What It Means for You: These warehouses give you the flexibility to store imported goods securely while deferring duties and taxes until you’re ready to either re-export them or bring them into the U.S. market. Perfect for managing cash flow and storing products until you’re ready for the next step.
Why It’s Handy: If you’re looking to keep goods under wraps until you decide their final destination, a Customs Bonded Warehouse is your go-to option.
What It Means for You: Operating within a Free Trade Zone lets you store, manufacture, or handle goods without worrying about duties—at least until they enter the U.S. market. This is ideal if your operations involve some assembly or packaging that needs to happen before your goods are ready for sale.
Why It’s Handy: When you need the flexibility to work on your goods without paying duties upfront, FTZ Warehouses have you covered.
What It Means for You: CFS facilities are where we consolidate or deconsolidate shipments, especially useful when your load doesn’t fill an entire container. Here, goods are stored until they can be combined with other shipments, making it a smart choice for LCL shipping.
Why It’s Handy: For those smaller shipments that need to hitch a ride with others to their next destination, CFS is where it all comes together.