Chicago container drayage
Import and export container moves from Chicago-area rail ramps to facilities across the Midwest.
FMC-licensed NVOCC • International freight forwarding • Chicago & Midwest drayage
Road. Rail. Ocean. Air.
From your doorstep
to the world.
Ocean and air freight across international borders. Container drayage and trucking across Chicago and the Midwest. One team to coordinate your next move.
See our team in action ↓Local expertise. International reach.
FMCLicensed NVOCC
TSAAir cargo capable
ChicagoPrimary drayage hub
MidwestRegional coverage
Your next move starts here
Clear routes.
Confident decisions.
Arrange the right transportation for your cargo, from a local container move to an international shipment.
Container drayage
Check a Chicago drayage estimate
Enter the complete delivery address and one-way miles. Address suggestions and mileage calculation appear when available. The container estimate doubles one-way miles for the round trip, then applies the current rate, minimum charge, fuel surcharge and selected accessorials.
Need a dry van or power-only quote? Send the details to our teamEnd-to-end logistics
One team across road, rail, ocean and air.
Coordinate the domestic leg, international movement and supporting services through one responsive operations team.
Trucking & haulage
Dry van, power-only, local and regional trucking for loads originating in or terminating in Chicago.
Ocean freight
Containerized, consolidated and Ro-Ro transportation from U.S. origins to international destinations and inbound to U.S. ports.
Air freight
International air cargo coordination between U.S. gateways and overseas origins or destinations.
Procurement support
Supplier coordination, purchasing support, consolidation and export preparation for customers sourcing in the U.S.
Outdoor storage
Flexible outdoor storage for containers, vehicles, equipment and project cargo, subject to availability.
Behind every shipment
Freight is personal.
We show up for it.
Meet the people and equipment behind your move—from container yards to loading facilities.
Watch our 24-second operations film
Container drayage, trucking and terminal operations. This short film has no audio.
Primary service network
Chicago at the center of your Midwest move.
We prioritize requests that originate in Chicago or terminate in Chicago, including rail-ramp drayage and regional delivery.
IllinoisIndianaWisconsinMichiganOhioMinnesotaIowaMissouriKentucky
Chicago hub services
Ocean, air and trucking routes are confirmed for each shipment.
Chicago rail ramps served
BNSF Logistics Park Chicago — 26664 Elwood International Port Road, Elwood, IL 60421
CN Harvey Intermodal — 16800 S. Center Street, Harvey, IL 60426
NS Landers — 7540 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620
CSX 59th Street — 2101 W. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60636
CSX Bedford Park — 7000 W. 71st Street, Bedford Park, IL 60638
UP Global 4 — 3000 Centerpoint Way, Joliet, IL 60436
CPKC Schiller Park — 9665 Lawrence Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176
CPKC Bensenville — 10800 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131
International forwarding
From any U.S. city to international destinations—and inbound to the United States.
We arrange ocean and air transportation from origins throughout the United States to international destinations, and inbound freight from international corridors to U.S. ports, airports and inland points.
Outbound from the U.S.Pickup, export coordination, ocean or air movement and destination support.
Inbound to the U.S.International origin coordination through U.S. gateways and inland delivery planning.
Ocean freight across all 50 U.S. states.
Ship personal, commercial and industrial cargo from your U.S. city to international destinations. Find your state, review shipment options and request carrier coordination.
Minnesota ocean freight
Shipping from Minneapolis, St. Paul and across Minnesota.
Ocean freight for commercial goods, industrial equipment, vehicles and personal cargo. Coordinate your Minnesota pickup and international shipment with our forwarding team.
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Tell us where your freight needs to go.
Send the origin, destination, equipment, cargo details and requested date.
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