The energy sector is among the most important domestic and global industries.
Without power, everything stops. The production of electricity—either through fossil fuels or hydroelectric plants, wind, and solar—enables modern technology, conveniences, and business to function. Keeping this infrastructure up and running can be a matter of life and death for those who depend on it. Long lead time, shipping delays, and low stock have curtailed or halted operations at petrochemical plants in various states, with the effects rippling out and impacting every facet of business, commercial, and private life. This has placed additional strain on the manufacturing sector as it works to meet demand building the key components that keep power flowing.
Logistics Challenges in the Wind Industry
A wind turbine blade is hundreds of feet in length, and once fully constructed, it cannot be bent or folded. This limits both the route a truck can take and the radius of any turn it has to make during transport. Additionally, the movement of tower components is often obstructed when the diameter of those components is unable to fit under highway overpasses or bridges. Moving oversized parts like this requires both expertise and equipment that many 3PL companies simply cannot provide. AirFreight.com is your 3PL partner of choice.
Experience Is Power
The majority of shipping accidents that occur when transporting components for wind energy or hydrodynamic power are the result of human error. Working with AirFreight.com helps you put safety and compliance first and find ways to safely transport delicate and oversized components.
Due to their fragile nature, solar panels can be difficult and expensive to ship. There is not a standardized method for handling solar panels because there are many manufacturers in the renewable energy industry. You need a team that knows your industry, has an extensive carrier network that will safely deliver your freight, and pays attention to the critical details of your shipment.
Energy Production Challenges
The consequences from lost power production due to plant downtime are serious and significant to any business. Equipment failure is one of the biggest causes of energy production downtime. Losses compound exponentially with the delay or loss of energy capacity, or with the idling of plants for scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. There are several other serious challenges to energy production, all of which can be mitigated or avoided with the right 3PL provider partner like AirFreight.com. Let’s talk about why equipment matters.
Air Charter
Private flights on an AirFreight.com air charter provide the exclusivity and speed you need to hit critical deadlines. Air charters offer complete shipment flexibility, from departure time to final destination. Air charters are one of the fastest shipping options available and include in-flight tracking, so you’ll always know the status of your parts shipment. We have access to some of the largest cargo aircraft in North America including helicopters, so if it fits, it flies.
Scheduled Flights
This involves reserving space on a scheduled flight that carries cargo for multiple customers or booking it on the next flight out. For long-term shipping plans, scheduling same day air services ensures regular access to critical freight capacity from any starting point. Scheduled flights are economical, predictable, and use both commercial passenger and freighter aircraft from major airlines at most airports across the country. If your shipping timeline is too compressed or unpredictable to wait for scheduled or next flight out air service, you still have options.
Ground Expedite
Before your energy production system gets back online, the parts have to travel by ground—at least part of the way. Ground expedite service from AirFreight.com includes everything from Sprinter vans to small and large straight trucks, up to 53-foot tractor trailer delivery teams or other specialized equipment. We’ll pick up your shipment, deliver it to the airport, then receive it at the other end—providing hand-carried service as necessary or required.
Always Free Freight Quotes
AirFreight.com offers efficient and effective solutions across a wide range of service options. No prior account is needed to get started. Just call us at (800) 713-1000, or enter your order online. All costs are listed without any hidden fees, so you know upfront how much you will pay.
Customized Solutions
We do all the logistical legwork to find the best solution for your specific situation. It might mean an exclusive air charter, or perhaps expedited ground shipping that still gets your critical parts to their destination on time.
Real-Time Tracking
Lost or delayed parts can cripple a repair schedule, driving up costs. AirFreight.com uses the latest tracking technology to always know where your shipment is, and our team is happy to give you updates whenever you need them. We are proactively engaged with your shipment by monitoring air traffic, inclement weather, connecting flight cancellations, road construction, and congested streets.
Constant Contact
Want status on your parts? Our team is always available to answer your questions, provide an update on your shipment’s location, and take new instructions 24/7/365. Call us anytime.
Experienced Expeditors
With AirFreight.com, you’ll work with the same expeditor from start to finish, ensuring consistent communication, eliminating misunderstandings, and improving the quality of your entire shipping experience. That’s why some of the largest names in the energy sector trust AirFreight.com to meet their urgent shipping deadlines.
We develop plans that guarantee shipping services are supported by time-effective options whether the final destination is a major air hub, a regional airport, or even a remote airstrip.
The Right Logistics Partner
Delivering your freight with little or no notice is what we do every day, regardless of size or urgency. That's why clients from the energy, automotive, construction, and transportation sectors count on us to deliver large cargo shipments, regardless of size, weight, or dimensions. We dispatch the exact type of carrier you need with a driver thoroughly trained in its safe operation.
With AirFreight.com, you'll experience the peace of mind and confidence that comes from having an expert delivery plan and working with a dedicated expeditor from start to finish. For more information, contact us today at (800) 713-1000.
