Containers
moved on the
clock.
Every load.
Apex Freight LLC runs the Seattle and Tacoma ports daily on our own trucks and chassis — drayage, transloading, and warehousing for shippers who can't afford to wait.
Everything that moves your
container — under one roof
Ship to gate, gate to yard, yard to rail or road. Apex runs every leg of the Pacific Northwest container journey.
Who we serve
Booking lanes, coordinating international supply chains, or shipping direct — Apex is built to make your job easier and your freight move faster.
Freight Brokers
Reliable capacity the moment your customers need it.
- Same-day quote turnaround
- Consistent on-time performance
- Proactive status by phone & email
- 120 private chassis — no pool delays
- 24/7 dispatch you can reach
- Bonded — compliant MC & USDOT
Freight Forwarders
Port-to-door solutions without the hand-offs.
- Drayage + transload + warehouse, one call
- Bonded & in-bond freight handling
- Customs documentation coordination
- Seattle & Tacoma terminal expertise
- Inland distribution across WA, OR, ID, MT & CA
- Single point of accountability
Shippers
Your cargo in trusted hands, port to delivery.
- Direct port pickup — Seattle & Tacoma
- Short & long-term storage, 30,000 sq ft
- Flexible transloading, any cargo type
- Domiciled drivers who know your lanes
- Real-time shipment visibility
- 5+ years of zero-exception service
Full-service freight,
one carrier
Every service your supply chain needs — handled by one carrier, from one call. No broker chain, no lost accountability.
Port Drayage
Expert container moves at the Seattle and Tacoma ports. Every terminal, every window, every free-day deadline — handled with precision.
Transloading
Fast container-to-truck transfers at our Sumner facility. Reduce costs, cut transit time, zero added complexity.
Warehousing
Secure, high-bay storage with flexible terms, inventory management, dock-high doors, and same-day availability.
Rail Drayage
Intermodal rail pickup and delivery across the Pacific Northwest. Seamless container moves from rail ramp to road.
Inland Distribution
Proven lanes across WA, OR, ID, MT, and CA. One carrier, one contact — no broker chain, no lost accountability.
Chassis Rental
120 private chassis, zero pool dependency. Eliminate the most common cause of delays on every move.
Bonded Carrier Services
A licensed bonded carrier — move in-bond freight with confidence. Full compliance, all paperwork, zero risk.
High-Value Cargo Insurance
Every load is covered by high-value cargo insurance, protecting your freight and your liability from possession to final delivery.
The reasons brokers,
forwarders & shippers
choose us
★ 8 reasons we win the load
Port windows are tight and chassis go missing. Apex is built so neither becomes your problem.
On-Time Deliveries
Dispatch monitors every load in real time — appointments kept, exceptions prevented before they happen.
01Domiciled Drivers
Local, experienced drivers home every night who know every gate and terminal layout.
02Bonded Carrier
Fully licensed and bonded — forwarders and customs brokers can trust us with in-bond freight.
03High-Value Cargo Insurance
Freight fully protected from port gate to final delivery, with peace of mind built in.
04Own Equipment
120 private chassis, zero pool dependency. You never lose a load to a missing chassis.
05One-Stop Solution
Drayage, transloading, warehousing, distribution — one carrier, one invoice, one point of accountability.
06Communication First
Proactive updates at every milestone: gate-in, gate-out, delivery confirmed. We call you first.
07PNW Authority
5+ years as a top PNW drayage carrier, with deep terminal relationships and a reputation built on doing what we say.
08Simple process,
zero surprises
Booking with Apex is fast and transparent — whether you're a broker placing loads or a shipper planning a supply chain.
Request a Quote
Submit load details online or call. Same-day response, guaranteed.
Confirmation
Load confirmed with driver assignment and pickup window — no vague ETAs.
Port Pickup
Driver arrives at the gate on time. Gate-in timestamp shared immediately.
Transport & Storage
Direct delivery, transloading, or warehouse — per your instructions.
POD & Update
Delivery confirmed with POD. Invoice issued same day. Clean, done.
Facility & staging
A 30,000 sq ft Sumner hub plus three secure yards in strategic locations give us the staging capacity to keep your freight moving.
Sumner Warehouse
30,000 sq ft in Sumner, WA — minutes from the Port of Tacoma and I-5. The hub of our transloading and storage operations.
- TransloadingOcean container to truck or rail, any cargo type
- Short & long-term storageFlexible terms, no rigid minimums
- Cross-dockingFast dock-to-dock transfers, minimal dwell
- Pick & packOrder fulfillment and kitting on request
- Palletizing & restackingFloor-loaded freight to pallets and back
- Container devanningLive unload and inventory at the dock
- Inventory managementReal-time counts, cycle audits, reporting
- Bonded-eligible storageIn-bond and customs-hold freight handling
Secure Yard — Port of Tacoma
Direct gate access near the Port of Tacoma. Ideal for rapid container turns, chassis staging, and minimizing port dwell time.
Overflow Yard — Port of Tacoma
A second Tacoma yard for overflow and back-to-back port runs. Dual presence means we never turn down volume when the port is busy.
Secure Yard — Sumner Corridor
Co-located with our warehouse on the Puyallup corridor. Handles transload staging, inland distribution prep, and container overflow.
Pacific Northwest
& beyond
Headquartered in Kent, WA, Apex runs proven lanes across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and California with the best on-time record in the region.
- Washington
- Oregon
- Idaho
- Montana
- California
Apex holds bonded carrier authority — giving forwarders and customs brokers the compliance confidence they need to move in-bond and bonded freight across our entire service area.
Built for the
Pacific Northwest
Drayage at the region's busiest ports, lanes across five states, and a Sumner facility with three secure yards at the center of it all — one connected network.
From the port gate to the dock door.
Every leg runs through equipment we control — port pickup, yard staging, transload, and inland delivery, coordinated by one accountable team.
Let's move your freight.
Same-day quotes, real capacity, and a team that picks up the phone. Tell us about your load and we'll respond within two business hours.
Request a Quote ↗Get in touch
Tell us what you're moving and where it needs to go. We respond within two business hours.
Office & Facilities
Kent, WA 98032