Building Materials & Tile Drayage
Moving imported building materials & tile from the port to your warehouse, plant or distribution center. Tile, stone, slabs, fixtures, cladding and finish materials.
Imported building materials are dense, fragile and tied to construction schedules that move. A pallet of porcelain tile can weigh over 2,500 lb and shatter if it is handled twice carelessly, and the project that ordered it may not be ready for another four months. Storage for this category is about weight, breakage and staged release against draw schedules.
What Moves in These Containers
- Porcelain and ceramic tile
- Natural stone slabs and pavers in A-frames or crates
- Cladding, panels and facade systems
- Plumbing fixtures, cabinetry and millwork
- Doors, windows and glazing units
- Fasteners, hardware and finish materials
Drayage Considerations
Heavy industrial commodities like building materials & tile change the drayage equation. Container weight determines whether a standard chassis is legal or a tri-axle is required, and overweight moves price differently at every port. Terminal appointments, chassis pool availability and your receiving window all shape the final rate far more than the line haul itself.
If the container is staying intact to your facility, drayage is the whole move. If it needs to be reworked, transloading near the port often beats draying a heavy box inland. Our consultants price both and tell you which is cheaper for your freight.