Why Ocean Carriers Choose Mark-it Express

Ocean carrier lines need drayage partners who understand that every day counts – for equipment utilization, per diem management, and customer satisfaction. But more importantly, you need a partner who sees the opportunities your own internal teams often miss: the synergies between your import and export operations hiding in plain sight.

We Connect Your Disconnected Operations 

We’ve noticed something your import and export teams might not share with each other: they’re often serving the same customers in the same geographic areas. While your departments operate in separate silos, we see the complete picture. We actively identify street turn and matchback opportunities that can turn two separate transactions into one efficient move, saving everyone money and equipment cycles.

We Connect Your Disconnected Operations

We’ve noticed something your import and export teams might not share with each other: they’re often serving the same customers in the same geographic areas. While your departments operate in separate silos, we see the complete picture. We actively identify street turn and matchback opportunities that can turn two separate transactions into one efficient move, saving everyone money and equipment cycles.

The Synergies Your Own Teams Don’t See

It continues to amaze us how many global shipping companies haven’t connected these internal dots. Your import team brings containers that need to return empty. Your export team needs empty containers in those exact same areas. We make these matches for you, eliminating:

  • Unnecessary chassis splits and depot returns
  • Empty repositioning costs across town
  • Per diem charges that nobody wants to pay
  • Setup fees for new equipment cycles

Strategic Terminal Proximity That Matters

With asset-based operations strategically located in Chicago, Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Detroit, we minimize bobtail miles and maximize daily turns. Geography matters in this business, and we chose our locations deliberately to serve major rail ramps efficiently.

Operational Knowledge That Saves Time

Our drivers understand the operational differences between grounded and mounted facilities at each rail location. We know which ramps require reservations, which accept various chassis types, and how to navigate the nuances that can make the difference between moving cargo today or waiting until Monday.

Scale With Independent Flexibility

As an independent intermodal specialist, we deliver:

  • Asset-based operations across multiple strategic markets
  • 24/7 operations designed around vessel and rail schedules
  • Bonded carrier status for complex in-bond movements
  • Hazmat-certified capabilities for specialized cargo
  • Multi-terminal flexibility to shift resources where needed

The Mark-it Express Difference for Ocean Carrier OCCs:

  • Cross-functional visibility that connects your internal silos
  • Ownership involvement in strategic planning and real-time problem resolution
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden accessorial surprises
  • Active synergy identification between your import and export volumes
  • Direct executive access for decisions that can’t wait for committee approval
  • International container focus – we don’t dilute our expertise chasing domestic freight

Let’s Connect Your Operations and Optimize Your Inland Network

Contact our ocean carrier specialists to discover how many import-export synergies you’re leaving on the table and how we can improve your container velocity while reducing your total inland transportation costs.

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The Mark-it Express Promise

“Honest and transparent to a fault” isn’t marketing speak – it’s how we operate. We’re large enough to handle your volume, small enough to know your name, and experienced enough to navigate any challenge the supply chain throws at us.

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