Drayage
Port and rail drayage that keeps freight moving.
Short-haul trucking between ports, rail ramps, and warehouses — with chassis and per-diem management.
Service overview
Drayage is the critical link between international ocean freight and inland distribution. Our drayage network covers every major U.S. port and inland ramp, with chassis pool relationships and per-diem management to keep your costs predictable.
Key features
What makes this service work.
Port Drayage
All major U.S. seaports covered.
Rail Drayage
Every intermodal ramp in the country.
Chassis Management
Pool chassis with the major providers.
Free-Time Monitoring
Avoid per-diem and demurrage.
Terminal Appointments
TWIC-certified drivers and appointment slots.
GPS Tracking
Live container location from pull to return.
Benefits
Outcomes shippers actually feel.
Faster Container Flow
Same-day pulls when appointments allow.
Lower Per-Diem
Proactive returns cut demurrage fees.
Nationwide Coverage
One partner for every port and ramp.
TWIC-Certified Drivers
Every driver qualified for port access.
Integrated with Ocean
One booking, one bill — ocean + drayage.
Terminal Expertise
We know the quirks of every port and ramp.
Industries served
Trusted across regulated, time-sensitive verticals.
Transportation Process
A predictable path from quote to POD.
- 01
Container Notification
We receive ETA and terminal release info.
- 02
Chassis & Appointment
Chassis pulled and terminal appointment booked.
- 03
Container Pull
Driver picks up container from port or ramp.
- 04
Live or Drop
Live-unload at consignee or drop-and-return.
- 05
Empty Return
Container returned before per-diem hits.
- 06
Documentation
POD and chassis paperwork submitted digitally.
Why Choose ECONX
The reasons shippers stay with us.
Every load has a single accountable point of contact. No handoffs, no finger-pointing.
- Single point of accountability per load
- 24/7 dispatch and exception handling
- Vetted carrier network across all 50 states
- Real-time GPS tracking and proactive alerts
- Digital POD and same-day invoicing
- Quote turnaround under 30 minutes
FAQ
Answers before you book.
Still unsure? Dispatch answers on the first call.
Get a quote
Ready to move this load?
Tell us about your freight and we'll respond with pricing and a plan — usually within 30 minutes during business hours.
- Quote turnaround under 30 minutes
- Dedicated point of contact
- Real-time GPS visibility
- Digital POD and invoicing