Dray Alliance operates a technology platform that integrates directly with port terminals to provide real-time visibility and automated updates for container movements, significantly reducing demurrage and detention fees. By leveraging appointment automation and algorithmic load bundling, the platform streamlines drayage operations, enhancing efficiency and predictability in supply chain logistics.
Funding
$55.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Shippers often face challenges with drayage, including limited visibility, inefficient appointment scheduling, and high demurrage and detention fees. Traditional drayage processes lack real-time updates and automation, leading to delays and increased costs.
Solution
Dray Alliance offers a technology platform that streamlines drayage operations by providing real-time visibility and automated updates for container movements. The platform integrates directly with port terminals, allowing shippers to track container event history and receive automated status notifications. By using appointment automation and algorithmic load bundling, Dray Alliance optimizes cargo movement, reduces manual work, and minimizes demurrage and detention fees. The platform also offers a shipper dashboard for end-to-end insight and integrates with existing TMS systems via EDI or API.
Target Audience
Dray Alliance primarily serves shippers looking to simplify drayage, increase supply chain predictability, and reduce costs associated with demurrage and detention. The platform also caters to motor carriers seeking quality lanes, easy booking, and quick payment options.
Features
- Real-time container tracking via terminal integrations and GPS
- Automated appointment scheduling to avoid demurrage and detention
- Algorithmic load bundling for efficient cargo movement
- Shipper dashboard providing end-to-end visibility and self-service options
- Trucker mobile app for real-time updates and documentation verification
- Integration with existing TMS systems via EDI or API
- Proactive monitoring of jobs for holds and rescheduling as needed
- Network of vetted truckers providing elastic drayage capacity