What Is Port Drayage vs. Intermodal Drayage?

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Port drayage is the specialized, short-haul trucking of containers specifically between a maritime port and nearby facilities. Intermodal drayage is a broader term for local container transport that connects different freight modes, most commonly between rail ramps and distribution centers.