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Updates and insights from the R2R Intermodal team on drayage, port operations, and moving containers in Chicago and Houston.

Chicago Drayage Services in a Tariff-Driven Freight Market

Chicago Drayage Services in a Tariff-Driven Freight Market

August 26, 20267 min read

Tariff escalation is reshaping North American cargo flows. See how container drayage Chicago and port drayage Houston shippers protect transit times and cost.

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Red semi-truck hauling a shipping container at dusk, illustrating how fuel price volatility affects Chicago drayage services and container trucking costs.

Chicago Drayage Services and the $4.49 Fuel Whipsaw

August 25, 20266 min read

Chicago gas hit $4.49 a gallon as the Iran conflict resumed. Here is what fuel volatility does to container drayage Chicago rates, and how to plan around it.

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What importers should know about Chicago rail ramp dwell times

August 18, 20264 min read

Dwell times at the Chicago ramps can swing from hours to days depending on the season, the equipment pool, and how appointments are scheduled. Here is what we watch so your container does not sit.

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Why an asset-based drayage carrier matters for your supply chain

July 29, 20263 min read

Company-owned trucks and chassis mean predictable capacity, faster response times, and fewer surprises when the market gets tight. We break down the difference.

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Port Houston container volume and what it means for drayage

July 12, 20265 min read

Houston continues to grow as a Gulf gateway. Higher volumes mean tighter appointments, chassis demand, and a stronger case for working with a carrier that knows the local terminals.

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