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Solutions that align perfectly with your business needs. Short-haul trucking that connects ocean and rail freight to its final destination.

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Coverage in
101
US & Canadian ports & ramps
 
+1000
Carriers
 
10 yrs
Of experience
 
Same-day
Rate turnaround
Equipment

Container Types We Handle

From standard boxes to oversized and roll trailers, we move every container configuration across ports and ramps.

20' Standard

General dry cargo

Interior ~20x8x8.5ft, 33 m3, up to 28,000 kg. General dry cargo and heavy goods.
40' Standard

High-volume dry freight

Interior ~40x8x8.5ft, 67 m3, up to 26,500 kg. The most common box for dry freight.
40' High Cube

Extra vertical space

Same length, +1ft height (9.5ft), 76 m3. Voluminous or light, bulky cargo.
45' High Cube

Maximum capacity

Extra length & height, 86 m3. Maximum volume for palletized freight.
Reefer

Temperature controlled

Refrigerated unit, -30 to +30 C. Perishables, pharma and cold-chain freight.
Flat Rack

Oversized & out-of-gauge

Collapsible ends, open sides. Oversized, machinery and out-of-gauge cargo.
Isotank

Bulk liquids & chemicals

ISO-framed cylindrical tank. Bulk liquids, chemicals and food-grade fluids.
Open Top

Top-load & tall cargo

Removable tarpaulin roof. Top-loaded or over-height cargo like glass and pipes.
Where we operate

Ports & Ramps

Strategic coverage across the busiest gateways in North America.

Los Angeles, CA
Oakland, CA
Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
Houston, TX
Laredo, TX
El Paso, TX
Dallas, TX
New Orleans, LA
Mobile, AL
Miami, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Tampa, FL
Savannah, GA
Atlanta, GA
Charleston, SC
Norfolk, VA
Baltimore, MD
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Memphis, TN
Kansas City, MO
Denver, CO
Phoenix, AZ
Montreal, QC
Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC
Coverage and carrier network

Every major port and rail ramp, backed by a vetted carrier network

The DGL network covers 101 ports and rail ramps across the United States and Canada, supported by a dense network of vetted drayage carriers at each location. Availability fluctuates by day and port volume.

With strategic partners positioned at every port and ramp, we secure capacity in advance and always offer a range of options — finding the optimal solution and timing for your requirements, backed by over 10 years of real operational experience.

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Drayage coverage and carrier network Port to door
Container offerings

Seamless intermodal handoffs

Containers and trailers are loaded at the origin point and transported by truck or train to an intermodal terminal or hub.

We coordinate the full chain — port, ramp, transload and final delivery — to keep your intermodal moves seamless.

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Container offerings Intermodal
We provide

Specialized Services

Beyond standard drayage, we handle the most demanding freight across North America.

Overweight / Oversized
Permitted heavy or out-of-gauge container moves with routing and escorts.
Reefer
Refrigerated drayage keeping the cold chain intact from port to door.
Hazmat
Certified handling and compliant transport of dangerous goods by class.
Bonded
In-bond container moves under customs control between ports and CFS.
FAQ's

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know about drayage and intermodal moves with DGL.

What is drayage?
Container drayage is the transportation of containerized cargo over short distances within long-haul shipments. For moves beyond a 400-mile radius, options include local drayage with transloading via full truckload or rail, direct drayage from the port, or drayage from a nearby ramp — confirmed with the relevant SSLs and parties.
How does it work?
Goods arrive by ocean or rail at a port or ramp. We coordinate a short-haul truck to move the container to its next point — a warehouse, transload facility, or final destination — handling appointments, chassis and documentation along the way.
Do you offer transloading services?
Yes. We transload container freight into trailers (or vice versa) when it's more efficient for the route, combining drayage with full truckload or rail to optimize cost and transit time.
What is a chassis split?
A chassis split happens when the chassis needed to haul a container isn't at the same location as the container, requiring an extra trip to pick it up. We manage chassis availability to minimize splits and the fees they cause.
Why should I use a ramp instead?
For long-haul moves, railing to a ramp closer to the destination and then draying the final leg can be more cost-effective and reliable than full over-the-road trucking. We help you weigh ramp vs. direct options per lane.

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