How Terminal Exchange Services Helps Carriers Navigate Tariffs and Freight Disruptions

In today’s complex logistics and freight environment—especially amid ongoing U.S. tariffs and global supply chain disruptions—Terminal Exchange Services, Inc. (TXS) plays a vital role in helping carriers, freight operators, and intermodal logistics companies stay agile and competitive.

Here’s how TXS can help in the current environment:

🚛 1. Strategic Drop Yards and Trailer Parking Nationwide

With tariffs affecting cargo routes, delivery schedules, and staging strategies, having flexible access to secure yards is essential. TXS offers over 4,000 locations across North America, enabling:

Temporary staging of delayed freight

Efficient trailer swaps and pre-pulls

Minimized dwell time at terminals and ports

🔐 2. Asset Security in Uncertain Times

Tariff-related delays can increase exposure to cargo theft or damage. TXS locations offer:

24/7 manned gated security

HD CCTV surveillance

Fully fenced, well-lit yards
This ensures tractors, trailers, containers, and chassis are protected while waiting for clearance or rerouting.

🔁 3. Route Flexibility & Contingency Planning

Tariffs often require rerouting shipments to avoid congested ports or meet new compliance requirements. TXS helps by:

Providing intermodal-friendly yards near rail terminals, highways, and major freight corridors

Offering short-term and long-term parking solutions to accommodate sudden route changes

Assisting with fleet repositioning and optimization

📉 4. Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

Tariffs can increase operational costs. TXS supports cost mitigation by:

Reducing detention, demurrage, and idle time

Offering competitive, scalable rates per trailer or by the acre

Giving carriers the ability to decentralize their yard needs without building permanent infrastructure

🌎 5. Supporting Global-to-Local Transitions

As tariff impacts ripple from ports to inland hubs, TXS ensures carriers have access to inland drop yards to:

Offload imports awaiting customs or tariff adjustments

Stage exports until shipment windows open

Keep freight moving while maintaining compliance

🧩 In Summary:
Terminal Exchange Services is a powerful logistics partner for navigating the uncertainty and delays caused by tariffs. Whether you need to stage cargo, secure parked units, reroute freight, or protect your bottom line—TXS has the network and infrastructure to adapt with you.