Container Drayage Services Across North America
C1 Freight coordinates container drayage between ports, rail terminals, warehouses, and distribution centers across North America. With experience in high-volume hubs like Chicago and Joliet, we manage short-distance container moves with precision, ensuring efficient transitions between rail, port, and final delivery.
What drayage means for your supply chain
Container drayage is the short-distance movement of shipping containers between ports, rail terminals, warehouses, and distribution centers. It connects ocean and rail freight to final delivery, ensuring containers move efficiently between each stage of the supply chain.
Drayage plays a critical role in keeping container freight on schedule, especially in high-volume logistics hubs where timing, appointments, and coordination are essential.
Typical Container Drayage Routes
We coordinate container drayage across key points in the supply chain, from ports and rail terminals to warehouses and distribution centers.
These movements form the foundation of efficient intermodal and containerized freight across North America.
Port to warehouse
Containers move from seaports to nearby warehouses and distribution centers.
Rail terminal to distribution center
Containers move from rail ramps to final warehouse and distribution center destinations.
Terminal and yard transfers
Moves between rail terminals, depots, and storage yards for repositioning and scheduling.
Port to rail (intermodal transfer)
Containers move from seaports to rail terminals for long-haul intermodal shipping.
Container Types We Handle
We coordinate standard and specialized container types to support a wide range of drayage and intermodal freight movements.
We coordinate chassis availability and equipment requirements to ensure smooth container pickup and delivery.
20' containers
Standard dry containers commonly used for dense or heavy cargo.
40' containers
High-capacity dry containers for general freight and long-haul shipments.
40' high cube containers
Extra height containers ideal for lightweight or higher-volume freight.
Refrigerated containers
Temperature-controlled containers used for select food and perishable shipments requiring drayage coordination.
Drayage Services Across Major North American Logistics Hubs
C1 Freight coordinates drayage across major logistics hubs throughout the United States and Canada. With experience in high-volume markets like Chicago, we work with trusted carriers to move containers efficiently between rail terminals, ports, warehouses, and distribution centers.
Major rail terminals and port facilities across North America
Access to key Midwest distribution and intermodal hubs
Cross-border drayage between the United States and Canada
Drayage coordination built for real-world operations
We work with experienced carriers across major ports, rail terminals, and logistics hubs throughout North America.
Vetted drayage carrier network
We work with experienced carriers across major ports, rail terminals, and logistics hubs throughout North America.
Terminal and appointment coordination
We manage scheduling, port and rail requirements, and facility coordination to keep containers moving without delays.
Chassis and equipment management
We coordinate chassis availability and equipment requirements to prevent common drayage bottlenecks.
Visibility and communication
Clear updates from pickup through delivery, keeping your team informed at every stage of the move.
Get your container moving
From port and rail pickup to final delivery, we handle the coordination, scheduling, and communication to keep your freight moving without delays.