Practical articles for people moving Charleston containers.
Short, specific, and useful — written for the receivers, brokers, and shippers who deal with the SCPA terminals and don't want a 3,000-word SEO essay to find a single useful sentence.
What is drayage?
What ocean drayage actually is, why it exists, and where it ends and other modes begin.
Read the articleThe Charleston port drayage guide
A practical reference for anyone shipping import or export through the Port of Charleston — terminals, free time, accessorials, and the chassis pool reality.
Read the articleHow to avoid demurrage and detention at the Port of Charleston
Demurrage, detention, and per diem: what each one is, who charges it, and how to stop the clock fastest.
Read the articleDrayage vs transload vs intermodal: which one do you actually need?
When to drag the ocean container all the way, when to cross-dock, and when to switch to rail — with real examples.
Read the articleThe drayage quote checklist for importers
The exact information a Charleston drayage carrier needs from you to come back with a usable number on the first try.
Read the articleWhat 3PLs should look for in a Charleston drayage carrier
Eleven specific operational criteria a 3PL receiver should grade their drayage carriers against.
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