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<p>Drayage is the transport of goods, or containers, over a short distance via road.</p>
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<p>The role of drayage is to ensure safe delivery in intermodal transport by getting the freight transported from one mode of transportation to another. The most commonly seen example for drayage is the transport of containers from ports to another chosen destination via road. Drayage services include special handling and equipment.</p>
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