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Container Freight Stationnoun · abbr.

An off-port facility where containers are unpacked, stored and cleared.

A container freight station handles containers moved out of a congested port for unpacking, consolidation, inspection and clearance. Less-than-container-load shipments are usually deconsolidated here.

CFS handling adds its own charges and its own storage clock, so a consignment can accrue port, CFS and demurrage costs in sequence if clearance stalls.

Also called

  • CFS

Related terms

Bonded Warehouse

A customs-controlled facility where imports are stored before duty is paid.

Demurrage

Charges incurred when containers or vehicles are held beyond free time.

Customs Clearance

The process of getting goods legally released across a border.

Freight Forwarder

An agent who arranges transport of goods on your behalf.

More in Logistics & Trade

Air Waybill (AWB) Bill of Lading (BoL) Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Clearing Agent Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Free on Board (FOB) Harmonised System Code (HS Code)

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