1. the transport of goods over a short distance, typically from a warehouse or port to a final destination
Usage: common in logistics and shipping industries
2. the charge or fee paid for such short-distance transport
Usage: business/commercial context

Examples

• The shipping company quoted a drayage fee of $150 to move the container from the port to the warehouse.
• Drayage services are essential for connecting long-haul trucking routes to local delivery points.
• We arranged drayage to transport the machinery from the rail yard to the factory.
• The cost of drayage can significantly impact the total shipping expense for short distances.
• Many logistics companies specialize in drayage within metropolitan areas.
• The drayage operator picked up the pallets and delivered them within 24 hours.