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Port drayage

Los Angeles & Long Beach container drayage.

Local import and export container transportation between the San Pedro Bay ports and Southern California, coordinated from the terminal gate to your dock and back.

What is included

The whole container move, coordinated.

A drayage move has several moving parts. We keep track of them and keep you informed along the way.

ImportsPort to your door

We pick up released import containers at the Port of Los Angeles or Port of Long Beach terminal and deliver them to your warehouse, distribution center, or business in Southern California.

ExportsYour door to the port

For exports, we coordinate the empty container, the loading appointment at your facility, and the loaded return to the terminal against your booking.

CoordinationPickup & delivery

We schedule around your receiving hours and dock availability, and keep you, your broker, or your forwarder updated on the move.

TerminalsAppointments

Most LA and Long Beach terminals require appointments for pickups and returns. We work within each terminal's appointment system to plan your move. Appointment availability is set by the terminal, so we confirm timing once an appointment is secured.

ReturnsEmpty containers

After unloading, we return the empty container to the location the steamship line designates, keeping your free time in mind.

Service area

Throughout Southern California.

From the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to destinations across Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and the rest of the region. Send us the delivery address and we will confirm.

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For a fast quote

What to send us.

Only the basics are required. The more you can share, the more precise the rate and schedule.

  • TerminalPort of LA or Long Beach terminal, if known
  • ContainerSize and type, e.g. 20' / 40' / 40' HC / 45'
  • Loaded or emptyAnd the cargo weight
  • Delivery locationCity or address, and receiving hours
  • Last free dayIf you have it, so we can plan around storage charges
  • TimingRequested date, one-time or recurring
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Container ready at the port?

Send the container and delivery details and we will confirm rate and availability for the move.