{"id":4335,"date":"2023-01-05T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/blog\/drayage\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T19:54:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:54:31","slug":"drayage","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/blog\/drayage\/","title":{"rendered":"Drayage Guide for Ecommerce Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#h-what-is-drayage\">What is drayage?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-drayage-vs-intermodal-drayage\">Drayage vs. intermodal drayage&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-drayage-fits-into-the-current-supply-chain\">How drayage fits into the current supply chain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-the-past-will-affect-the-future-of-drayage\">How the past will affect the future of drayage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-types-of-drayage\">Types of drayage&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-cost-considerations-for-a-drayage-service\">Cost considerations for a drayage service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-drayage-considerations-for-ecommerce-businesses\">Drayage considerations for ecommerce businesses&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">How a trusted logistics partner like ShipBob can optimise your supply chain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-drayage-faqs\">Drayage FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Drayage in ecommerce is exceptionally critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research says<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1095969\/retail-sales-by-channel-worldwide\/\"> ecommerce retail sales<\/a> will reach $8.5 trillion by 2023. This growth means there are more customer expectations to meet as customers want their products faster and cheaper. That\u2019s where drayage comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what exactly is drayage, and what does it entail?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will demystify drayage and help you understand what to consider when choosing drayage in ecommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-drayage\">What is drayage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the shipping and logistics industry, drayage is transporting goods or freight from the starting point to its destination. It often addresses only short distances and is known to be the start of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/introduction-freight-shipping\/\"> freight shipping process<\/a>, AKA the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/first-mile-delivery\/\">first mile<\/a>. Drayage can also refer to the US fee on goods transported within short distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in ecommerce, drayage specifically refers to the service of transporting goods (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/acmehatco.com\/custom-hats\/custom-embroidered-hats\/\">custom caps<\/a> for your ecommerce branding) from the port to the freight\u2019s inland destination, such as a storage facility or warehouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between the three definitions outlined above is one is a process, the other is a fee, and the last is the name of the service. In this article, we will focus on drayage in ecommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drayage-vs-intermodal-drayage-nbsp\">Drayage vs. intermodal drayage&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Intermodal drayage is transporting goods using different modes of transportation. Intermodal drayage often happens when the goods are travelling over long distances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The image below shows how intermodal transfer generally works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/BN-LEu74BcJ8r1l7DbUiRCRmVoeVmPyNrzKrtFmXVHfyGnf5yISeE9p1vb0DxkZkqSyzGGoncHKpOaEkYHOYkNyM1cdrMsHOT0kYVPTtWDfGSdxvikPd8uy02g-2xsaN4pyXW6nit-Z4jW7lYcXqE9r2HzwqT8HVBYuLO5lS0TEbf4YdvCbCtfYDsvJq4Q\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1099-4300\/21\/2\/161\/htm\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between drayage and intermodal drayage is the former covers short distances (the same metropolitan area), while the latter covers long distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-drayage-fits-into-the-current-supply-chain\">How drayage fits into the current supply chain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple ports in the US. The annual trade of the Port of Los Angeles alone is<a href=\"https:\/\/kentico.portoflosangeles.org\/getmedia\/c39cbb51-d52e-44bd-89c8-41eba408ab12\/2021-Facts-Figures\"> about $294 billion<\/a>. These ports often face congestion and backups. Drayage exists to lessen these issues, and ensure the optimal flow of goods from the transport hub to their destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business owners not only have delivery expectations to deal with, but they also consider transportation costs and warehouse space. The warehousing market has a less than<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaltrademag.com\/in-addition-to-warehousing-costs-transportation-costs-are-packing-a-punch-for-shippers-regardless-of-transportation-mode\/\"> 3% occupancy rate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/EhxEIu-O9K_hrbPYK6raHNeHznpF6_2dRRSBKxZLJYPl_yfbHkQ_ZdxcWId1Dq72X_7vq-MIVKDl-WcZmwNvq6PVwAeqn1bQzfOVpX5cfksG4xvGPQIlxEuSfd5rjTQ4b0MaeC831cWUk8WL8BD1DZjrARIkoB0E4hc8B9bIGSfwFBVPPLi-xdOj5JE3qw\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.bizj.us\/view\/img\/12139635\/warehouse-cover-story-2021-11-05-industrial-space-vacancy-rates*750xx.png\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The low vacancy rate means businesses cannot find storage fast enough. It also implies warehouse costs are on the rise. The combination of increased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/demand-planning\/\">demand<\/a>, increased fuel prices, and a labour shortage have led to a rise in transportation costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-the-past-will-affect-the-future-of-drayage\">How the past will affect the future of drayage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The past two years have seen a surge in customer demand for ecommerce businesses, and it isn&#8217;t slowing down. Statistics show ecommerce will account