Drayage & Port Logistics Services in New Jersey

At On Hand Distribution, we simplify port logistics for B2B clients by offering reliable, appointment-based drayage services from Port Newark to our Avenel warehouse. Whether you're moving raw materials, palletized goods, or fragile freight, our team coordinates short-haul transportation with speed and precision.

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What Is Drayage?


Drayage is the transport of cargo over a short distance, often between ports and distribution centers. We specialize in coordinating port-to-warehouse movements with minimal delays, ensuring your goods are offloaded, inspected, and ready for secure storage or transfer.

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Our Port Logistics Advantage

🚛 Located under 10 miles from Port Newark

📆 Appointment-only receiving to reduce wait times

🧰 Experience with time-sensitive, fragile, and specialty freight

🧪 Option to add QA, rework, or storage post-drayage

🔄 Coordination for return loads, re-deliveries, or adjustments

who we serve

  • Importers and Freight Forwarders

  • Manufacturers with overseas supply chains

  • Food & Packaging Distributors

  • Glass and Fragile Goods Shippers

Streamlined Inbound Flow

Streamlined Inbound Flow

  1. Drayage is scheduled based on container ETA

  2. Goods are received at our warehouse by appointment

  3. Additional services (QA, rework, or storage) are applied as needed

Serving the Port Newark Supply Chain

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Our Avenel location offers direct highway access and close port proximity, making us an ideal partner for minimizing demurrage fees and avoiding port congestion.

Need expert drayage coordination in New Jersey?