What are Drayage services and why are they important?
When the field arrived at the port, it would not magically appear in the warehouse or distribution medium. There is a critical hyperlink within the supply chain that makes that happen - and that is link drayage.
Port Drayage proposals cope with the rapid and remote movement of shipping containers between ports, rail yards, warehouses, and distribution facilities. This sounds simple on the surface, yet all of us who have dealt with pharma logistics know that the grower is where delays occur, where costs accumulate, and where an unreliable carrier can throw your entire distribution chain into chaos.
At Nexon Transportation, we built our business around making towing effortless. Whether you’re moving a container out of the Port of Los Angeles or managing complex distribution, we also support long-haul logistics through our full truckload freight shipping services to ensure seamless movement beyond drayage.
Nexon Transportation: Your Trusted Drayage Logistics Company
We're not a general trucking company that dabbles in drayage. Drayage is our specialty. It's what we wake up thinking about and what we've been perfecting since day one.
As a dedicated drayage logistics company, Nexon Transportation serves importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and logistics providers across the United States. Many of our clients also rely on our dry van freight services for inland transportation to move goods efficiently after port delivery.
Here’s what unites us apart:
Deep port knowledge
we understand ports. We understand the terminal. We know the jamming styles, doorbells, appointment systems and quirks of every important port facility we provide. That expertise immediately translates to faster and smoother operations for our customers.
Dedicated Quality Fleet
Our vehicles and chassis are maintained specifically for hauling boxes. No immediate settings. There are no shortcuts.
Real-time visibility
You'll always know where your container is. Our tracking systems give you live updates from pickup to delivery.
Responsive communication
When something changes - and in freight, something always changes - you'll hear from us proactively, not after the fact.
Our Core Drayage Services
1. Port Drayage Services
Port drayage services are the heartbeat of our operation. We provide professional, timely container pickup and delivery at all major California seaports, including:
- • Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro)
- • Port of Long Beach
- • Port of Oakland
- • Port of San Diego
Whether your container just cleared customs or is sitting in a terminal waiting for pickup, our drivers are ready. We handle the terminal appointments, manage live unload and drop-and-hook scenarios, and work within each port's specific requirements to move your freight without unnecessary delays or costly demurrage charges.
Demurrage and detention fees are a real pain point for importers and exporters. Every extra day a container sits at a port or on a chassis costs money. Our team is specifically trained to minimize those costs through careful scheduling and rapid execution.
2. Container Drayage Services
Container drayage services cover the full scope of container movement - not just at ports. We move containers between:
- • Seaports and warehouses
- • Ports and distribution centers
- • Rail yards and trucking hubs
- • Warehouses and fulfillment centers
We handle all standard container sizes - 20-foot, 40-foot, 40-foot high cube, 45-foot, and specialized equipment as needed. Whether your cargo is dry goods, temperature-sensitive products, or heavy machinery, we match the right equipment to the job.
Our team coordinates directly with your warehouse receiving team, freight forwarder, or 3PL to ensure every container pickup and delivery goes according to plan.
3. Intermodal Drayage Services
Intermodal drayage is the connector in intermodal freight - the truck leg that bridges ocean shipping, rail, and final delivery. When your freight travels by ship and then by rail, it's drayage that closes the gap at each transition point.
Nexon Transportation is a recognized provider of intermodal drayage services in California, with strong relationships at the major rail hubs that serve the state:
- • BNSF Hobart (Los Angeles)
- • UP City of Industry
- • BNSF San Bernardino
- • UP Roseville (Northern California)
- • UP/BNSF Oakland
We understand that intermodal freight moves on tight schedules. Rail containers have free time limits, and missing a pickup can cascade into expensive storage fees. Our dispatchers monitor rail arrival notifications and schedule pickups proactively - so you're not scrambling when freight shows up.
If you're searching for intermodal drayage services California businesses can actually rely on, Nexon Transportation is the answer.
4. Drayage Trucking Services
Our drayage trucking services go beyond simple point-A-to-point-B moves. For specialized cargo like perishable goods, our reefer trucking services ensure safe and compliant delivery with temperature-controlled equipment.
We provide comprehensive solutions including:
- • Live unload drayage - Driver waits on-site while the container is unloaded, then returns the empty
- • Drop and pick drayage - Container is dropped at your facility, giving your team time to unload at their own pace
- • Transload support - We coordinate with transload facilities to move cargo from containers into domestic trailers for further distribution
- • Overweight container handling - Properly permitted moves for containers exceeding standard weight limits
- • Hazmat drayage - Certified handling for containers carrying hazardous materials
No matter how complex your freight requirements are, our operations team will build a solution around your needs.
5. Rail Drayage Services
Rail drayage services require a specific kind of expertise. Rail terminals operate on their own schedules, their own systems, and their own rules. Inexperienced carriers get delayed at gates, miss appointment windows, or improperly handle rail-specific chassis - all of which cost you time and money.
Nexon Transportation's rail drayage team is experienced with the procedures, paperwork, and logistics of every major rail terminal in California. We handle:
- • Container pickup from BNSF and UP intermodal terminals
- • Delivery to any warehouse, DC, or transload facility in our service area
- • Empty container returns to rail yards
- • Booking coordination with rail carriers
Whether you're receiving import containers via Transcontinental rail or moving domestic intermodal loads, our rail drayage services keep your freight moving without interruption.
6. Import and Export Drayage Services
We serve both sides of the trade lane.
Import drayage services cover the inbound journey - from the moment your ocean container arrives at a California port through to delivery at your warehouse or distribution center. We manage terminal pickups, customs-related holds coordination, and final delivery with the speed and precision that import freight demands.
