Competent shippers are turning to transloading and CFS services to keep cargo moving quickly and affordably as new regulations are introduced and old ones are repealed. Blue Ridge Logistics provides the kind of tailored solutions that streamline the supply chain at critical points, without compromising control.
If you’re importing, exporting, or distributing high-volume goods, understanding how these services cut costs and time is essential to your success.
What is Transloading?
- Transfers cargo between modes, typically from ocean containers to domestic trucks or rail, allowing faster inland delivery.
- Maximizes full truckload potential, reducing the need for multiple LTL shipments and driving down per-unit freight costs.
- Reduces demurrage and detention fees, by getting containers off docks and into motion quickly.
- Improves flexibility by rerouting or reallocating freight as supply chain needs shift.
What is a CFS (Container Freight Station)?
- Consolidates LCL (less than container load) shipments, optimizing container space and lowering shipping rates.
- Provides short-term storage, keeping your cargo safe while awaiting final transportation instructions.
- Supports customs clearance off-site, which often speeds up the import process and reduces port congestion.
- Ideal for complex shipments, including multiple suppliers or varied destinations.
Cost Savings and Time Gains
- Lower landed costs, via efficient mode switching and container optimization.
- Shorter dwell times, cutting port-related fees and delays.
- Better final-mile coordination, especially when shipments are broken down and sorted at a CFS before delivery.
- Supports compliance, with centralized documentation and streamlined customs interaction.
Why Blue Ridge?
- Strategic CFS locations, near key ports and rail yards.
- Hands-on service model, meaning you’re never left wondering where your freight is.
- Flexible transloading options, tailored to your product type and volume.
- Real-time updates, so you stay informed without chasing status reports.
- FTZ warehousing options in Savannah, GA, and Texas – between Houston and Dallas.
- Bonded warehousing options in Los Angeles and Savannah, GA.
Ready to Reduce Costs and Speed Up Delivery?
Partner with Blue Ridge Logistics to integrate cutting-edge transloading and CFS strategies into your logistics plan. When it’s time to move goods faster, smarter, and more affordably—Blue Ridge delivers.