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Maersk expand operations in the Northeast on 1 February 2010

18-Dec-09 11:13 | Admin Dept (administrator)

Direct ChassisLink (DCLI) will expand its chassis program to Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Rochester, Worcester, and Pittsburgh effective February 1, 2010. DCLI will offer chassis for use in these market areas to drayage companies at ocean carriers, marine terminals and railroads, expanding the current program from the New York/New Jersey area. Drayage companies, customers and terminal operators in this expanded area will be provided with greater chassis efficiency, improved transport safety and a reduced environmental footprint. Chassis that originate from any of the port marine, inland area rail or container yard (CY) terminals will be subject to the DCLI model starting February 1. Drayage companies must have a valid DCLI interchange agreement in place in order to take full advantage of the program.

“739 truckers are currently participating in the New York/New Jersey area program and customers are benefiting from the flexibility that this program offers." said Maersk Inc. Vice President Andy Chinigo, who is heading the project. “By promoting a more sustainable business practice and offering an innovative chassis solution, draymen are reporting greater Hours of Service efficiency, which in turn alleviates congestion and diesel-related emissions, improves air quality by supporting the quality-of-life and environmental goals of our Nation's ports, transportation infrastructure and the communities they serve. This is the essence of the DCLI model.”

A drayage company will be able to utilize the same DCLI chassis multiple times in one day for any ocean carrier’s or other container moves. Upon return to one of the designated locations, the daily usage fee will stop on the chassis. An invoice for the calendar days from gate out to gate in will then be invoiced directly to the draymen. A valid DCLI interchange agreement is necessary for the chassis regardless of the ocean carrier’s equipment.

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