Drayage

Drayage (Container Drayage) Shipping

Drayage shipping refers to the short-haul movement of ocean or rail containers between port or rail terminals and a nearby warehouse or distribution center (DC). It is a crucial link in intermodal transportation.

Key Features

• Short-haul: Typically covers distances under 50 miles, though occasionally up to 100 miles.

• Intermodal Connector: Bridges the gap between ocean, rail, and truck transport.

• Container & Chassis Operations: Handles 20', 40', and 45' sizes, including reefer (refrigerated) plug-ins.

• Time-Sensitive: Specifically designed to avoid demurrage, detention, or exceeding terminal free time.

Best For

• Import/export container pickups.

• Transloading or cross-docking to FTL/LTL (Full Truckload/Less-than-Truckload).

• Empty repositioning of containers.

The Drayage Process

1. Container Availability & Appointment: Checking when a container is ready and scheduling pickup.

2. Dray to Warehouse / Cross-dock: Short-haul transport to a nearby facility.

3. Live Unload or Drop & Hook: Discharging the cargo immediately or leaving the container to be unloaded later.

4. Transload Outgate: Moving the goods out for the next leg of transport.

5. Transload to FTL/LTL: Moving cargo into standard trailers for final delivery.