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About SP Logistics
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Seattle/Tacoma container services
Asset-based Seattle/Tacoma drayage and port trucking services.
SP Logistics provides container trucking, rail drayage, yard storage, chassis coordination, and specialty container support for brokers, freight forwarders, importers, exporters, warehouses, international-moving partners, and logistics teams moving freight through Seattle and Tacoma ports and rail ramps.
One carrier for port, rail, yard, and delivery.
Container trucking from pickup through final delivery.
SP Logistics provides asset-based container trucking and drayage services for Seattle and Tacoma port and rail freight. Services include import drayage, export drayage, rail drayage, yard storage, chassis coordination, pre-pull support, drop/hook delivery, live unload support, and specialty container review for reefer, genset, open-top, flat-rack, overweight, and 53-foot rail container moves where applicable.
Page paths
Use the page that matches the shipment question.
The services page stays broad. These supporting pages handle company trust, city intent, and lane-fit coverage without forcing every search into one route.
Carrier fit
Compliance and capabilities
Use the compliance page when the question is about direct-carrier fit, service boundaries, documentation, or equipment review before quoting.
View pageCity intent
Seattle drayage company
Use the Seattle page for T5, T18, receiver timing, and Seattle-first local intent.
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Tacoma drayage company
Use the Tacoma page for Tacoma terminals, UP Tacoma, yard staging, and Tacoma-first local intent.
View pageCoverage
Service areas and lane fit
Use the coverage page for Seattle/Tacoma service areas, rail context, and regional lane-fit review.
View pageCore container trucking services
Core drayage services for port and rail freight.
Start here for the port, rail, pickup, delivery and receiver workflows most container moves require.
Port
Port of Seattle Drayage
Seattle port container pickup, pre-pull, delivery, chassis coordination and proof-of-delivery communication.
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Port of Tacoma Drayage
Tacoma container pickup, delivery, empty return, yard staging and receiver appointment planning.
View serviceImport / Export
Import Drayage
Import container pickup and delivery planned around availability, LFD, chassis, receiver hours and empty return.
View serviceImport / Export
Export Drayage
Export empty pickup, loading timing, cutoff planning and loaded export return support by appointment and lane fit.
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Rail Drayage
Local rail ramp container moves tied to pickup timing, receiver appointments and final delivery.
View serviceDelivery
Drop/Hook and Live Unload
Receiver delivery workflows planned around appointment windows, drop lanes, detention exposure and live unload time.
View serviceHave a port or rail move ready?
Send terminal or ramp, container or booking number, size, weight, LFD/cutoff and delivery details.
Rail, yard, and chassis options
Help when timing, chassis, and receiver details matter.
These services help when rail availability, yard timing, chassis needs, empty returns or receiver schedules create constraints.
Rail
BNSF SIG Rail Drayage
BNSF Seattle International Gateway container pickup, delivery and storage planning.
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UP Tacoma Rail Drayage
UP Tacoma rail moves with drayage, storage and final delivery support by lane fit.
View serviceYard
Yard Storage and Pre-Pull
Pre-pull, loaded container staging, empty staging and timing support for port and rail freight.
View serviceChassis
Private / Pool Chassis Review
Private and pool chassis needs are reviewed against container size, weight, route fit, terminal/ramp rules, and receiver timing.
View serviceCloseout
Empty Return Support
Empty return, chassis return, and final closeout details planned for import container moves.
Timing
LFD and Cutoff Planning
LFD, export cutoff, appointment timing, and receiver windows planned before dispatch.
Open checkerSupport pages also cover the drayage accessorial guide, container delivery options, container pre-pull accessorials, demurrage, detention, and pre-pulls, chassis split planning, chassis rental planning, scale ticket review, dry-run planning, stop-fee planning, and yard storage accessorials when one operational detail becomes the real issue.
Special container moves
Special container moves planned carefully.
Special container moves are evaluated for equipment, route, appointment, weight, receiver, and lane requirements before acceptance.
Reefer
Reefer + Genset
Reefer drayage with genset monitoring and fuel handling when arranged before dispatch.
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Open-Top + Flat-Rack
In-gauge open-top and flat-rack moves planned for routing, appointments, and equipment requirements.
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Overweight / Tri-Axle
Legal-weight and overweight container moves planned for chassis, route, permits, and receiver feasibility.
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Tri-Axle Planning
Use the dedicated tri-axle page when axle count, route limits, permit timing, or heavier import delivery details need their own review.
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53-foot Rail Containers
Power-only support for 53-foot equipment when lane, schedule and interchange requirements fit.
View serviceExport support
Container Moving & Export Support
Booked export, forwarder, customer-loaded, vehicle-export, auction-export, shipper-owned-container, international-moving, and urgent pre-pull support when the local drayage leg still needs to be solved.
View serviceWhen the move is already known but the main question is cost exposure or handling detail, use the support pages for reefer and genset accessorials and overweight and tri-axle accessorials.
Special requests
Special requests can be considered when timing, equipment, and scope fit.
These services depend on confirmed capacity, facility support, labor, cargo profile, insurance requirements, lane fit, and timing.
Support
Confirmed-scope palletized support
Confirmed-scope palletized loading, unloading, and limited Sumner support by review when capacity, cargo type, labor, timing, and equipment fit the move.
