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Green Trucking drayage services provide a crucial link in your transportation supply chain, moving cargo between transportation hubs, and seamlessly connecting your freight with different transport modes.
Discover more about how Green Trucking can streamline your shipping logistics process below.
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Container Drayage refers to the transportation of cargo over short distances, typically within a city and its surrounding suburbs, and usually via truck. It is used to connect key points in a shipping journey, for example, seaports, inland ports, and other intermodal shipping terminals.
Drayage services ensure the most effective way of transferring cargo from a freight container transported by container ship to a rail terminal or via land transport from a rail yard to a warehouse or storage facility.
If you’re wondering why the term ‘drayage’ is used – it comes from the word “dray.” Historically, the word ‘dray’ was used to describe a type of low, flatbed wagon with no sides that was pulled by horses or mules and used for the short-haul transport of goods.
The origins of the term “drayage” date back to a time before combustion engines, but the term has now evolved to describe the modern drayage solutions we offer today.
At Green Trucking, we can pick up your cargo from the major LA shipping ports – the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. We can then transport your goods across the regions of Central and Southern California. By focusing on local drayage, we guarantee timely and secure delivery, ensuring your business logistics run smoothly.
When we talk about drayage services, there are actually several different drayage classifications (as classified by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)). These include:
Inter-carrier drayage is the service that people most associate with the term ‘drayage’. It involves the transfer of goods between different carriers. For instance, you may wish to move a shipping container from a train operated by one company to a truck operated by another.
This is when drayage trucks transfer cargo between different terminals owned by the same carrier within the same port or between container ships in a nearby area.
If you need to move your cargo containers from rail hubs to ocean ports, then pier drayage is the service for you. Once delivered to the pier or dock, your freight containers can be loaded onto a ship.
When shipping containers need temporary storage, they are often shuttled to a nearby storage yard or facility. A shuttle drayage service is often required when there is congestion at ports or terminals.
When you have time-sensitive shipments, it may be necessary to make use of expedited drayage services to ensure the rapid transfer of your cargo from the port to its onward destination. An expedited drayage service can be particularly useful for moving perishable goods.
Just as the name implies, door-to-door drayage involves transporting freight directly from the port to the end customer’s door.
Triaxle drayage services are used for overweight loads. These heavy goods are typically transported in 20-foot containers, which can carry up to 48,000 lbs and Green Trucking can legally deliver these overweight loads throughout California. This is a specialized drayage service, requiring triaxle drayage trucks with a special chassis to manage the weight distribution and transport cargo safely.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) tanks are specialized drayage trucks used for the short-haul transportation of liquids such as milk or oil. These tanks ensure the safe and secure movement of liquid cargo, maintaining the integrity of the product during transit.
Our Green Trucking drivers have ISO certification. We receive filled ISO tanks, place them onto our triaxle equipment, and then transport them to their final destination. On arrival, they’re either drained or filled with a new commodity, then we return the empty tank to the port.
While this is a summary of the main types of drayage services, at Green Trucking, we are dedicated to providing customized drayage solutions to our clients, ensuring that their ground freight and transportation needs are always met.
Whether you need regular transport between ports and warehouses or expedited transportation services for urgent shipments, we have the expertise and resources to tailor our logistics solutions to meet your needs.
So, how are container drayage services and intermodal transport linked?
Drayage carriers play a vital role in the intermodal shipping process by providing crucial short-haul connections between different transportation modes, bridging gaps between ports, rail yards, distribution centers, and order fulfillment warehouses. Effective collaboration between drayage and intermodal shipping service providers ensures that moving freight remains efficient and seamless.
Green Trucking offers comprehensive transportation services, facilitated by strong collaborations with our trusted partners. This allows us to provide both drayage and intermodal transportation solutions, keeping your freight moving through its journey.
Drayage costs can vary based on numerous factors, including the type of shipping equipment needed, the shipping location, fluctuating fuel prices, and the shipping distance. At Green Trucking, we offer transparent and competitive pricing to ensure you know exactly what to expect.
Here’s a general breakdown of our pricing structure:
We typically charge a flat amount for the first two days of the drayage process, which covers the pre-pool and delivery of the container.
If the drayage trucking service is required beyond the initial two days, a higher daily rate is applied. This ensures that you only pay for the additional time while the equipment is in use.
Jobs are also priced according to the specific equipment required. For instance, if you require the use of a triaxle chassis for transporting overweight shipping containers, this will incur additional costs due to the specialized handling and equipment needed.
You will also need to pay additional charges for other specialized handling needs, for example, the transport of hazardous goods or refrigerated containers.
By offering a clear and straightforward pricing model, Green Trucking ensures that you receive the best value for your drayage services. Our goal is to provide efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to support your supply chain and logistics needs.
If you are searching for drayage companies, trying to find one that meets your needs, then look no further. Here’s why Green Trucking should be your top choice:
Green Trucking have a proven track record as drayage specialists. Our team of experienced professionals understands the intricacies of port operations and transportation and logistics industry services.
We are committed to providing excellent service and reliability to our customers. Furthermore, our local knowledge of Central and Southern California, including all major ports, rail yards, and distribution hubs, is unparalleled.
From pickup at the shipping port to delivery at the final destination, we offer a full-service solution, including drivers and necessary equipment, streamlining your logistics and shipping process further. We can also tailor our services, using our specialized equipment, including tri-axle and ISO tank trailers, to make sure that even your diverse cargo can be delivered safely and on time.
Our Green Trucking fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles helps us to reduce our emissions, promoting cleaner air and aligning with our commitment to environmental sustainability. So, if environmental responsibility is important to your business, choose Green Trucking for a drayage service partner who shares your values and supports a greener future.
At Green Trucking, our customers are always our top priority. We strive to build long-lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and a commitment to exceeding your freight shipping needs.
Ready to optimize your logistics with a reliable shipping partner? Choose Green Trucking for a seamless, efficient, and sustainable drayage service experience. Our team of experienced professionals, specialized equipment, and commitment to environmental responsibility make us the ideal choice for all your drayage needs.
We offer our clients a comprehensive end-to-end shipping logistics solution, including warehousing and transloading services provided by our trusted partners.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and to discover how we can support your business.
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