Port and rail freight services
Drayage Services
From port or rail to the next move in your supply chain.
How Drayage Services fits your operation
Drayage connects the port or rail ramp to the warehouse, cross dock, or final destination. It is a vital part of import and rail freight planning, and one where timing, chassis availability, and clear communication make a real difference.
Best for
- Ocean container pickups and deliveries
- Rail ramp moves
- Import freight requiring warehouse delivery
- Overweight or permitted container moves
What Transend coordinates
- All continental ports and ramps
- 20 and 40 foot containers
- Drop and hook capability
- Surge and holiday capacity
- Overweight and permitted loads
- Chassis coordination
Working with Transend
Confirm the container plan
We review pickup location, container type, free time, delivery site, and any special equipment requirements.
Coordinate capacity
Our team matches the move with a carrier that can execute at the port or ramp and meet the delivery plan.
Move it forward
We keep the details in motion and make it easier for your team to plan the next step in the supply chain.
Frequently asked questions about Drayage Services
What is drayage?
Drayage is the short-haul movement of an ocean or rail container between a port or rail ramp and a warehouse, cross dock, or final delivery location.
Does Transend support overweight drayage?
Yes. Our team can coordinate overweight and permitted container moves when the freight and lane require it.
Related freight services
- Cross Dock and Warehousing: The right stop between arrival and delivery.
- Intermodal Shipping: Rail efficiency paired with reliable local execution.
- Cross Border Freight: North American freight, planned for every border crossing.
Talk through your freight
Speak with Transend about drayage services and the next move in your supply chain.