View serviceHigh Value
High-Value Shipment Review
High-value shipments are considered when cargo value, insurance requirements, lane timing, security expectations, and customer requirements are confirmed before acceptance.
View serviceDetails that keep the move clean
Details that help prevent missed appointments and surprise costs.
Clean details help reduce avoidable delays, missed appointments, chassis confusion and incomplete quote requests.
Terminal or rail rampOrigin, availability, pickup instructions and appointment requirements.
Container size and type20-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, reefer, open-top, flat-rack or other equipment.
LFD / cutoffLast free day, export cutoff, receiver timing and urgency.
Chassis needsStandard, tri-axle, or special chassis requirements matched before dispatch.
Weight and route reviewGross weight, overweight status, routing and feasibility by lane.
Receiver requirementsDelivery address, receiver hours, live unload, drop, appointment and empty return details.
Yard / pre-pull needPre-pull, staging, storage, and timing gaps confirmed before quote finalization.
Empty return planEmpty return, chassis return, and final closeout details confirmed when applicable.
SP Logistics plans each move using the details available before dispatch. Terminal availability, rail availability, appointment availability, port congestion, chassis pool constraints, and receiver schedules may be outside the carrier's control.
Why customers call SP Logistics
Direct trucking execution with port-aware dispatch.
Dispatch uses service details to align pricing, planning, and communication with the actual shipment.
Asset-based trucking company
Direct trucking support, not a freight marketplace or generic shipping company.
Seattle/Tacoma port and rail focus
Container moves planned around terminals, ramps, appointments, availability, and receiver timing.
Yard and chassis planning
Yard timing, pre-pulls, and chassis needs addressed when the move requires flexibility.
Import, export and rail container experience
Move type, cutoff, empty return, and final closeout details aligned before dispatch.
Quote-ready details
Better container details create cleaner pricing, planning and communication.
Carrier setup coordination
Carrier credentials and customer-required documents can be provided during onboarding when requested.
Planning resources
Use these buyer guides when the shipment still needs cleaner quote prep.
These resources help freight brokers, freight forwarders, container-moving customers, and logistics teams send clearer shipment details before dispatch review.
Quote prep
Drayage quote checklist
Use the checklist when the move is still missing the basics dispatch needs for a clean quote review.
View guideFreight brokers
Broker quote details
Use the broker guide when the customer needs a tighter handoff before sending the drayage request.
View guideFreight forwarders
Forwarder move checklist
Use the forwarder guide when booking-party timing, export support, or local container handoff details still need cleanup.
View guideContainer moving
Long-distance or overseas moves
Use the container-moving guide when the local drayage leg fits, but the broader move still needs scope clarity.
View guideCustomer questions
Common questions before you send a shipment.
These answers help customers understand what details SP Logistics reviews before quoting and dispatching a container move.
Is SP Logistics a trucking company or a broker?
SP Logistics is an asset-based trucking company focused on container drayage, port trucking, rail drayage, yard storage and related container support.
What drayage services does SP Logistics provide?
SP Logistics provides import drayage, export drayage, Port of Seattle drayage, Port of Tacoma drayage, rail drayage, yard storage, pre-pull support, chassis coordination, drop/hook delivery and live unload support.
Does SP Logistics handle import and export containers?
Yes. SP Logistics plans import and export moves around terminal or ramp details, LFD or cutoff timing, receiver requirements, chassis needs, loading timing, and final empty or export return planning.
What Seattle and Tacoma port terminals does SP Logistics serve?
SP Logistics supports moves through the Seattle and Tacoma port market based on appointment availability, customer requirements, and lane fit.
Does SP Logistics provide rail drayage?
Yes. SP Logistics supports local rail drayage for BNSF SIG and UP Tacoma container moves when equipment, appointment timing and delivery requirements fit.
Can SP Logistics help with chassis coordination?
Yes. Chassis requirements are matched to container size, weight, equipment availability, terminal or ramp requirements, and lane fit before dispatch.
Does SP Logistics provide yard storage or pre-pull support?
Yes. Yard storage, staging, and pre-pull support are available when terminal timing, receiver appointments, LFD risk, or delivery windows require flexibility.
Does SP Logistics provide warehouse storage?
SP Logistics can review confirmed-scope palletized storage, palletized loading, and palletized unloading when capacity, freight type, labor, timing, equipment, and customer requirements align.
What information is needed for a drayage quote?
Helpful details include terminal or rail ramp, container or booking number, container size and type, gross weight, LFD or cutoff, pickup timing, delivery address, receiver hours, live unload or drop requirements, chassis needs, yard needs and any special equipment requirements.
Are overweight, reefer, open-top or flat-rack moves accepted?
SP Logistics can review legal-weight and overweight containers, reefer/genset moves, and in-gauge open-top or flat-rack containers when equipment, route, appointment and customer requirements fit the move.
What areas does SP Logistics cover?
SP Logistics focuses on Seattle/Tacoma port and rail container moves, with WA/OR/ID lanes handled by fit and Montana handled only by exception.
Need a Seattle/Tacoma drayage quote?
Send terminal or ramp, container number, booking number, size, weight, LFD/cutoff, delivery address, receiver hours, chassis needs and any yard/pre-pull requirements.