Logistics
Drayage (local haulage)
Short-distance ground transport moving containers between port, rail terminal, and importer facilities. First and last link of maritime transport.
Short-distance ground transport moving containers between port, rail terminal, and importer facilities. First and last link of maritime transport.
Short-distance ground transport moving containers between port, rail terminal, and importer facilities. First and last link of maritime transport.
Drayage
Short-distance ground transport of containers from the port or terminal to a nearby warehouse, precinct, or destination.
LogisticsContainer chassis
Specialized trailer for transporting containers by road between port terminals, yards, and importer facilities. Availability affects drayage times.
LogisticsLast Mile Delivery
The final stage of the logistics chain comprising the delivery of goods from the distribution center or warehouse to the final recipient, whether a point of sale or customer's address.
LogisticsFirst mile
Initial leg from supplier facilities to consolidation point or international shipment. Its optimization reduces total supply chain costs.