RATE INDEX

Drayage Rate Index

Benchmark base rates by port. Estimates for a standard 40' dry container, local move, no chassis split. Last updated: May 2026.

Rate Index is informational only. Actual rates vary by carrier, equipment availability, terminal congestion and fuel surcharge. Always confirm with the carrier directly.

PORT
BASE RATE
FUEL SURCH.
CHASSIS SPLIT
TREND
Los Angeles / Long Beach
CA
$285 - $420
22%
$35 - $55
+4%
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New York / New Jersey
NJ
$310 - $480
21%
$40 - $65
+2%
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Port of Savannah
GA
$220 - $340
20%
$30 - $45
+6%
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Port of Houston
TX
$195 - $295
23%
$25 - $40
+1%
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Port of Seattle / Tacoma
WA
$240 - $370
22%
$30 - $50
+3%
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Port of Charleston
SC
$210 - $320
20%
$30 - $45
+5%
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Port of Virginia (Norfolk)
VA
$225 - $345
21%
$30 - $48
+2%
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Port of Baltimore
MD
$230 - $355
21%
$32 - $50
+1%
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Port of Miami
FL
$260 - $385
23%
$35 - $55
+3%
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Chicago Intermodal Rail Hubs
IL
$175 - $270
22%
$25 - $40
+2%
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Base Rate
One-way local move, 40' dry container, port to warehouse within 25 miles. Does not include fuel surcharge, chassis, or port fees.
Fuel Surcharge
Percentage added on top of base rate. Tracks diesel index. Updated monthly by most carriers.
Chassis Split
Additional fee when carrier must pick up chassis from a separate pool location before the terminal gate.
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