Drayage – Moving Container from Port to Warehouse

US IMPORT MOVES A CONTAINER FROM THE PORT TO THE WAREHOUSE

Moving a container from a port to a warehouse in the United States consists of multiple processes, including planning and preparation, arranging transportation, container inspection, loading the container, and final delivery.

The type of transport used is determined by the container’s size and type. For example, a trailer or vehicle could be utilized to convey the container. The trailer utilized may be a dry van, refrigerated trailer, or flatbed truck. The container may need to be put into the vehicle with specialized equipment.

The cost of shipping a container varies according to its size and distance. Importing items requires the following documents:

• Arrival notice
• Entry form
• Import license
• Packing list
• Commercial invoice
• Bill of lading
• Certificate of origin
• Purchase order or Letter of credit
• Insurance certificate

A reliable logistics partner can ensure that goods arrives at the local warehouse in the most cost-effective way.