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...