Drayage Services

Understanding Drayage in the Supply Chain.

Drayage refers to the short-distance transport of containers or large shipments from a port, rail terminal, or other points of entry to their destination, such as warehouses, distribution centers, or factories. For businesses involved in importing heavy commodities like steel, wood pulp, sugar, or in life saving proton therapy equipment, efficient drayage is critical for maintaining tight delivery schedules and minimizing costs.

Whether you're moving steel coils, large quantities of raw materials, or finished automotive components, our team provides expert drayage services designed to streamline your supply chain and ensure on-time delivery.

We handle the complexities of port operations, rail yards, and customs clearance, so you can focus on what matters—running your business.

Why We Stand Out.

Proven Expertise in Heavy & Bulk Commodities: With decades of experience handling steel, wood pulp, automobiles, and other heavy goods, we ensure efficient and cost-effective service.

Extensive Carrier Network: We utilize an optimized fleet of trucks and experienced drivers, minimizing delays and ensuring timely transportation of your containers to their next destination.

Advanced Tracking and Visibility: We provide real-time shipment tracking so you always know where your containers are. This transparency allows you to plan your next steps with confidence, reducing downtime and improving overall operational efficiency.

End-to-End Support: From port or rail yard pick-up to final delivery, our team provides full-service support, helping you navigate potential challenges and ensuring smooth operations.

Our Drayage Services

Pier: Essential for efficiently managing containerized shipments and facilitating smooth port operations, Pier Drayage usually involves short-haul trucking to move cargo from the dock to its next supply chain destination.

Expedited: This involves faster routing, priority processing, and sometimes dedicated trucking, ensuring that shipments arrive at their destination as quickly as possible.

Door-to-door: We eliminate the need for multiple handoffs by consolidating the process and providing you with a seamless and efficient experience. It includes pick-up, transportation, and final delivery, often used for shipments requiring end-to-end service with minimal delays.

Intra-carrier: This ensures a smooth and efficient transit within a single service provider’s system, optimizing logistics and reducing handling times.

Industries We Serve

Atlantic Logistics’ Drayage services cater to a diverse range of industries, including:

Retail & E-Commerce: Efficiently manage inventory with timely deliveries.

Manufacturing: Transport raw materials and finished products seamlessly.

Healthcare: Ensure the safe and secure delivery of medical supplies and equipment.

Automotive: Handle parts and components with precision and care.

Project Cargo: Effortlessly handle multi-ton large scale equipment

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Connect with Our Drayage Experts

When it comes to drayage, the name of the game is Capacity.  And finding reliable drayage carriers in multiple markets is difficult.

That's why one of our main defining factors is you'll have the access to our long-term partners whose expertise streamlines the shipping process.

Additionally, we specialize in getting your containers out by last free day (LFD) thereby avoiding demurrage charges.

Get Started with Atlantic Logistics

Experience the benefits of shipping with Atlantic Logistics.

Call us today to learn more about our Drayage Services Team can help streamline your operations.