For importers, the wait between port and warehouse can be the most expensive stretch of the journey—especially in the Pacific Northwest. When containers sit idle—even for just a day—hidden costs begin to accumulate. From demurrage and per diem charges to lost time coordinating multiple vendors, these inefficiencies don’t just delay delivery—they drain profits. At Terminal Transfer, we keep freight moving with integrated drayage + transloading services, giving shippers in Port