Drayage / Port Freight Services
Logistics Worldwide helps coordinate short-haul container transportation connected to ports and rail ramps. Share the terminal, container, availability, chassis and return requirements so the move can be reviewed accurately.
Need a longer rail-and-truck move? Explore Intermodal / Rail Services.
Coordinate Container Moves Between Ports, Rail Ramps and Facilities
Container moves run on terminal schedules, free time and equipment rules. Our team, based in Jacksonville, Florida, starts with those details so your move can be planned before the clock runs out.
Short Moves, Planned Carefully
Drayage connects a port or rail ramp with a warehouse, distribution center or another transportation point. We review the terminal, container and delivery details together.
See common move types →Free Time in View
Last free day, appointments, chassis and empty-return deadlines can all affect cost. Sharing them early helps our team review accessorial risks before dispatch.
Learn the cost terms →A Team You Can Reach
We respond within one hour during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. After-hours requests are answered the next business day.
Call 1-844-488-SHIP (7447) →Which Container Move Do You Need?
Tell us which direction the container is moving and where it needs to go. Every move is reviewed against the terminal, equipment and timing requirements.
Import Delivery
A loaded container picked up at the port and delivered to your warehouse or distribution center, with the empty returned to the designated location.
Request an import move →Export Delivery to Port
An empty container picked up, loaded at your facility and delivered to the port terminal before the cargo cutoff for your booking.
Request an export move →Rail Ramp Moves
Container pickup or delivery at a rail ramp, connecting the rail portion of a shipment with a shipper or receiver.
Explore Intermodal / Rail →Pre-Pull to a Yard
Picking up a container before the last free day and holding it at a yard until your facility is ready to receive it.
How pre-pulls affect cost →Need cargo moved from a container into a trailer? Ask us about transloading and describe the shipment in your quote request.
Know the Terms Behind Drayage Charges
Most extra drayage charges come from time: time at the terminal, time with the equipment and time waiting at a facility.
| Term | What it means | What usually helps |
|---|---|---|
| Demurrage | A terminal storage charge for a container that stays at the terminal after its free time ends. | Share the last free day early and confirm holds are cleared. |
| Detention / per diem | A charge for keeping the carrier’s container or equipment past the allowed free days. | Unload promptly and confirm the empty-return location and deadline. |
| Chassis split | An extra stop when the chassis is at a different location than the container and must be picked up first. | Tell us what chassis arrangements are already in place. |
| Pre-pull | Pulling a container from the terminal early and holding it at a yard before delivery. | Compare the pre-pull cost with possible demurrage before the last free day. |
| Storage | A charge for holding a container at a yard, such as after a pre-pull or when delivery cannot be accepted. | Share receiving hours and delivery appointments up front. |
| Waiting time | A charge when the driver waits at pickup or delivery beyond the allowed free time. | Have the facility ready and the appointment confirmed. |
Looking for another term? See our Shipping Terms Glossary.
Drayage Details That Affect Service
These details shape the equipment, timing and possible charges for your container move.
- Port or rail terminal and pickup availability
- Container size, type and number
- Delivery address and receiving hours
- Chassis availability or provider requirements
- Last free day, appointment, storage and demurrage details
- Empty-return terminal and deadline
- Overweight, refrigerated or hazardous cargo requirements
What to Include in Your Quote Request
Provide the container number (when available), bill of lading or reference number, terminal, pickup and delivery contacts, cargo weight, requested dates and any special instructions. Complete information reduces delays and helps our team review accessorial risks before dispatch.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 1-844-488-SHIP (7447) or email info@shiplw.com.
Get a Drayage / Port QuoteInformation to Have Ready by Move Direction
Imports and exports need different reference numbers and dates. Send what you have and note anything still to be confirmed.
| Information | Import move | Export move |
|---|---|---|
| Container | Container number, size and type | Container size and type; number once assigned |
| Reference | Bill of lading or reference number | Booking number |
| Status | Release status and any holds | Booking release and empty pickup location |
| Key date | Availability and last free day | Cargo cutoff at the terminal |
| Facility | Delivery address, receiving hours and appointments | Loading address, ready time and appointments |
| Weight | Cargo and gross weights | Verified cargo and gross weights |
From Quote Request to Empty Return
Four steps to move your container.
Share Your Move
Send the terminal, container, availability and delivery details through the quote form.
We Review It
Our team reviews equipment, chassis, free time and possible accessorial charges.
Confirm and Book
Confirm the rate, appointment, timing and booking details with our team.
Deliver and Return
The container is delivered, and the empty or loaded box is returned to the designated location.
How to Reduce Extra Drayage Charges
Many drayage charges can be reduced when the right information arrives early. A few steps before the container is available make a real difference.
- Share the last free day as soon as you know it
- Confirm container availability and that holds are cleared before dispatch
- Send receiving hours and any delivery appointment requirements
- Confirm the empty-return location and deadline
- Tell us whether the container will be live-unloaded or dropped
Plan the Move Before Free Time Runs Out
Send your drayage request as soon as the container details are known. Our team reviews timing, chassis and return requirements so you can confirm the plan before booking.
Guides for Planning Your Shipment
Practical help from our Resource Library and blog.
Shipping Terms Glossary
Plain-English definitions for common freight and shipping terms.
Search the glossary →Intermodal / Rail
Learn when rail for the long haul and trucks for pickup and delivery may fit your freight.
Explore intermodal →Four Questions to Ask
What to consider before choosing a freight service for your shipment.
Read the article →All Freight Services
Compare our eight freight services and choose the right quote form.
View all services →Common Questions
What is drayage?
Drayage is a short truck movement that commonly connects a port or rail ramp with a warehouse, distribution center or another transportation point.
Do I need to provide a chassis?
Chassis arrangements vary by terminal, container and market. State what is already arranged and what you need Logistics Worldwide to review.
Can you handle overweight containers?
Share the verified cargo and gross weights. Equipment, permits and routing requirements must be reviewed before service is confirmed.
What is the difference between demurrage and detention?
In general, demurrage is a terminal storage charge for a container left at the terminal after free time ends. Detention, also called per diem, is a charge for keeping the carrier’s container or equipment past the allowed free days. Charges and free time vary by terminal and steamship line.
Why does the last free day matter?
The last free day is generally the final day a container can stay at the terminal before storage charges may apply. Sharing it early gives our team time to review pickup, pre-pull and delivery options.
What do you need for an export move?
Send the booking number, cargo cutoff, terminal, loading address and ready time, container size and type, and the cargo weight. Note anything that is still to be confirmed.
How quickly will I hear back?
We respond within one hour during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Requests received after hours are answered the next business day.
Start Your Drayage Quote
Send the terminal, container, availability and delivery details for review, or call 1-844-488-SHIP (7447).
