Shipping from Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN freight rates Leaders in the Minneapolis area believe the transportation infrastructure of the Twin Cities is a leading factor to why the region is considered the second least stressful city in the nation. That means shipping in and out of the Greater MSP region should be relatively stress-free as well. Highway access is provided by I-35 and I-94. Four Class I railroads serve the area. The Minneapolis area also has convenient access to two major bodies of water that provide efficient shipping options. Just to the north is the Port of Duluth on Lake Superior, which connects the region’s businesses to ocean-going cargo ships. To the south, there are three ports on the Mississippi River for hauling products to the Gulf of Mexico. Minneapolis freight rates are usually higher than most because there are not many cities or urban areas surrounding the area or within the state. Rates can also peak in the summer.
Shipping to Dallas
Dallas, TX freight rates Whether shipping freight domestically or internationally, you can move cargo relatively quickly in and out of the Dallas region. Nearly all of the country’s population can be reached from Dallas by rail in 48 hours or less, and more than a third can be reached by truck. The region boasts three major rail lines and four rail intermodal facilities. A major interstate hub, Dallas has five interstate highways passing through (I-20, I-30, I-35, I-635, I-45). By plane, all major U.S. business centers are accessible within 3.5 hours. The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport provides non-stop access to 147 U.S. and 55 international cities, and handled 700,000 tons of cargo in 2014. Dallas is a major distribution hub for trade with Mexico, and is a regional Port of Entry to clear customs. The region has also invested heavily in the International Inland Port of Dallas, which will serve as a prominent inland port with enhanced security to facilitate the customs process and expanded Foreign Trade Zone when completed.