Export drayage services handle the outbound journey - picking up your loaded containers from factories, warehouses, or stuffing locations and delivering them to the port in time for vessel cutoffs. Missing a vessel cutoff is costly. Our dispatchers track vessel schedules and coordinate pickups to ensure your containers arrive at the terminal on time, every time.
Import export drayage services from Nexon are designed to eliminate friction at both ends of your supply chain.
7. Short Haul Container Trucking
Not all freight moves cross-country. Sometimes you just need a container moved a few miles - from a port to a nearby warehouse, from a rail yard to a distribution center in the same metro area, or between two facilities in the same city.
Short haul container trucking is one of the most underserved segments of the drayage market. Many large carriers don't prioritize short moves. At Nexon, we do. Short haul moves are often the most time-sensitive in the supply chain - they're the final step before goods hit the shelf or enter fulfillment. We treat every short haul move with the same urgency and professionalism as any other service.
8. Last Mile Container Delivery
Last mile container delivery is about precision. Your container is almost at its destination - it just needs to get from the port, rail yard, or transload facility to the final delivery point. That last leg is often the most logistically demanding, especially in urban or high-traffic areas.
Nexon Transportation handles last mile container delivery across Southern California, Northern California, and key markets throughout the state. Our drivers are experienced with tight dock appointments, limited-access delivery locations, and the communication required to coordinate with facility receiving teams.
We don't disappear after the port pickup. We see your container through to the finish line.
9. Same Day Drayage Services
Freight doesn't always follow a polite schedule. Sometimes you need same day drayage services - a container that needs to move now, not tomorrow.
Nexon Transportation maintains flexible capacity to handle urgent and time-sensitive drayage requests. If you have a same-day pickup need, call our operations team directly. We'll assess availability, deploy a driver, and give you a realistic commitment - not just a vague promise.
Same day drayage is available for both port pickups and rail terminal pickups, subject to terminal appointment availability and operational capacity.
10. Port to Warehouse Drayage Solutions
The classic drayage move. Your container arrives at the port. You need it at your warehouse. Simple idea - but the execution involves terminal appointments, container availability, chassis sourcing, driver coordination, warehouse scheduling, and empty container return.
Nexon's port to warehouse drayage solutions handle every step of that process. We act as a single point of contact, managing all the moving parts so your team doesn't have to. From the moment your container is available for pickup to the moment the empty chassis is returned, we've got it covered.
This is especially valuable for businesses that don't have dedicated logistics staff - we become your logistics team for drayage.
Once your cargo reaches the warehouse, we help extend distribution using our dry van freight network across California for smooth onward logistics.
Why California Businesses Choose Nexon Transportation
Serving All Major California Ports and Rail Terminals
California is the gateway to the United States for transpacific trade. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together form the nation's largest port complex. Oakland is the dominant port for Northern California. The rail network that fans out from these ports moves billions of dollars in goods every year.
Being a strong drayage company near the port isn't just about proximity - it's about relationships, reputation, and operational capability. Nexon Transportation has all three.
If you've been searching for port drayage services in California, you've found the right company.
Transparent, Affordable Drayage Trucking
Cost transparency is important. Nexon, we believe in timeless, unpretentious pricing. We provide affordable drayage truck services without sacrificing reliability or professionalism. Our costs include all applicable rates - gas surcharges, fees, port congestion surcharges - so there are no surprises when the bill arrives.
We also work with customers to be aware of fee-saving opportunities, such as drop-and-hook readies, which reduce wait times for drivetrains, or strategic chassis placement, which reduces conversion fees
Technology-Driven Operations
Modern drayage requires modern systems. Nexon Transportation uses:
- • Transportation Management System (TMS) - For order management, dispatch, and documentation
- • GPS tracking - Real-time container and driver location visibility
- • Electronic logging devices (ELDs) - Full Hours of Service compliance
- • Digital documentation - BOLs, proof of delivery, and invoices delivered electronically
Experienced, Compliant Drivers
Every driver in the Nexon fleet is:
- • Fully licensed with valid CDL-A
- • TSA/TWIC card holder for port access
- • Familiar with the terminals, yards, and procedures in our service area
- • Trained in safe container handling and securement
Our drivers are professional representatives of our company and yours. They show up on time, communicate clearly, and handle your freight with care.
Industries We Serve
Nexon Transportation provides drayage services for import containers and export shipments across a wide range of industries:
Retail and E-commerce
High-volume importers moving consumer goods through California ports to DCs across the West
Manufacturing
Raw materials and components arriving by ocean or rail, destined for production facilities
Food and Beverage
Time-sensitive agricultural imports and food-grade container moves
Automotive
Parts and components for automotive manufacturers and suppliers
Electronics
High-value technology goods requiring careful, secure handling
Pharmaceuticals
Compliant handling of regulated cargo with proper documentation
Building Materials
Oversized and heavy cargo moves requiring specialized equipment and permits
Whatever your industry, Nexon has the experience to handle your drayage needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drayage Services
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Disclaimer: Nexon Transportation is a licensed freight brokerage and does not operate trucks or act as a carrier. We connect shippers with independent third-party carriers, who are solely responsible for the transportation, delivery, and condition of all shipments. Nexon Transportation is not liable for any loss, damage, or delays once freight is in transit.
About Company
Nexon Transportation is a licensed freight brokerage dedicated to providing seamless logistics solutions across North America.
Authority & Headquarters
Carrier Authority: USDOT | Brokerage Authority: MC-1738935
Headquarters: 1131 W 6th ST Suite 210, Ontario, CA 91762
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