Drayage

Port congestion and chassis shortages make drayage a frequent source of delays and extra fees.

What does drayage cost include?

A drayage quote usually covers the truck move between the port or rail ramp and your warehouse, plus a fuel surcharge. Chassis rental, pre-pull, yard storage, waiting time, and overweight fees are often billed separately, so ask for all likely accessorials.

• DemurrageA fee charged when a container stays at the port or terminal longer than the allowed free time.
• DetentionA fee charged when a container or trailer is kept outside the terminal, or a truck waits at a facility, beyond the allowed free time.
• TransloadingMoving goods from an ocean container into a domestic 53-foot trailer, often near the port.