What Is Drayage?
Drayage refers to the short-distance transportation of freight — particularly containers — between a seaport, rail yard, or intermodal terminal and a nearby warehouse, distribution center, or consolidation hub. Though the distance is short, drayage is one of the most time-sensitive and cost-impactful elements of the supply chain.
Bridgerton International coordinates drayage services through our US partner network — ensuring your containers are picked up from port or rail immediately after availability, minimizing detention and demurrage charges that can quickly add up.
Drayage in the Supply Chain
Drayage serves as the critical connector between long-haul ocean or rail transport and the final distribution network. Without efficient drayage, containers sit at expensive port terminals accumulating per diem fees and creating downstream supply chain delays. Our proactive drayage management prevents these scenarios.
Port Drayage
Direct container pickup from seaport terminals — timed to minimize port detention and accelerate cargo release.
Rail Ramp Drayage
Container pickup from intermodal rail ramps for onward delivery to distribution centers or cross-docking facilities.
Warehouse Delivery
Direct container delivery from port/rail to your designated warehouse with live tracking and ETA notifications.
Detention Management
Proactive container tracking and scheduling to minimize costly port detention and demurrage fees.
Hazmat Capable
Access to HAZMAT-certified carriers for containers with restricted materials requiring special handling.
Same-Day Options
For time-critical scenarios, we can coordinate same-day drayage availability through our carrier network.
Drayage Services We Offer
- Import drayage — port to warehouse/DC
- Export drayage — warehouse to port terminal
- Intermodal drayage — rail ramp pickup and delivery
- Drop-and-hook drayage — for high-velocity operations
- Chassis supply and management coordination