1965Established in Miami
5Core operating markets
~150Drivers across the network
Operations24/7Dispatch coordination

Port and Rail Drayage Across the Southeast

Southern Companies is an asset-based port and rail drayage provider built for forwarders, brokers and cargo owners who need reliable coverage, clear communication and more predictable container flows.

Established in 1965 and headquartered in Medley, Florida, Southern runs port drayage services across seven ports and five Southeast markets. We handle rail ramp pickups and deliveries, bonded freight and overweight containers, with the equipment and permits each move needs. Because we own and oversee our terminals, the same procedures and controls apply to every move.

Built around your reality

Less time chasing freight.More control over it.

Container transportation is rarely complicated because of the distance. It is complicated because capacity, appointments, costs and information don't always line up.

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Coverage that breaks at the worst time

Unexpected carrier rejections, peak-volume surges and last-minute gaps create risk for every shipment.

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Costs that won't stay predictable

Spot volatility, demurrage, detention and chassis changes put pressure on landed cost and margins.

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Too many operational handoffs

Late delivery orders, vessel bunching, missed appointments and fragmented updates slow decisions.

Who we serve

Different businesses. The same need for reliability.

Every customer has a different definition of a successful move. Our approach starts with yours.

Freight forwarders & 3PLs

One dependable drayage partner. Fewer moving parts.

  • Coordinate multiple Southeast markets through an established operating network
  • Align pricing and dispatch requirements before tendering freight
  • Use recurring lanes to reduce repetitive spot sourcing
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BCOs & importers

More predictable capacity for the cargo you own.

  • More predictable inbound capacity
  • Better visibility
  • Delivery planning
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Freight brokers

A carrier partner that helps you keep your promises.

  • Dependable capacity
  • Clear execution
  • Help keeping commitments to your customers
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Southern Companies Services

SEVEN PORTS, FIVE MARKETS

From Miami and Port Everglades up the coast to Jacksonville, Savannah, and Charleston, plus Tampa and Manatee on the Gulf side. Owner-operators handle the driving, and Southern plans each move.

BONDED AND HAZMAT MOVES

We are a bonded carrier, and in-bond freight is part of our regular work. On hazmat moves, the shipper supplies the paperwork and placards and Southern coordinates the transportation.

RAIL RAMPS AND OVERWEIGHT

We pick up and deliver at the rail ramps we support, and we run overweight 20′ and 40′ containers with the triaxle equipment and permits they need.

Simplify multi-carrier execution

One dependable drayage partner. Fewer moving parts.

Too many carriers, fragmented updates, inconsistent service levels and last-minute surprises across multiple ports.

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What changes with Southern
Coordinate multiple Southeast markets through an established operating network
Align pricing and dispatch requirements before tendering freight
Use recurring lanes to reduce repetitive spot sourcing
A practical capacity plan, not another generic carrier promise.
Built for how you buy

Spot when you need it.Dedicated when it counts.

Some weeks you need a truck now. Other weeks you need the same lanes covered on a schedule. Southern Companies handles both, so you are not rebuilding your carrier mix every time volume shifts.

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Spot drayagePort and rail moves when volume spikes or a container has to move fast.
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Recurring & dedicated lanesPlanned capacity on the lanes you run every week, so containers move on a schedule.
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Where we operate

Local port knowledge.Connected coverage.

Five core Southeast markets built around marine terminal operations, rail connectivity and actual drayage execution.

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South FloridaMiami & Port EvergladesPortMiami · Port Everglades
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Tampa BayTampa & ManateePort Tampa Bay · Port Manatee
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Northeast FloridaJacksonvilleJAXPORT and supported rail ramps
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Coastal GeorgiaSavannahPort of Savannah
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LowcountryCharlestonPort of Charleston
Coverage, equipment and capacity are confirmed by terminal and lane.Explore all markets
The Southern Difference

Built on decades of port experience.Ready for what comes next.

Southern's asset-based roots date back to 1965. Today, our team combines terminal-level execution with local operating knowledge and dependable capacity across five Southeast markets.

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A better operating rhythm

A clear process beats another email chain.

We start with the facts that matter to dispatch, not a long sales questionnaire.

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Share the lane

Port or rail origin, destination, equipment, commodity, weight and expected volume.

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Validate the fit

We review market coverage, service constraints, timing and operational requirements.

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Align the plan

We agree on spot or recurring support, documentation needs and dispatch lead time.

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Move with clarity

Your operating team has a defined handoff and clearer exception communication.

Let's talk freight

Make your next container move easier.

Tell us the lane, volume and service requirements. We'll help determine the right fit for port and rail drayage in the Southeast.

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LOCATIONS

With offices in Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, and Charleston, we service the Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Tampa, Port of Manatee, Port of Jacksonville, Port of Savannah, and Charleston Ports. Call us to know more.

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