Effective flow of products inside a supply chain usually depends on specialised services catered to certain operational needs. Among these, Drayage services are especially important for helping goods be transported short distances, especially between ports, rail yards, and distribution hubs. This paper offers a thorough review of drayage, its importance, several forms, and the elements companies should take into account while using such services. What are Drayage Services? Drayage is the transfer of goods across small distances usually including the relocation of shipping containers. It acts as a link between main logistical hubs like warehouses, rail yards, and ports. Though it seems simple, drayage is necessary to link long-distance transportation options to the last-mile delivery stage. The word "drayage" comes from the use of drays, horse-drawn carts used historically for city commodities movement. Modern drayage operations today make sure that containerised goods a...
Every stage of the supply chain is vital in the fast-paced world of logistics, hence even the shortest travel distances can have a big influence on the whole process. Drayage services guarantee effective movement of products between ports, train yards and warehouses, therefore offering this essential short-haul transportation solution. Though sometimes disregarded, drayage is the backbone of the logistics system and is essential for linking several forms of transportation and enabling companies to satisfy their delivery schedules. This paper explores what drayage services are, why they are important, and the difficulties and possibilities companies have in maximising this fundamental part of their logistics processes. 1. Definition of Drayage Services Usually within a radius of 100 miles or less, drayage services—short-distance transportation of goods—mostly carrying cargo from a port, rail terminal or intermodal hub to another location. Usually, drayage is moving ship...