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Fastest way to book your drayage
Book the move. Then see it happen. And verify the charges, line by line
Coverage
Direct carrier rates without calling 10 different carriers
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What people say
The difference, in their words
“It was a pleasure to work with Portmate and the entire supporting Team on our recent shipment. This was our first shipment into Alaska which required (5) 40-foot shipping containers for the project. To say the least, it was no small feat! It takes a village. The Portmate team stepped up at every moment of the experience with good [communication], constant updates, and more importantly friendly and professional customer service. We will definitely use your services for future project needs. Thank you again!!”
“You and your team have been extraordinary throughout the shipments completed together. Thank you sincerely.”
How It Works
From lane request to booked drayage
Step 1
Send lane details once
Share origin, destination, terminal, container size, weight, and pickup date in one request
Step 2
Get a direct carrier rate
Portmate prices the lane using terminal context, accessorial rules, carrier coverage, and negotiated buy-rate history
Step 3
Book confirmed capacity
Confirm the move and Portmate assigns capacity, connects truck tracking, and keeps delivery updates and exceptions in the shipment record
Visibility
One glance when you're busy. Every detail when you need it
Portmate turns the complete shipment record into a concise current update, then keeps every supporting detail ready when you need to look deeper or share the move
Know what needs attention first
Portmate reviews the latest position, next stop, ETA, holds, free-time deadlines, equipment, milestone changes, and confirmed charges. The current situation is condensed into a short update so your team knows where to focus. You can also ask questions in chat or share the public tracking link so everyone sees the same facts
Know where the truck is anytime
Location comes from a device installed in the truck, not a driver phone app or a manually relayed status update. The driver does not need to install an app, accept a tracking request, or keep phone location enabled, so there is no need for manual check calls, email chains, or driver follow-ups
See what happened at each stop
Expected and actual milestone times, elapsed intervals, operational notes, and timestamped driver snapshots stay attached to the move, including the coordinates where each snapshot was captured
Verify the charges, line by line
Each confirmed accessorial shows its quantity, unit rate, amount, reason, notes, and available proof. When the invoice arrives, the trail is already organized inside the shipment record
Real-World Context
Built for port and rail drayage
Port, rail yards, container stacks, and terminal processes
Confirmed capacity, backup options, and dispatch coordination in one place
Delivery windows, receiver coordination, GPS tracking, and container updates
Core Benefits
One platform for rates, capacity, tracking, and exceptions
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Direct carrier rates
Portmate aggregates repeat lane volume, negotiates carrier buy rates, and gives customers direct carrier pricing through the platform
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One platform, one provider
Rates, booking, current status, milestone history, accessorial proof, exceptions, and billing stay in one Portmate workflow
3
Backup capacity
Portmate keeps backup options ready when appointments shift, capacity tightens, or exceptions hit
Service Scope
What Portmate handles after the quote
Why Rates Improve
More lane volume creates better carrier rates
F1
Lane density
More repeat moves on the same port and rail lanes improve rate leverage and coverage
F2
Clear price assumptions
Linehaul, fuel, wait time, chassis, storage, and appointment assumptions are visible before you book
F3
Better equipment utilization
Structured volume helps truckers plan dispatch, reduce empty miles, and price lanes more efficiently
F4
Ready-to-book coverage
When the rate is accepted, Portmate moves straight into carrier assignment and shipment confirmation
API Integration
Drop Portmate into your system in days, not months
Use booking and tracking endpoints with predictable schemas and webhook events your ops team can trust
Quote
POST /v1/quotes
{
"customerAccountId": "acct_7K92M",
"lane": {
"origin": "APM Terminals Elizabeth",
"destination": "Linden, NJ 07036",
"equipmentType": "40HC",
"containerCount": 1
},
"cargo": {
"commodity": "electronics",
"weightLbs": 31240,
"hazmat": false
},
"constraints": {
"pickupWindowStart": "2026-02-14T08:00:00-05:00",
"pickupWindowEnd": "2026-02-14T14:00:00-05:00",
"deliveryBy": "2026-02-14T18:00:00-05:00"
}
}Operations library
Practical guides for the work behind every move
Practical answers for terminal planning, accessorials, equipment, and the edge cases that shape a real move.
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Book the move. Keep the record.
Send the lane details once. Portmate returns the rate, books capacity, shows what needs attention, and keeps the operational and charge trail together
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