Receiver time
Live unload duration, dock availability, appointment delays and site instructions should be shared before dispatch.
Detention
Drayage detention in Seattle/Tacoma container moves.
Detention is connected to time. Receiver delays, live unload duration, terminal waiting, appointment changes and return timing can all affect a container move.
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.
Terminal or ramp time
Port, rail and gate timing can change the move plan, especially when appointment access or congestion affects pickup.
Documentation
Arrival, departure, POD, gate and receiver details may be needed to support timing records.
Prevention
Clear receiver hours, appointment numbers and unload expectations reduce avoidable detention exposure.
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.