Logistics
Drayage
Also known as: Short haul, Port drayage, Local container transport
Short-distance ground transport of containers from the port or terminal to a nearby warehouse, precinct, or destination.
Also known as: Short haul, Port drayage, Local container transport
Short-distance ground transport of containers from the port or terminal to a nearby warehouse, precinct, or destination.
Drayage is the short-distance ground transport of containers, typically from a port or marine terminal to a warehouse, bonded precinct, or nearby destination. It is a critical link in the port logistics chain and its efficiency directly impacts total import costs.
Demurrage
An additional charge by the shipping line when a container is not returned within the agreed free time period after discharge at port.
CustomsPort Precinct
A designated area within a port where loading, unloading, storage, and customs clearance operations are conducted under authority supervision.
LogisticsSupervised Customs Facility (Recinto Fiscalizado)
An area authorized by customs authorities for the storage, custody, loading, unloading, and clearance of foreign trade goods.
LogisticsLast Mile Delivery
The final stage of the logistics chain comprising the delivery of goods from the distribution center or warehouse to the final recipient, whether a point of sale or customer's address.