Container Freight Station
ContactOur CFS site is located just minutes from the Port of Detroit and local rail-yards, which reduces our customers’ transportation costs.
Lutheran Brothers is a designated CFS (K023) and works closely with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as well as the FDA, USDA and Department of Agriculture on scheduling, securing and completing exams on imported cargo from around the world.
U.S. Customs and other governmental regulatory agency offices are within one mile from our CFS inspection facility. Being in such a close proximity cuts the waiting time for inspection, which in turn expedites the release of our customers’ goods.
If you are looking for a CFS warehouse for your cargo shipments and inspections, please contact us today!
What is a Container Freight Station (CFS)?
A Container Freight Station (CFS) is a facility located near a port, ocean or an airport. Consolidation and deconsolidation of freight shipments, as well as U.S. Customs Inspections are carried out at the CFS. At the loading port, CFS implies to a location designated by the carriers for obtaining cargo which has to be loaded into the containers by the carrier. Similarly, at the destination or unloading port, CFS implies to a location designated by the carriers of the cargo for unloading of the containerized cargo.
At the destination port, the collection of the cargo from a CFS warehouse requires two types of documents:
- A delivery order, which instructs the warehouse to release the shipments.
- Customs clearance, which shows that a person has been given approval by U.S. Customs, for the goods to be released to them.
Advantages
- Reduced transportation costs. Our CFS site is located just minutes from the Port of Detroit and local rail-yards, which reduces transportation costs.
- Expedited delivery of goods. U.S. Customs and other governmental regulatory agency offices are within a mile from our CFS inspection facility, which cuts waiting time for inspection and expedites the release of goods.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Container Freight Station (CFS) services in Detroit, Michigan
Lutheran Brothers Warehouse Corporation provides reliable CFS services, container unloading, freight handling, cargo inspections and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) examination support for importers, exporters and freight forwarders throughout Metro Detroit, including Dearborn, Livonia, Southfield, Troy, Warren, Sterling Heights and Auburn Hills, as well as businesses shipping to and from Windsor, Ontario and across Canada. Whether you’re managing international freight, coordinating customs examinations or seeking efficient container handling and cargo storage solutions, explore our frequently asked questions to learn how our Container Freight Station services can help streamline logistics, improve supply chain efficiency and keep your shipments moving.
What is a Container Freight Station (CFS) and how does it work?
A Container Freight Station, or CFS, is a facility used to receive, handle, consolidate, separate or inspect containerized freight. Lutheran Brothers provides CFS-related services in Detroit, helping importers, exporters and freight providers manage cargo handling and customs-related logistics.
Where can importers find U.S. Customs examination services in Detroit?
Lutheran Brothers operates a U.S. Customs examination facility in Detroit, Michigan. The facility supports customs-related cargo inspections and handling requirements, providing an important resource for importers and logistics providers moving goods through the Detroit region.
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2030 Howard Street,
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-8790
(313) 963-9639