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.

Costs that won't stay predictable

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

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.

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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