Is BYC's drayage technology included with every booking?

Yes. All visibility tools, dashboards, alerts, integrations and analytics are included for loads moved with BYC — there are no separate software or platform fees.

How does BYC track containers from the port to the final mile?

BYC aggregates data from terminals, steamship lines, rail providers, carriers and customer systems into a single milestone stream, providing real-time updates including holds, ERD/LFD changes and appointment confirmations.

Does BYC support API or EDI integrations with our TMS or ERP?

Yes. API and EDI integrations allow quotes, bookings, invoices, milestones and exception data to flow directly between BYC and customer TMS/ERP systems.

Can BYC help prevent demurrage and detention charges?

The BYC platform alerts teams early when free-time risk, holds, ERD shifts or rail billing issues could trigger demurrage or detention fees — enabling proactive intervention.

Who typically uses BYC's drayage technology?

International freight forwarders, NVOCCs, BCOs and enterprise logistics teams that require reliable U.S. and Canada drayage with full visibility and execution support.

Drayage Technology That Powers Every Move Across the U.S. & Canada

Book Your Cargo isn't just a drayage provider. It's a digital drayage platform built for forwarders, NVOCCs, BCOs, and shippers that need real visibility, predictable execution, and cost control on every container move in the U.S. and Canada.

Every booking includes access to BYC's technology stack — live tracking, automation, analytics, and integrations — with no platform fees and no hidden tech charges.

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Why Forwarders & NVOCCs Rely on BYC's Drayage Platform

End-to-End Container Visibility

See every container from port discharge to ramp availability to final-mile delivery in one place. BYC unifies milestones from terminals, steamship lines, rail ramps, and carriers into a single container view, so your teams always know where freight is and what needs attention next.

Track: ERD and LFD changes, steamship line and terminal holds, rail storage windows, appointment status, and yard movements — without logging into multiple systems.

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Operational Reliability You Can Measure

BYC's 24/7 operations team monitors port, ramp, and yard activity in real time. We coordinate appointments, capacity, and routing so your containers move on schedule, not just on paper.

Market-Responsive, Upfront Pricing

Our rate engine reads current capacity and regional conditions to give you instant, accurate drayage pricing. No manual quote chasing, and no surprise surcharges at the end of the move.

Automated Compliance, ERD/LFD & Hold Management

BYC technology continuously checks ERDs, LFDs, free-time windows, line/terminal holds, and rail billing. Your team sees clear alerts before demurrage, detention, or storage charges become a problem — not after.

Dedicated Human Support on Every Load

Every shipment is backed by a BYC drayage specialist who manages exceptions, coordinates with terminals and carriers, and keeps your team informed at each milestone. Technology and people work together, so your operations team doesn't have to babysit each container.

Inside the BYC Drayage Technology Platform

AI-Driven Rate Engine

BYC's rate engine evaluates lane history, capacity trends, and regional cost patterns to return instant, lane-specific drayage quotes, removing guesswork and protecting your margins

Live Container Tracking & Milestones

Monitor port discharge, ramp availability, yard movements, and final-mile handoff in real time. Milestones from terminals, steamship lines, rail providers, and carrier systems are consolidated into a single live view.

Custom Dashboards & Control-Tower Views

Configure dashboards by customer, region, or team. See which containers are approaching last free day, which moves are at risk, and where holds, billing issues, or appointment gaps could impact costs.

Automated Compliance Monitoring

BYC connects directly with steamship lines, terminals, rail providers, carriers, and customs systems to automatically monitor: ERD updates, Terminal/line holds, Last free day windows, Rail billing accuracy. This automation flags issues early and keeps your containers compliant and moving.

API / EDI Integrations With TMS, ERP & Legacy Systems

BYC integrates with systems such as CargoWise, Descartes, Magaya, and custom in-house tools. Quotes, bookings, invoices, milestones, and exception data can flow directly into your TMS or ERP — with integration costs included for BYC customers.

KPI Reporting & Spend Analytics

Drill into your drayage spend by lane, customer, region, or carrier. Understand transit time trends, exception patterns, and free-time exposure so you can negotiate better and plan more accurately.

How BYC's Technology Works Across the Life of a Drayage Move

From instant quoting to final delivery, BYC's platform automates every stage of your drayage move.

Step 1 — Get an Instant, Accurate Drayage Quote

Enter port/ramp, delivery location, and container details. BYC returns a live drayage quote built on market data, capacity signals, and historical lane behavior — in seconds, not hours.

Step 2 — Compliance & Tracking Turn On Automatically

Once booked, BYC automatically: Monitors ERDs, LFDs, and free-time windows; Checks the terminal and steamship line holds; Validates rail billing and storage exposure; Assigns vetted carriers that meet USDOT compliance, insurance, and safety standards. Your team doesn't need to manually chase each update — exceptions surface automatically.

Step 3 — Manage Every Container From One Dashboard

Use your BYC dashboard as a control tower: View discharge, ramp availability, appointments, and delivery status; See which containers are at risk for demurrage/detention; Access PODs, invoices, and backup documents without hunting through emails

Step 4 — Act on Proactive Exception Alerts

BYC alerts you about holds, schedule changes, missed appointments, or free-time risk before fees hit. Forwarders, NVOCCs, and BCOs can intervene early instead of reacting after penalties land.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our drayage services

Yes. Visibility tools, dashboards, alerts, integrations, and analytics are all included for loads moved with BYC — there are no separate software or platform fees.

BYC aggregates data from terminals, steamship lines, rail providers, carriers, and customer systems into one milestone stream, including holds, ERD/LFD changes, and appointment confirmations.

Yes. BYC connects to TMS, ERP, and legacy systems using API/EDI. Integrations are set up for qualified customers at no additional charge beyond drayage services.

Absolutely. The platform highlights free-time risk, terminal and line holds, ERD shifts, and rail billing issues so your team can act before fees are applied.

International freight forwarders, NVOCCs, BCOs, and enterprise logistics teams that need reliable execution and real-time visibility for U.S. and Canada drayage moves.