As noted in Part 1 of “Drayage is first-mile logistics,” while the drayage function has been around for hundreds of years, its importance has grown significantly in the past 70 years, following the introduction of the shipping container by Malcom McLean and his Sea-Land Corporation.
Specialized drayage
Cargo comes in different sizes, shapes and temperature requirements. Some cargo may be temperature-sensitive,...
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