Container drayage services with Gelle Transport
Container drayage moves standard 20-foot and 40-foot containers by truck between ports, rail terminals, container yards and inland facilities. It is the domestic trucking link that gets containerised freight off the terminal and to the dock where it is needed — or back again.
Per diem, demurrage and chassis
Container moves involve time-sensitive charges: demurrage when a container sits at the terminal too long, per diem (detention) when it is kept outside the terminal beyond the allowed days, and chassis rental. Fast, well-planned drayage keeps these costs down.
Transload and inland delivery
Some freight is transloaded from containers into 53-foot dry vans for longer domestic moves. We can coordinate drayage to a transload facility and onward truckload delivery.
What’s included
Who it’s for
Importers, distributors and warehouses receiving containerised freight. See the industries we serve.
How it works
- 01
Request a quote
Share pickup and delivery locations, freight details, equipment and dates.
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Confirm the plan
We confirm equipment, appointments and price before dispatch.
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Pickup and transit
On-time pickup, secure loading and proactive updates from 24/7 dispatch.
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Delivery and POD
Delivery to the agreed appointment with signed proof of delivery.
Coverage across the United States
We dispatch from North Kansas City, Missouri and serve shippers across the continental United States. Popular service areas for container drayage services include:
Container Drayage FAQs
What is per diem in drayage?
A daily charge for keeping a container or chassis outside the terminal beyond the free days.
What is transloading?
Moving freight from a container into a domestic trailer for onward trucking.
Can you handle overweight containers?
Heavy containers may need special chassis and permits; tell us the weight when booking.