Port of Long Beach logistics, Southern California markets and nationwide trucking.
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Port drayage, bonded storage, CFS, transloading and trucking, organized around how each type of shipper actually moves freight.
Logistics by industry
Our logistics by industry pages explain how we support six types of shippers moving freight through the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles: importers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, manufacturers, retailers and e-commerce sellers. Every one of them uses the same terminals, chassis and trucks, but each has different documents, deadlines and measures of success.
A forwarder is judged by its customer on the destination leg. A manufacturer is judged by whether the line keeps running. A retail vendor is judged by the retailer's compliance scorecard. We run the same core services from our Long Beach operation, set up differently for each.
Industries we serve and what each needs most
This table summarizes the main problem each shipper type brings to the port and the services that usually solve it.
| Shipper type | Main problem at the port | Services most used |
|---|---|---|
| Importers | Getting containers out within free time and into inventory | Drayage, container storage, warehousing, trucking |
| Freight forwarders and NVOCCs | A reliable destination partner for customer freight | FCL drayage, CFS deconsolidation, bonded moves, delivery |
| Customs brokers | Moving and holding uncleared cargo correctly | Bonded drayage, bonded warehousing, in-bond coordination |
| Manufacturers | Inputs arriving on the production schedule | Heavy-container drayage, buffer and bonded storage, scheduled releases |
| Retailers and distributors | Meeting routing guides and DC appointments | Transloading, cross-docking, labeling, truckload delivery |
| E-commerce sellers | Preparing bulk inventory for fulfillment centers | Container unloading, carton and pallet prep, overflow storage, LTL |
Who we work with
Choose your business type to see how we handle your freight, the documents involved and the mistakes to avoid.
Importers
One U.S.-side partner for importers at Los Angeles and Long Beach: drayage, bonded storage, CFS, transloading, warehousing and nationwide trucking.
Learn moreFreight Forwarders
A Los Angeles and Long Beach destination partner for forwarders and NVOCCs: FCL drayage, LCL deconsolidation, bonded moves and delivery.
Learn moreCustoms Brokers
A bonded carrier and customs-bonded warehouse partner for brokers' clients at Los Angeles and Long Beach, with arrival reporting and partial withdrawals.
Learn moreManufacturers
Drayage, buffer storage, bonded storage and scheduled delivery for imported components and raw materials.
Learn moreRetailers & Distributors
Port logistics for retail and wholesale freight: transloading, routing guide compliance, appointment delivery to DCs and stores.
Learn moreE-commerce Sellers
Port logistics for e-commerce sellers: container unloading, fulfillment center prep, overflow storage and delivery to FC appointments.
Learn moreWhat stays the same across every industry
Port logistics for importers of every kind starts with the same constraint: the container has a limited number of free days at the terminal, and the clock keeps running whether or not the consignee is ready. Our port drayage is planned to the last free day, and our container storage gives freight somewhere to go when the destination cannot receive yet.
The same operation supports every page in this section. We hold bonded carrier authority and run a CBP bonded warehouse, a container freight station, transloading and warehousing in Long Beach, with company-owned 20-foot, 40-foot and triaxle chassis. Final delivery runs by local truck, LTL or full truckload nationwide, with cross-border service to Canada and Mexico.
How to use logistics by industry pages
- If you import your own goods, start with importers and our import logistics overview.
- If you arrange freight for others, see freight forwarders or customs brokers.
- If the freight feeds production, see manufacturers.
- If the freight goes to retail DCs or stores, see retailers and distributors.
- If the freight goes to fulfillment centers, see e-commerce sellers.
- If you are new to the port process, read the guide to importing through Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Not sure which fits your business?
Tell us what you ship, where it arrives and where it needs to go, and we will recommend the right mix of services. Call 888-718-9559.
Request a freight quoteFrequently asked questions
Do you only work with importers?
No. We also work with freight forwarders, NVOCCs and customs brokers who arrange freight for others, and with manufacturers, retailers, distributors and e-commerce sellers who own the goods.
Which ports do you serve?
We dray containers from the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles. Our warehouse, CFS and bonded facility are in Long Beach, close to both.
Do you file customs entries?
No. A licensed customs broker files entries. We work alongside brokers, moving and storing cargo in bond and picking up freight once it is released.
Can one provider handle drayage, storage and delivery?
Yes. We handle the port pickup, warehousing or bonded storage, and FTL, LTL or cross-border delivery, which removes handoffs between separate providers.
What if my business fits more than one category?
Many do. A manufacturer may also sell online, or a forwarder may act as importer of record. Read the pages that apply and tell us how your freight flows; we will set up the service around it.