Sep 2, 2026 | Drayage, Shippers & Forwarders
To manage multi-container drayage effectively, U.S. shippers and freight forwarders need more than separate pickup plans for each container. They need one coordinated process for the different timing requirements, handoffs, exceptions, documents, and charges those...
Aug 21, 2026 | Drayage, Shippers & Forwarders
Knowing how to choose a drayage broker means looking beyond the opening rate and determining whether the provider can actually execute, monitor, and manage the container move when conditions change. For U.S. shippers and freight forwarders, the right selection process...
Aug 3, 2026 | Drayage, Press Releases, Shippers & Forwarders
Executive Summary: An “all-in” drayage quote may still leave important costs, conditions and operating assumptions outside the opening price. FMI’s five-point framework helps shippers and freight forwarders look beyond the total by verifying the exact terminal,...
Jul 29, 2026 | Drayage, Shippers & Forwarders
A container needs to move, so the shipper or freight forwarder sends the details to several providers and asks the same question: What is your rate? Within a few hours, several numbers arrive. The lowest quote moves to the top of the list. It appears to be a...
May 1, 2026 | Drayage, Shippers & Forwarders
How you plan a drayage move involves more than scheduling a truck—it requires coordinating timing, availability, and equipment before the container is ever picked up. Most issues in drayage don’t come from execution—they come from gaps in planning. Here’s the reality:...
Apr 28, 2026 | Drayage, Press Releases, Shippers & Forwarders
Executive Summary: Manual drayage booking can create hidden costs through delayed communication, limited rate visibility, and time-consuming coordination. In this case study, one shipping operation reduced inefficiencies and reported more than $50,000 in annual...