for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/534123\/e-commerce-share-of-retail-sales-worldwide\/\"> almost 21% of retail sales<\/a> by 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/x6y0l9k-vb_DyJ9zIGlrq9DSWOEIUXPSiyB90ko3vRMvXTZnVGJAjsASogVQ7z9fU3ToGnL48NHuLzDw3wt0DYndTd9tkZEG67jriobaMcCG5QbcxnVDcX56Gap3oXxxS15X3W_Vg3HOPplxcyYJXgKZQHKPeJq6FFx8ZSuqRdaWSdFhTlQ66vurbVYQDg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/534123\/e-commerce-share-of-retail-sales-worldwide\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In light of the aforementioned challenges, drayage can no longer be an afterthought, as it can help take some pressure off of merchants and improve their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-agility\/\">supply chain agility<\/a>. Drayage services like door-to-door drayage are instrumental because they eliminate the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehousing\/\">warehousing<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using drayage and other land freight services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ltl-freight\/\">LTL<\/a> can help ecommerce businesses balance costs and cater to customer demands.<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-drayage-nbsp\">Types of drayage&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you figure out what kind of drayage you need in your ecommerce business, we\u2019ve outlined 5 types of drayage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-pier-drayage\">1. Pier drayage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pier drayage is when a shipping container is transported by truck from a rail hub to a port to be loaded onto a ship. The loading takes place in one city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-expedited-drayage-nbsp\">2. Expedited drayage&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the transport of time-sensitive cargo by truck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-inter-and-intra-carrier-drayage-nbsp\">3. Inter and intra-carrier drayage&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inter-carrier<strong> <\/strong>drayage is the transportation of goods from one carrier to another. It could be from the drayage truck to the long-haul trucking company that will take the goods to their final destination (e.g., a rail yard or seaport).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intra-carrier drayage is when the cargo is scheduled to board a ship at another dock within the same hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-shuttle-drayage-nbsp\">4. Shuttle drayage&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is moving excess containers to temporary storage. This sometimes happens when the shipping hub has more containers than it can hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-door-to-door-drayage-nbsp\">5. Door-to-door drayage&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is moving goods from the transport hub directly to the final customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost-considerations-for-a-drayage-service\">Cost considerations for a drayage service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drayage service fees comprise a base fee plus a few other charges. Here are some of the most common fees you may see in drayage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-mileage\">1. Mileage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drayage companies will calculate the number of miles it takes to complete the job and charge for the round trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if the round trip is 155.1 miles and the average cost per mile is $2.73, the mileage cost will be $423.42.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-time-nbsp\">2. Time&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The company will calculate the number of hours it\u2019ll take to get the job done and charge you a flat fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-weight\">3. Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cargo is over a legal weight, you will be charged extra fees. If your cargo is overweight, then consider other cheaper ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-heavy-items\/\">ship your heavy items<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-tolls\">4. Tolls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the truckers pass through a toll during transport, the toll fee will be passed on to the shipper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-chassis-split-fees\">5. Chassis split fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The chassis is the under-frame used to straddle a container before road transport begins. If the chassis isn\u2019t in the same location as the container, the trucking company will charge you a fee to cover the cost of pick up. This fee is usually between $50-$110.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-pre-pull-costs\">6. Pre-pull costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-pull is the cost charged when the drayage company picks up the cargo but doesn\u2019t deliver it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/distribution-center\/\">distribution centre<\/a> or warehouse on the same day. The fee is for storing the container for the shipper. Pre-pull costs between $125 &#8211; $300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-drop-fees\">7. Drop fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop fees are incurred when the trucking company delivers the container to a distribution centre but cannot offload immediately, so they have to come back to do it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-detention-fees\">8. Detention fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, shippers are allowed one to two hours of extra time, but if the driver or equipment stays longer, <a href=\"https:\/\/datadocks.com\/posts\/how-to-avoid-demurrage-and-detention-charges-throughout-the-supply-chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the shipper will pay a fee<\/a>. The average per hour is $60-$100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drayage-considerations-for-ecommerce-businesses-nbsp\">Drayage considerations for ecommerce businesses&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The factors above will help you understand what your bills are made up of so you can dispute unnecessary charges when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re getting