drayage
/ˈdreɪɪdʒ/
noun
- The transport of goods over a short distance, especially from a port or rail terminal to a nearby warehouse or customer.
- The shipping company charges extra for drayage from the port to the distribution center.
- The trucking company specializes in drayage for local deliveries.
- Drayage is a key part of the supply chain for imported goods.
- The fee charged for such short-distance transport.
- The drayage cost was higher than expected due to fuel surcharges.
- The invoice included a drayage fee of $150.
- We need to negotiate lower drayage rates for next quarter.