Inland Container Logistics
Inland container logistics focuses on moving containers within a country after entering through a port, including transport by rail or truck to inland destinations, storage, and final delivery. This differs from inbound container logistics, which usually refers to the entire process of bringing goods into a company or region from an external source, covering everything from port arrival to warehousing. In other words, “inland” describes where the logistics take place (inside a country), while “inbound” describes the direction of goods coming toward a company or destination.
Related glossary terms
Drayage
Drayage is the short-distance trucking of ocean containers between ports, rail yards, and warehouses. Learn how rates are set, chassis fees, and dwell risks.
Intermodal Transportation
Intermodal Transportation moves goods using multiple transport modes—ships, trains, trucks—without handling cargo when switching modes, using standardized…
On-Carriage
On-Carriage refers to transporting goods from the port of discharge to the final inland destination, typically by truck or rail, completing the door-to-door…
Container Yard (CY)
Container Yard (CY) is a terminal area where loaded and empty containers are stored and transferred. Learn cutoffs, CY vs. CFS, and per diem timing rules.
