Container Freight Station — controlled handling for LCL & FCL cargo
Secure, process-driven CFS operations for stuffing, de-stuffing, consolidation and customs inspection — designed to keep your containers, cargo and documentation perfectly aligned.
The critical link between your cargo, customs and the port
Container Freight Stations sit at the heart of many ocean moves — especially for LCL cargo, multi-vendor consolidations and customs-controlled shipments. Unstructured CFS operations can lead to misplaced cargo, mis-declared loads, delays and storage costs.
Freight Ways Logisticss manages CFS activities with clear processes, accurate documentation and close coordination with carriers, customs, and transporters — so your cargo keeps moving and every unit remains traceable.
Why our CFS operations add real control
Secure, controlled environment
Access controls, segregation and clear cargo zoning minimize risk and confusion.
Tight documentation link
Physical cargo always matches manifests, HBLs and customs entries.
Efficient consolidation & deconsolidation
Planned loading/unloading to reduce handling, errors and dwell time.
Integrated with transport
Aligned with trucking schedules, container movements and port cut-offs.
What our Container Freight Station service includes
Standardized processes for export and import cargo, from gate-in to final dispatch.
Export stuffing & consolidation
Planned loading of LCL and FCL export containers.
- Cargo receiving & verification
- Palletization and unitizing where needed
- Load plans aligned with weight & space
Import de-stuffing & segregation
Organized unpacking and allocation of import cargo.
- Container de-stuffing supervision
- Segregation by consignee / HBL
- Shortage / damage reporting
LCL groupage & multi-vendor handling
Efficient handling of small and frequent shipments.
- Consolidation of multiple vendors
- Labeling & marking control
- CFS-level inventory visibility
Customs inspection & exam support
CFS support for customs, port and other regulatory inspections.
- Cargo presentation for inspection
- Re-packing after exam
- Coordination with brokers & authorities
Short-term storage & staging
Staging cargo close to ports and terminals for smoother flows.
- Staging for export stuffing
- Temporary import storage
- FIFO / batch-based release where needed
Container & truck coordination
Matching container and truck movements to CFS workflows.
- Gate scheduling and slot management
- Minimized truck wait times
- Clean handover documentation
Where CFS adds the most value
Our CFS model is especially effective for complex, multi-party, and customs-sensitive flows.
How our Container Freight Station process runs
A clear, auditable workflow that keeps cargo, containers and documents in sync.
Gate-in & cargo receiving
Register trucks, containers and cargo, and verify against documentation.
Physical inspection & tally
Check packaging, count, condition and labeling; report variances.
Segregation & zoning
Allocate cargo to zones by shipment, consignee, service or customs status.
Stuffing / de-stuffing
Execute planned loading or unloading with supervision and checklists.
Documentation & customs linkage
Align manifests, HBL/MBL, and customs entries with physical cargo at CFS.
Release & dispatch
Handover to port, warehouse, or inland transport with proper sign-offs.
What we typically improve
CFS dwell time
↓ 10–30%
Faster movement through planned stuffing, de-stuffing and inspections.
Discrepancies & short shipments
↓ 30–50%
Stronger tally and documentation checks reduce mismatch and disputes.
Unplanned storage & penalties
↓ 15–25%
Better scheduling and coordination limit avoidable charges.
Frequently asked questions
Can you work with our preferred CFS locations?
Yes. We can operate within your nominated CFS facilities or recommend locations from our trusted network, depending on port and route.
Do you provide only CFS handling or also transport and freight?
We can offer standalone CFS handling, or integrate it with your ocean freight and inland transport as part of an end-to-end solution.
How do you manage visibility at CFS?
We keep clear records of gate-in, tally, stuffing/de-stuffing and dispatch events, and provide status updates aligned to your needs.
Can you support special cargo or inspections?
Yes. We can coordinate with relevant authorities and partners to ensure safe handling of special, sensitive or regulatory-controlled cargo.
Need more control over your CFS operations?
Share your current ports, CFS locations and flows — we’ll propose a structured Container Freight Station model around your cargo.