Local Drayage Company in Hawaii for Short-Haul Pickups and Deliveries

Drayage & Trucking on Oʻahu, Maui, Kaua’i, and the Big Island

Some Hawaiʻi freight providers can only get your cargo as far as the port. With owned fleets on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, and both sides of the Big Island (Hilo & Kailua-Kona), we can pick up and deliver your freight anywhere in the Hawaiian Islands.

Whether you need a drayage from the port, trucking for containers, or drayage services delivered to a specific location on-island, we offer complete intermodal drayage services to get your freight to its next destination with ease.

Port to Final Destination

We do pickups and deliveries to all of the Hawaiian Islands’ ports—Honolulu (Oʻahu), Kahului (Maui), Nāwiliwili (Kauaʻi), Kawaihae and Hilo (Big Island).

Across all Islands

Need inventory shifted on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island? We offer drayage shipping accross Hawaii to keep your locations full stocked.

Door to Door

With our on-island teams, fleets, and warehouses, we can deliver your freight anywhere in Hawaiʻi—even to remote or hard-to-access locations.

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Comprehensive Drayage and Container Trucking Solutions for Hawaii

Complete Container Drayage Freight Solutions

Our fleets of tractors, flatbeds, and box trucks allow us to handle all types of cargo. We can move 20-foot and 40-foot containers, palletized freight, LTL loads, oversized equipment, heavy machinery, and more. Our diverse range of equipment also means we can get cargo into hard-to-access areas with ease.

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Owned Fleets on All Four Major Hawaiian Islands

We offer door-to-door service on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, and the Big Island—all located conveniently near the ports. We even have teams in both Hilo and Kailua-Kona for maximum convenience. And since we own our own fleets, we control our own schedules, so we can arrange delivery at a time that won’t disrupt your business operations.

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Storage Options Available

Need some extra room to store inventory? Ask about our storage and warehousing services, both in Hawaiʻi and on the mainland. We can receive your cargo, store it safely, and then deliver it when you’re ready for it.

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Drayage and Trucking Solutions You Can Trust

When you choose Royal Hawaiian, you get an all-in-one trucking solution that gets your cargo wherever it needs to go. Whether your final destination is on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, or the Big Island, trust the Royal Hawaiian Team to get your freight to its final destination—quickly, easily, and safely.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drayage

What Does Drayage Do?

Drayage transports cargo to nearby locations. In Hawaiʻi, drayage often comes into play when freight moves to and from the port or between warehouses.

Why Do They Call It Drayage?

The term drayage comes from the word dray, which is a term used to describe a type of cart that moves heavy loads. The horses that pulled these carts were called dray horses. Because the loads these carts carried heavy loads, the horses could only move them short distances. As a result, drayage became the standard term for moving cargo over short distances.

What Is the Difference Between Drayage and Long-Haul?

Drayage and long-haul trucking are mainly distinguished by distance. Drayage involves moving cargo over short distances. In fact, most drayage jobs can be completed in a single day. In contrast, long-haul trucking, as you might guess, involves moving freight over longer distances, sometimes over several days.

As a result, the type of equipment used will differ between the two. Long-haul trucks are designed for extended journeys, while drayage trucks only need to travel within a limited area.