A Container Freight Station (CFS) is a facility where cargo is consolidated (grouped) or deconsolidated (separated) before being loaded into or after being unloaded from shipping containers.
How It Works:
- Exporters send goods to the CFS.
- Cargo from multiple exporters is consolidated into containers.
- Containers are transported to the port for shipment.
- At the destination, containers are brought to a CFS.
- Goods are deconsolidated and delivered to respective consignees.
Benefits:
- Enables efficient handling of small shipments (LCL)
- Reduces shipping costs through consolidation
- Simplifies cargo handling and documentation
- Improves logistics efficiency
Example:
Multiple small exporters send goods to a CFS, where they are combined into a single container for export to Europe.