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"All In" Drayage Rates- Better for the Shipper or the Carrier?

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Drayage is the short-haul transportation of goods, typically a shipping container, to and from ports, rail yards, and warehouses. Drayage rates are the fees associated with this movement, and they are notoriously complex due to a variety of factors that can change unexpectedly. A common industry practice is to offer an "all-in" drayage rate . This is a single, flat fee that is meant to cover all costs associated with a drayage move. While this seems straightforward and appealing to shippers, it presents significant challenges for drayage carriers. What's in a Drayage Rate? 💰 A drayage rate is not just a simple charge for mileage. It's a combination of a base rate and numerous accessorial fees . The base rate is usually determined by the distance of the haul, but the accessorial fees are where things get complicated and unpredictable. Some of the most common accessorial fees include: Fuel Surcharge: A variable fee that accounts for fluctuating diesel prices. It...
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Drayage In Snowstorms: Risks and Protocols

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Moving a drayage container during a snowstorm is a high-stakes logistical puzzle. Because drayage involves short-haul trips typically between a port or rail ramp and a nearby warehouse and local road conditions and terminal operations dictate the entire timeline. As of January 26th 2026 , several major winter systems are impacting global and U.S. logistics hubs (notably Northern Europe and the Eastern U.S.), leading to specific protocols for container handling. 1. Terminal Operations: The "First Mile" Freeze When a storm hits, the bottleneck often begins before the truck even reaches the gate. Reduced Productivity: Ports like Hamburg and Rotterdam, and U.S. hubs like Norfolk Southern facilities, often face reduced crane speeds or complete halts in lifting if winds exceed safety thresholds or visibility drops. Snow Removal Requirements: Many terminals now strictly require that all snow and ice be removed from the top of the container before it can be returned or gated in. T...
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⭐ From the Ashes: Let's Help a Trucker Rebuild

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When one of our own is in trouble, we don't just stand by—we show up . Our fellow driver, known in the community as REDNECK TRUCKER, just lost everything in a catastrophic truck fire. This wasn't a minor incident; it was a full-blown blaze that consumed his entire rig. The fire started while he was sleeping inside. By some miracle, he woke up and got out alive, barefoot and in the dark. He watched as his truck and his livelihood were reduced to ashes in a matter of minutes. He tried to fight the fire with multiple extinguishers, but it was no use. The truck was gone, and with it, all his possessions: his wallet, phone, clothes, tools, ID, and even his birth certificate. Everything he needed to live and work on the road is now gone. There will be no insurance check to help him rebuild. Like many drivers, he only had liability coverage. When rates are low and the market is tough, you cover what you absolutely must and hope for the best. Well, the worst happened. Now, he has no in...
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