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What Is a Container Freight Station?

A container freight station is a facility that serves as a staging area for receiving bonded cargo from overseas shipping containers, international air freight, or bonded cargo from any other conveyance. Once safely stored, the cargo can be rebooked onto another carrier for the next leg of its journey.

Container Freight Station Benefits

By choosing our container freight station, you have access to multiple benefits:

• Avoid Additional Fees from the Ocean Freight Carrier

  Once an ocean liner carrying freight reaches port, the ocean freight carriers typically only give suppliers 3 to 4 days to return their container. If containers are not returned on time, additional fees are incurred. By utilizing our container freight station, these fees can be easily avoided.

• Expert Handling of Your Cargo by the CFS Team

  Since transporting palletized cargo in containers would take up too much room, cargo is usually loaded into containers individually or in boxes. This means that when your cargo arrives, it must be unloaded carefully by a team. Our CFS team is experienced at rapidly unloading cargo while doing so with the utmost care to avoid damaging it. We exceed the highest standard for efficiency and reliability, so you can rest assured your cargo is in good hands.

• Buy Time and Defer Duty Tax

  Your cargo can remain at the container freight station for up to 15 days. This buys additional time to make arrangements for your cargo for the next leg of its journey.

• Seamless Shipping from the CFS

  By selecting a container freight station that is owned by a trucking company, the next part of the process is seamless. All that is needed to have your shipment head back out for distribution is the proper paperwork from the broker. The trucking company then handles the rest.

Comet Delivery Services Container Freight Station

At Comet Delivery Services, we are committed to keeping your goods safe and secure until they are picked up or shipped. Conveniently located at the Gateway to Latin America, our customs-bonded container freight station features 24-hour security to keep your imported cargo secure.

Whether it's moving on to another international destination or staying in the United States, storing your shipment with us means your cargo maintains "duty-free" status until you decide your cargo’s next destination or disposition.

As a bonded U.S. Customs common carrier, we can move your shipment from our container freight station to anywhere in the United States, and our expert staff is fully versed on all regulations to ensure seamless movement of your cargo. Contact us to learn more about how storing and shipping your cargo with us can give your business a competitive advantage!