Long Beach courier, port logistics and drayage
Container drayage out of the Port of Long Beach, same-day courier across the harbour area, and cross-dock for freight that needs breaking down before it goes inland. Dispatch open around the clock, because the port does not keep office hours.
- Port of Long Beach drayage
- 24/7 dispatch
- Cross-dock capable
- Liftgate available
- Fully insured cargo
Marvin Transportation runs same-day courier and freight service in Long Beach, with dispatch open around the clock and proof of delivery on every job.
Long Beach runs on the port, and port freight has its own rhythm. Containers clear when they clear, appointment windows move, and a chassis shortage can turn a simple pull into a two day problem. Working here means dispatch that stays open at night and drivers who know which terminal gates back up and when.
We handle drayage from the Port of Long Beach into warehouses across the harbour area and the Inland Empire, plus everyday courier and freight work for the businesses that sit around it: importers, freight forwarders, marine services, aerospace suppliers and the medical facilities along the 405 and 710 corridors.
What we move in Long Beach
Port freight at one end, small urgent parcels at the other.
Container drayage
Port of Long Beach pulls into local warehouses, cross-dock facilities and Inland Empire distribution centres.
Cross-dock and deconsolidation
Containers stripped and rebuilt for local delivery without paying for a storage step.
Same-day courier
Documents, parts and small freight across Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood and the harbour area.
Marine and industrial parts
Vessel spares and shipyard components delivered to berth or yard, including after hours.
Medical and lab runs
Specimen and pharmacy transport for the hospitals and clinics along the 405 corridor.
Palletized freight
LTL and full loads between Long Beach, the LA basin and the Inland Empire on our own fleet.
Where we run in and around Long Beach
Coverage is continuous across the harbour area and north into the LA basin, so a single run can cross several of these without a handoff.
- Port of Long Beach
- Downtown Long Beach
- Signal Hill
- Lakewood
- Carson
- San Pedro
- Wilmington
- Seal Beach
- Bellflower
- Paramount
- Torrance
- Compton
Why Long Beach businesses use us
Dispatch open when the port is
Container availability does not respect business hours. A live coordinator answers at 2am and can move a driver immediately.
Cross-dock instead of storage
We can strip a container and rebuild it for local delivery the same day, which usually beats paying a warehouse to hold it overnight.
Drivers who know the terminals
Gate queues, appointment behaviour and which approach roads back up. Local knowledge is most of the time saving in port work.
One carrier inland too
The same agreement covers the Inland Empire, the LA basin and Northern California, so a port pull can run straight through to Sacramento.
Right vehicle for the job
From a motorcycle courier for a bill of lading to a 53 foot trailer for a full container load.
Proof on every drop
Signature, timestamp and photo proof of delivery, which matters when freight changes hands three times in a day.
How a run works
Call or book online
Pickup address, destination, what is moving and when it has to land. Dispatch confirms the vehicle and a real ETA.
Nearest driver assigned
We dispatch from the closest qualified vehicle rather than a central depot, which is what makes local pickup fast.
Picked up and tracked
The driver verifies piece count and condition, then the run is GPS tracked with milestone updates to you.
Delivered with proof
Signature, timestamp and photo proof of delivery in your inbox. Temperature logs attach when cold chain applies.
Services we run from here
Cartage and freight
Drayage and palletized freight between the port, warehouses and consignees.
Cross-dock
Container deconsolidation and rebuild for local distribution.
Same-day courier service
Same-day courier across Long Beach and the harbour area.
Warehousing and distribution
Storage and staging when freight lands before the consignee can take it.
Questions about Long Beach service
Do you handle drayage from the Port of Long Beach?
Yes. We pull containers from the port into local warehouses, cross-dock facilities and Inland Empire distribution centres. Send the container number and the terminal and we will confirm timing.
How fast can you get a courier to Long Beach?
Usually within the hour for pickup in the harbour area. Call (323) 673-7397 and dispatch will give you a real ETA rather than a window.
Can you cross-dock a container instead of warehousing it?
Yes. We can strip and rebuild for local delivery the same day, which avoids a storage charge and a day of transit.
Do you work outside business hours?
Yes. Dispatch is staffed 24 hours a day including weekends and holidays, which port work generally requires.
Can you deliver from Long Beach to the Inland Empire or Northern California?
Yes. Both are on the same agreement. Inland Empire is a routine day run and Northern California moves on our line haul lanes.
Get a Long Beach rate
Send the lane, the container or the parcel and we will price it. If the timing does not work we will tell you before you book.
Courier and freight service in Long Beach
We cover Long Beach for businesses that need a package, a pallet or a full vehicle moved on a set schedule. Vehicles are DOT registered, cargo is fully insured, and every job closes with a signature or photo proof of delivery. One-off or recurring, dispatch can price it on the call rather than sending you a form.
Carrier standards for this work are set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. For everything else we run, see our California logistics services.