sticker shock, don\u2019t worry \u2014 there are ways to minimise your drayage fees, much like how you can reduce costs for your ecommerce business by using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-automation\/\">automation<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beaconstac.com\/digital-business-card\/\">digital business card<\/a>, and so on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re choosing a drayage carrier, consider these factors to make sure you\u2019re getting great service for what you\u2019re paying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-delivery-history\">1. Delivery history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure the drayage provider has a good track record of timeliness, reliability, and safety. Remember, the trucker&#8217;s attitude and work ethic reflect on your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-capacity-to-handle-the-workload\">2. Capacity to handle the workload<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are shipping large consignments or you ship consignments that need extra care, double-check that the drayage company can handle these needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-responsiveness\">3. Responsiveness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a drayage partner that communicates well and promptly to enable you to plan effectively. Delays and snags happen all the time in freight shipping, and you never want to be stuck wondering where your shipment is \u2014 or what you\u2019re being charged for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How a trusted logistics partner like ShipBob can optimise your supply chain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a leading fulfilment company, ShipBob helps fulfil tens of millions of orders for thousands of ecommerce brands. These brands send their inventory to ShipBob (any of their fulfilment centres across the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia), who then picks, packs, and ships orders as they are placed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partnering with a logistics partner like ShipBob is a supply chain improvement method that can speed up time to getting your customers into customers&#8217; hands. In addition to outsourced fulfilment, ShipBob provides other solutions for in-house fulfilment, including allowing merchants to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/product\/wms\/\">ShipBob&#8217;s WMS<\/a> in their own warehouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimise freight shipping with ShipBob<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With ShipBob&#8217;s managed freight program <a href=\"https:\/\/product.shipbob.com\/freightbob\">FreightBob<\/a>, ecommerce businesses that outsource fulfilment to ShipBob and need to ship from China to the US can navigate drayage and other aspects of the freight shipping process with ease. Working alongside Flexport&#8217;s Flow Direct LCL shipping program, FreightBob expedites freight shipments, lowers freight costs, and distributes inventory across ShipBob&#8217;s fulfilment centre network to help you master your freight management.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how FreightBob can help you optimise your international freight shipping, click the button below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;In preparation for Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM), we decided to try out ShipBob\u2019s new freight program FreightBob, which is an exclusive program designed to help merchants get freight from China to the US faster, then distribute the inventory to the proper fulfilment centres to ship out quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time-savings achieved on the shipment using the dedicated freight service were incredible. We not only cut down our shipping time from Hong Kong to LA significantly, but even saved money doing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to ShipBob\u2019s freight program, we had no stress and were super well-stocked for the rest of the year and into 2022, without any kind of inventory issues that have plagued us in the past. Once picked up from the port, ShipBob cross-docked it from California to Pennsylvania, while keeping some inventory in California too.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Nathan Garrison, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/sharkbanz\/\">Sharkbanz<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\">Request Fulfilment Pricing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drayage-faqs\">Drayage FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are answers to the top questions about drayage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How much does drayage cost?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>Drayage services typically cost between $1600-$3000.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">What&#8217;s the difference between freight and drayage?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>Freight is another name for the cargo\/goods that are carried. Drayage is the service used to carry freight over short distances from a starting point (usually a port) to a destination (usually a warehouse).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">Can ShipBob help with drayage?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/product.shipbob.com\/freightbob\">FreightBob<\/a>, ShipBob&rsquo;s managed freight program powered by Flexport, can help you expedite your freight, distribute your inventory, and navigate details like drayage with ease.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How can I find a drayage service?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n\n<p>You can find a drayage service through an internet search, or by a referral from another ecommerce business.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know about drayage \u2014 the different types, cost considerations, and how it fits into the ecommerce supply chain.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":242,"featured_media":23830,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"blogcategories":[9,13,14],"class_list":["post-4335","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blogcategories-logistics","blogcategories-shipping","blogcategories-supply-chain"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is Drayage? 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