Freight with confidence:
- 24/7 Support
- Fully Computerized MIS
- State of the-Art Camera Surveillance
- Largest Gulf Coast Container Freight Station
For a custom quote call 1-800-275-0221.
Houston Container Freight Station (C.F.S.)
- Cross-docking
- Transloading
- Port and customs clearance
- Demurrage/detention
- Packing and unpacking
- Location and storage
World Trade’s Container Freight Station is the cornerstone of our business, managing import and export CFS operations as well as other containerized freight processes. For exporting, we load over 5,000 containers a year of consolidated freight which equates to over 70,000 individual receivers. Import deconsolidates over 2,500 consolidated containers a year with over 37,000 bill of ladings delivered safely, courteously and on time. World Trade simplifies complicated transactions and high volume consolidation and deconsolidation operations.
Efficient Container Freight Service
All drivers picking up or delivering to the facility are handled and processed quickly with an average total stay of less than 30 minutes for the entire process. Those that are delayed due to lack of or improper information are assisted and handled as well.
“There’s nothing we can’t handle.”
- Containers
- Open Tops
- Flat Racks
- Vans
- FCL and LCL
These operations are complemented by our Houston CES (Centralized Examination Station) that provides U.S. Customs examinations and promotes the utmost in information accuracy and security standards.
Our receiving crew is very detailed with exceptions and suitability of freight and packaging that gives frontline protection from claims. All cargo is meticulously received with detailed condition reports. Crating and repair is available for anything not suitable for export.
Export and Import Services
Our Container Freight Station export services save time and improve containerization by modifying cube dimensions and using fortress-like blocking and bracing. Receivers are meticulously checked for packing flaws and unsafe shipping characteristics.
Import operations offers all freight services needed with exception to the customs broker. We provide customer service coordination for clearance, exams, compliance issues and delivery.
Our IPI and inland delivery programs provide the best in strip-and-ship operations, shipping daily rather than waiting for weekend consolidations.
Tracking
World Trade uses sophisticated online tracking systems to manage real-time data about your containers. Use our online CFS tracking form to check the status of your freight.
Online tracking is available for:
- CES exams
- USDA Fumigations
- GO and customs bonded warehousing
- General distribution services
- All import LCL, based on house B/L#
- All deliveries
For more information about our container freight station services, contact us at 713-672-7295 or email us.
