Shipping during the Super Bowl? Here are 3 things to know
On February 3, 2019, millions of people at home will tune in to Super Bowl LIII. Thousands more will descend upon Atlanta, Georgia to see the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams face off (plus, enjoy the halftime performances of Maroon 5, Big Boi, and Travis Scott).
If it wasn't held on a Sunday already, the Super Bowl could very well be a national holiday in America.
But as fans eagerly await Super Bowl LIII kickoff, there's one thing many people don't think about.
A massive event like the Super Bowl triggers a butterfly effect in freight shipping.
If you're managing logistics at your company and plan on shipping freight during Super Bowl Sunday, here are three things you should know.
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Rate increases
Road traffic in and around Atlanta will be massively inflated leading up and on Super Bowl Sunday 2019 (as it is every year in any city hosting the event).
Due to a major increase in congestion and influx of drivers on the road, be prepared for a rate increase affecting the city. Like most people, truck drivers hate being stuck in traffic.
Dealing with this at its peak over the Super Bowl will mean a higher cost to ship freight. Be prepared for a potential sticker shock and plan accordingly.
Delays in transit
Coupled with the increase in price to ship freight during the Super Bowl, shippers can also anticipate potential delays in freight. Naturally with an influx in traffic, delays on the road can make your freight late.
How can you combat this? Book freight strategically before or after the event. With Shipwell, shippers can book freight in minutes and secure a carrier pickup as soon as they need it. Learn more about instant LTL quotes from Shipwell or the speedy carrier marketplace for FTL.
Distribution center issues
Think about it, what goes hand-in-hand with the Super Bowl? Food and drink.
According to Shipwell Carrier Sales Manager and freight extraordinaire Jarrod Payne, "Beer and food are in high demand in the Atlanta area, so the distribution centers are running even more loads than normal."
Less drivers wanting to be in the Atlanta area and more demand for these items creates a bottleneck shippers should be aware of.
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Carriers get full support of a brokerage team that has their back plus smart tech to support all parties involved with a shipment.
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