Chassis and equipment
Chassis needs depend on container size, weight, provider rules, prepaid forms, terminal/ramp availability and lane requirements.
Accessorial guide
Seattle/Tacoma drayage accessorials explained for container moves.
This guide explains common accessorial categories in container drayage. Pricing is private and quote-specific. Each charge category depends on the lane, timing, equipment, receiver process, terminal/ramp requirements and what actually occurs.
What to know
How this can affect the move.
Accessorial categories are easier to plan when dispatch receives the right details before the truck is committed.
Time and waiting
Detention, receiver delays, terminal wait time, live unload duration and appointment changes can affect the final move details.
Storage and staging
Pre-pull, yard storage and staging can help when pickup and delivery timing do not line up, subject to capacity and shipment requirements.
Special handling
Reefer/genset, overweight, tri-axle, open-top, flat-rack, stop fees, dry runs and scale tickets should be communicated before dispatch when known.
Before requesting a quote
Details that reduce back-and-forth.
Send the lane, terminal or ramp, container number, size, weight, timing, receiver details, chassis needs, storage needs, and any special requirements.
Shipment basics
Origin, destination, container or booking number, size, loaded/empty status and gross weight.
Timing
LFD, cutoff, available date, receiver appointment, live unload/drop process and urgency.
Equipment
Chassis source, tri-axle need, reefer/genset, scale requirement, yard storage or special handling details.
Closeout
Empty return, chassis return, POD, final delivery notes and receiver contact details.
Need a quote for a Seattle/Tacoma container move?
Send the details you have. SP Logistics will review the lane, timing, equipment, storage and receiver requirements before quote next steps.