Service
Drayage Services
Drayage moves ocean containers between terminals, rail ramps, warehouses, and transload facilities, with chassis management and free-time tracking to avoid demurrage.
Key specs at a glance
- Radius
- Typically under 150 miles
- Chassis
- Provided or shipper-owned
- Watch items
- Demurrage and per diem clocks
When to use drayage services
- Port pickup and delivery
- Rail ramp moves
- Container returns
What it costs and what drives the rate
Rates on drayage services move with lane balance, fuel, seasonality, and how much notice you give. Freight booked three or more days out consistently prices lower than same-day coverage on the same lane. Accessorials such as liftgate, driver assist, detention, and tarping are quoted separately, and we list them on the rate confirmation rather than surprising you on the invoice.
The fastest way to a firm number is a complete freight description: origin and destination ZIP, commodity, weight, dimensions or pallet count, and the pickup window.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between demurrage and per diem?
Demurrage is charged by the terminal for containers left in the port; per diem is charged by the steamship line for containers held outside past free time.
Do you track free time?
Yes, we monitor last free day and prioritize pickups accordingly.
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Get a drayage services quote
Send us the lane, commodity, weight, and pickup window. You will get a firm rate and confirmed capacity, usually within the hour during business hours.