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Transportation

Drayage

Short-distance transport of goods, often from ports to warehouses.

Updated 2025-10-01
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Definition

Drayage involves moving containers or cargo over short distances, typically connecting seaports, rail terminals, and warehouses.

Overview

Drayage is a critical part of intermodal logistics, bridging long-haul shipping with final delivery.

Role

Short-distance transport of goods, often from ports to warehouses.

Focus

Drayage is a critical part of intermodal logistics, bridging long-haul shipping with final delivery.

Example

Containers arriving at a port are transported by drayage trucks to nearby distribution centers.

FAQs

Q: Can you give an example of Drayage?

A: Containers arriving at a port are transported by drayage trucks to nearby distribution centers.

Tags

#Drayage#Short-Haul#Transportation#Logistics

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