Drayage

Drayage refers to the transportation of a container from an ocean port to a subsequent destination in the supply chain. This is also often referred to as “the first mile” and usually involves a short-distance trip to a nearby warehouse. 

Drayage generally involves transporting a container by truck, while intermodal drayage may involve truck, sea, rail, or air modes. This service will come with a drayer base fee, similar to a pickup and delivery charge, that shippers must account for. While the first mile of a shipment’s journey to the buyer may seem small, the drayage process is important for ensuring efficient port operations and reducing container congestion.