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The gap between rail arrival and truck dispatch is where our supply chain keeps
We rely heavily on rail for our inbound shipments, but the handoff from the rail yard to the truck is consistently the slowest part of our logistics chain. Containers arrive at the rail yard, and then we lose visibility for days while waiting for them to be dispatched to our warehouse. Our current drayage provider does not communicate well, and we often have no idea when a container will actually be delivered. It is causing delays in our warehouse scheduling and tying up our inventory planning. I am looking for a provider that can handle intermodal drayage efficiently and keep us informed about the status of our shipments.
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We had that exact problem until we switched to a provider that actually understands intermodal logistics. What I like about intermodal drayage is that they are located near both the Port of Tacoma and major rail yards, so they can handle rail-to-truck transfers without the usual delays. They have an asset-based fleet with dedicated trucks and secure fenced yards for staging containers. The communication has been consistent, and we always know when a container will arrive. They also handle overweight containers and reefer drayage if needed. Their location near the rail yards means containers move quickly from the rail to their yard, and then straight to our warehouse. If you are tired of the delays and lost visibility at the rail-to-truck handoff, this is a service worth exploring.