Port & Rail

Container Drayage in Houston

Featherlite Logistics moves containers between Port Houston's Barbours Cut and Bayport container terminals, Houston-area rail ramps and your warehouse, yard or plant: import pickups, export deliveries ahead of the vessel cut-off, and empty returns.

Founded in 2015, we aim to make logistics faster and simpler, with competitive pricing, exceptional customer service, professional drivers, and liability and cargo insurance on every move.

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Trucks lined up among container stacks at a US port

Equipment & services

Everything a container move needs

The right chassis for every container, permits for heavy loads, dedicated trucks, and registration with the shipping lines.

  • Blue Freightliner tractor pulling a shipping container Barbours Cut · Bayport · Rail

    Port & Rail Container Drayage

  • Row of empty 40-foot container chassis Chassis

    40′ Lightweight Chassis

  • 20-foot container being set onto a chassis behind a Freightliner truck Chassis

    20′ Tri-Axle Chassis

  • Container ship at a US port under loading cranes Import & export

    Registered Shipping Lines

  • Row of green Freightliner tractors Dedicated trucks

    Dedicated Fleet Services

  • Row of shipping containers on chassis in a truck yard Heavy containers

    Over-Weight Permits

Lanes

Regular runs out of Houston

Container drayage from Barbours Cut, Bayport and Houston-area rail ramps, with regular runs across Texas.

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Regular lanes from Houston with approximate road miles
Destination Route Miles
Beaumont HOU → BPT · I-10 E 85
Austin HOU → AUS · US-290 W 165
San Antonio HOU → SAT · I-10 W 197
Corpus Christi HOU → CRP · US-59 S 210
Dallas–Fort Worth HOU → DFW · I-45 N 240
Laredo HOU → LRD · US-59 S 316

Container drayage lanes. Approximate road miles from Houston.

Testimonials

What shippers and brokers say

4.9of 5 · 30 reviews

Equipment
9.9
Timeliness
9.8
Communication
9.6
  • ★★★★★

    My go-to for the Port of Houston

    Featherlite has Timely communication, Great Service and Solid Rates in line with market. They are my go to for anything Port of Houston related.

    Ruben C. Verified Broker · Houston → Beaumont · via CarrierSource
  • ★★★★★

    Best carrier in TX

    Have been working with Paula for a very long time now. … Thanks to her, I can sleep at night knowing that next day container will be delivered on time. I thank all the drivers who are working with her.

    Zack K. Verified Broker · Houston → Laredo · via CarrierSource
  • ★★★★★

    Dependable for volume containers

    I have done 40-50 containers with Featherlite, and they have completed shipments very professionally, they never charge any extra hidden cost and always provide crucial updates on time, they are dependable, especially for volume containers.

    David S. Verified Broker · Houston → Carrollton · via CarrierSource

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What drayage services does Featherlite Logistics offer?

Container drayage from Port Houston's Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals and Houston-area rail ramps; 40′ lightweight and 20′ tri-axle chassis; over-weight permits for heavy containers; dedicated fleet services; and registered shipping lines for import and export moves.

Which terminals and areas do you serve?

We serve Port Houston's Barbours Cut Container Terminal and Bayport Container Terminal and Houston-area rail ramps, with regular drayage lanes to Beaumont, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Dallas–Fort Worth and Laredo.

Can you move heavy or over-weight containers?

Yes. Over-weight permits are one of our services, and we run 20′ tri-axle and 40′ lightweight chassis for heavy container loads.

Is Featherlite Logistics licensed and insured?

Yes. Featherlite Logistics is a licensed carrier (USDOT 2820143, MC 940290) with liability and cargo insurance.

How do I get a quote?

Call us at (832) 364-8911, email admin@featherlitelogistics.com, or use the Book Us Now form on our home page. Our office is open Monday – Friday, 7AM–5PM.

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