Port and rail drayage
Container pickups from ocean ports and inland rail ramps, coordinated against vessel discharge, container availability, and last free day.
↳ Drayage
Drayage Services
Built for Control.
Container freight is where small coordination gaps turn into expensive ones. RODE Logistics keeps containers moving with proactive port and rail coordination, terminal communication, chassis support, and inland delivery — handled by people who know container freight.
↳What we handle
Container freight, end to end.
Drayage is rarely just a pickup and a delivery. It is appointment windows, chassis availability, last free days, terminal updates, and the kind of communication that prevents demurrage from quietly stacking up.
Container pickup and delivery
Live load and drop programs into warehouses, DCs, transload facilities, and direct-to-consignee delivery.
Terminal appointment coordination
Appointments tracked, rescheduled, and adjusted to terminal availability so containers move as soon as they are eligible.
Chassis coordination
Chassis sourcing and management worked alongside terminal and carrier availability to keep equipment under containers.
Demurrage and per diem awareness
Last free day tracked, container status communicated, and exposure flagged before it turns into a charge.
Transload and inland delivery
Transload coordination for floor loads, palletization, and inland delivery into the broader truckload network.
Real-time container status updates
Milestone updates from container availability through delivery, communicated proactively rather than on request.
Importer and manufacturer support
Coordination built around importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers managing inbound container freight.
↳Why drayage gets expensive
Small delays
become real money.
Most drayage problems are not driver problems. They are communication problems. Containers sit because no one is watching availability, appointments shift without anyone noticing, chassis disappear, and the first time a shipper hears about it is when a charge shows up on an invoice.
- 01
Container availability not monitored after vessel discharge
- 02
Last free day passes without an appointment locked in
- 03
Terminal appointments shift and no one reschedules
- 04
Chassis availability changes mid-week
- 05
Per diem accumulates after delivery while the empty sits
- 06
Inland delivery is booked too late to hit the receiver window
↳How RODE helps
Coordination before it costs you.
- Container availability monitored against vessel discharge
- Last free day tracked and communicated before exposure builds
- Terminal appointments booked, adjusted, and confirmed
- Chassis sourcing coordinated with carrier and terminal status
- Demurrage and per diem flagged early with options
- Transload coordination for floor loads and palletization
- Inland delivery scheduled to receiver appointment windows
- One coordinator owning the container from pull to empty return
↳Service areas
Drayage coverage.
RODE coordinates container freight across major US port and rail markets. Each location page details how we run that specific market — terminals, common challenges, inland delivery, and FAQs.
↳ Market
New Jersey
Port Newark, Port Elizabeth, and the NY/NJ port complex into the Northeast.
See New Jersey drayage →↳ Market
Los Angeles / Long Beach
San Pedro Bay complex with delivery across Southern California and the Inland Empire.
See Los Angeles / Long Beach drayage →↳ Market
Houston
Bayport and Barbours Cut with inland Texas, Gulf, and cross-border coordination.
See Houston drayage →↳ Market
Savannah
Garden City Terminal with inland delivery across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
See Savannah drayage →↳ Market
Charleston
Wando Welch and Hugh Leatherman with delivery across the Carolinas.
See Charleston drayage →↳ Market
Miami
PortMiami with South Florida delivery and LatAm/Caribbean trade coordination.
See Miami drayage →↳ Market
Tampa
Port Tampa Bay with inland delivery across the I-4 corridor and Central Florida.
See Tampa drayage →For container freight in markets not listed, or cross-border container movement into Canada or Mexico, see our cross-border freight services or contact our team directly.
↳FAQ
Drayage, answered.
What drayage services does RODE Logistics provide?
Port and rail container pickups, terminal appointment coordination, chassis support, demurrage and per diem communication, transload coordination, and inland delivery into the broader truckload network.
Can RODE handle port pickups and inland delivery?
Yes. Containers can be pulled from the terminal, delivered live or dropped, transloaded if needed, and routed inland through the same coordination team.
Can RODE help with chassis, appointments, and terminal coordination?
Yes. Chassis sourcing, appointment booking, appointment changes, and terminal communication are part of how every container is run.
How does RODE help avoid demurrage and per diem?
Last free day is tracked from the moment a container is available. If exposure is building, we flag it early and present options before charges accumulate.
Does RODE support transload or warehouse coordination?
Yes. Transload coordination for palletization or floor loading is available, and inland delivery can be coordinated to warehouses, DCs, or direct consignees.
How do I request a drayage quote?
Send container details, terminal, last free day, and delivery location through the quote form, or call 908-509-1554.
Move your next container
with a team that watches the clock.
Send container, terminal, and delivery details. We'll come back with a quote and a plan.