Harris Brokerage

10/17/2026

The more we understand your business, the better we can help plan your freight.

Your receiving schedule, customer commitments, and busiest shipping periods all influence transportation decisions. Those conversations give our team useful context beyond the details on a load sheet.

At Harris Brokerage, we value working relationships built on responsiveness, clear expectations, and consistent communication.

Based in Vidalia, Georgia, we’re proud to bring a personal approach to the businesses we serve. We welcome the opportunity to learn about yours.

10/16/2026

A successful shipment starts with the right questions.

What equipment does the freight require? Are there specific loading instructions? Does the receiver need an appointment? What details could affect the delivery schedule?

At Harris Brokerage, we work with customers to understand those requirements and coordinate transportation around them. Taking time to confirm the details helps everyone involved prepare for the move.

Have an upcoming shipment? Let’s talk through your freight needs.

10/15/2026

Some shipments require more than a standard transportation plan.

Oversized dimensions, unique handling requirements, and multiple stages of movement can add complexity to a project. The equipment, timing, and communication all need to work together.

Harris Brokerage offers transportation, warehousing, and specialized logistics solutions to help customers coordinate these moving parts.

From routine freight to complex projects, our team is ready to discuss what your shipment needs and help build a plan.

10/14/2026

Behind every shipment is someone counting on it.

A warehouse waiting for inventory. A crew waiting for materials. A customer waiting to fulfill an order. Freight connects all of them—and the details matter.

Harris Brokerage brings together transportation, warehousing, and specialized logistics support to help businesses coordinate their next move. We take the time to understand what you’re shipping, where it needs to go, and what it takes to get it there.

Rooted in Vidalia, Georgia. Ready to support your business.

10/14/2026

FreightWaves reports that the Port of Los Angeles recorded its busiest month ever in September, while tariff uncertainty continues to make future shipping volumes difficult to predict.

Our takeaway: strong freight volumes make planning ahead just as important. Reviewing transportation options, coordinating warehouse availability, and communicating delivery requirements early can help businesses prepare for changes.

At Harris Brokerage, we help customers coordinate transportation, warehousing, and specialized logistics around their business needs.

After the busiest month in its 118-year history, tariffs and sourcing shifts roil the trans-Pacific trade lane.

10/09/2026

Port Houston continues to demonstrate its importance as one of the nation’s most diverse freight gateways.

In August, total steel tonnage increased 49% year over year, while loaded container imports remained 5% ahead year to date. The port also welcomed a new weekly container service connecting Houston with Central America.

Growth across containers, steel, breakbulk, and general cargo creates new opportunities—but it also requires dependable coordination beyond the terminal.

Harris Brokerage helps connect port activity with reliable inland transportation, keeping cargo moving from arrival to final delivery.

Read the latest Port Houston trade report:
https://porthouston.com/news-media-press/hsc-report/

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10/08/2026

INTERNATIONAL TRADE UPDATE | Faster Access to Savannah

The return of Suez Canal routing is expected to reduce transit times between India and Savannah by approximately 10 to 14 days.

Shorter transit times can help importers improve inventory planning, reduce delays, and create more efficient connections between international and domestic transportation.

At Harris Brokerage, we understand that successful freight management depends on coordinating every step—from the port to the final destination.

Read the Georgia Ports Authority update:
https://gaports.com/press-releases/return-to-suez-routing-reduces-india-savannah-transit-10-14-days/

Some container lines are resuming Suez Canal routings SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 22, 2026 – As some shipping lines begin testing the Suez Canal routing, Indian cargo is reaching the Port of Savannah 10 to 14 days faster. Port officials said improved supply chain velocity means faster inventory fulfillme...

10/07/2026

Are you tech-savvy, competitive, a strong communicator, and interested in starting a career in logistics?

Harris Brokerage is looking for a motivated Freight Broker in Training to join our team in Vidalia, Georgia!

You will learn how to:

• Use load boards and TMS
• Communicate with customers, drivers, and carriers
• Coordinate and track freight shipments
• Provide updates and resolve transportation issues
• Build lasting customer and carrier relationships

This entry-level position is ideal for someone who learns quickly, enjoys working with technology, and wants to grow in a fast-paced industry. No freight brokerage experience is required.

Email your résumé to [email protected] or call 912-805-7009 for more information.

10/07/2026

WE’RE HIRING: JUNIOR RECRUITER

Harris Brokerage is looking for a motivated and organized Junior Recruiter to join our team in Vidalia, Georgia!

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing applications and contacting candidates
• Conducting initial phone screenings
• Scheduling interviews and following up with applicants
• Assisting with job postings and recruiting initiatives
• Maintaining accurate candidate records

The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, comfortable speaking with people, and motivated to grow within the recruiting and logistics industries. Previous recruiting or customer-service experience is preferred but not required.

Email your résumé to [email protected] or call 912-805-7009 for more information.

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10/07/2026

U.S. intermodal volume increased 6.3% year over year during the week ending September 26, according to the Association of American Railroads.

The increase highlights a broader supply-chain trend: shippers are continuing to evaluate multiple transportation options to balance capacity, cost, and service requirements.

Whether a shipment involves truckload, flatbed, container, or specialized freight, the right strategy begins with understanding the complete movement—not simply booking one portion of it.

Harris Brokerage is here to help connect the pieces.

Read the full rail-traffic report:
https://www.aar.org/news/aar-reports-weekly-rail-traffic-for-the-week-ending-september-26-2026/

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 30, 2026 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 26, 2026. For this week, total U.S. […]