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Transloading and Warehousing in Carson, 5 Miles from the Port of Long Beach

Transloading is unloading an ocean container and reloading the freight into a domestic trailer, usually a 53-foot dry van. Whisk Freight Brokerage arranges transloading, deconsolidation, short-term storage and DC bypass at a warehouse in Carson, CA, for import containers from LA/Long Beach.

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— How Transload Works

How Transloading Works in Carson

Each import container follows the same sequence through Carson. Storage is added only when freight has to wait for its next leg.

  1. Ports of LA/Long Beach

    Container Arrives

    We confirm the container is available, released and free of holds before a drayage carrier is dispatched.

  2. Drayage

    Drayage to Carson

    The container is drayed from the terminal to the warehouse in Carson, 5 miles from the Port of Long Beach, ahead of its last free day.

  3. Unload and transload

    Unloaded and Reloaded

    The container is unloaded (devanned), the freight is counted and checked, and palletized or floor-loaded freight is reloaded into 53-foot trailers. The empty is returned to the port.

  4. When needed

    Short-Term Storage

    Freight that is not shipping right away is held in Carson until you or your customer release it.

  5. Outbound

    Truckload, Box Truck or Sprinter

    Freight ships on a 53-foot truckload, a box truck or a sprinter van, or direct to stores and customers as a DC bypass.

Process overview. Timing depends on terminal availability, the last free day and when the freight is released.
Carson, CA

5 Miles from the Ports of LA / Long Beach

The warehouse in Carson is 5 miles from the Port of Long Beach. The short dray from the terminal limits chassis days and leaves more of the line's free time to return the empty before per diem is charged.

At the Carson warehouse, containers are devanned, freight is counted and inspected, and empty containers are returned. Depending on your needs, freight can be consolidated into outbound trailers, separated by destination, stored short term or sent directly to stores and customers through distribution center (DC) bypass.

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01 · Held until it is released

Storage

Palletized or floor-loaded freight can be stored at the Carson warehouse while it awaits a delivery appointment, the destination’s receiving date or a customer order.

Devanning the container and returning the empty within free time eliminates per diem and extra chassis-day charges while the freight remains in storage until it is needed.

Storage is used only when needed. Once you or your customer authorize delivery, we arrange the next leg by truckload, box truck or sprinter van, depending on the shipment’s requirements.

Best for
  • Freight whose destination is not ready to receive it
  • Containers that have to be returned before per diem is charged while the freight is not ready to ship
  • Freight going out later on a truckload, box truck or sprinter van

One-to-one Transloading

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Cargo Consolidation

3 ocean containersDevan in Carson2 × 53-foot trailers
02 · From ocean container to 53-foot trailer

Transload

At the Carson warehouse, containers are devanned and freight is counted, inspected and reloaded into 53-foot trailers for final delivery. One container can be transloaded into one trailer. When cargo volume, weight and loading requirements allow, freight from three containers can instead be consolidated into two trailers, reducing the number of trucks needed for delivery.

The empty containers are returned after devanning rather than hauled inland and back. Returning them within free time eliminates per diem and extra chassis-day charges while the freight continues to its destination.

Best for
  • Several containers going to the same destination
  • Time-critical or just-in-time freight requiring expedited delivery by team drivers
  • Freight traveling more than 500 miles from the LA/Long Beach ports
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03 · One container, several shipments

Deconsolidation

A mixed import container can carry freight for several destinations. At the Carson warehouse, the container is devanned and its contents are sorted by purchase order, product or consignee—the company receiving the freight.

The separated freight is loaded into 53-foot trailers or 53-foot domestic intermodal containers for transport to the designated pool point or distribution center. Freight awaiting a receiving date can be held in short-term storage until it is ready to move.

For a quote, send the packing list, instructions for separating the freight, and the destination and required arrival date for each outbound shipment.

Best for
  • A container holding freight for several customers or locations
  • Purchase orders or SKUs that need to ship separately
  • Containers where part ships right away and the rest goes into storage
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04 · Port to store, without the DC

DC Bypass

At the Carson warehouse, freight is devanned, sorted and loaded for delivery to stores, customers or regional distribution points, bypassing your distribution center.

The container is devanned in Carson, the freight is sorted by destination and loaded out direct, so it never takes a door at your DC. Receiving, putaway and picking for that freight are skipped.

DC bypass works when the freight is already allocated to destinations before the container is unloaded.

Best for
  • Freight already assigned to stores or customers before sorting in Carson
  • Seasonal or promotional shipments when your distribution center has limited receiving capacity
  • Shipments that can be prepared in Carson without another unload, sort and reload at your distribution center
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Transload and Storage Quotes

What information do you need for a transload or storage quote?

Send the packing list and the details below that apply to your shipment:

  • Containers and timing: Container quantities, sizes and types, expected arrival dates, and monthly volume for recurring shipments. Include the terminal and last free day if port pickup is needed.
  • Cargo and counts: Commodity, whether freight is palletized or floor-loaded, and carton and pallet counts per container, broken down by product where applicable.
  • Dimensions and weights: Carton dimensions and weight by carton type; pallet dimensions, loaded heights and weights where applicable; and total cargo weight per container. Include units of measurement.
  • Services required: Transloading, deconsolidation, storage or DC bypass, including whether freight from multiple containers will be consolidated.
  • Sorting instructions, if needed: How freight should be separated by purchase order, product or destination, with quantities assigned to each outbound shipment.
  • Preparation and special handling: Pallet requirements, maximum loaded heights, wrapping, repalletizing and any special cargo-handling requirements.
  • Carton and pallet labeling, if needed: Whether labels are customer-supplied or need to be printed, the number of labels per carton or pallet, placement requirements, and whether existing labels must be removed or covered.
  • Storage, if needed: Expected quantities, whether freight can be stacked, anticipated storage time and planned release quantities and dates.
  • Outbound shipments: Destination addresses, quantities and equipment required for each shipment, required arrival dates, and receiving hours or appointment requirements. Indicate whether you need us to arrange outbound transportation.
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— Questions Shippers Ask

Transloading FAQ

What is transloading?

Transloading is unloading freight from an ocean container and reloading it into a domestic trailer, usually a 53-foot dry van, for transport to its destination. The empty container is returned to the ocean carrier’s designated terminal or depot rather than hauled inland and back. When cargo volume, weight and loading requirements allow, freight from multiple containers can be consolidated into fewer outbound trailers.

What is the difference between transloading and deconsolidation?

Transloading shifts freight from an ocean container into a domestic trailer, usually for one destination or a few. Deconsolidation breaks a mixed container into separate shipments by purchase order, SKU or consignee, so each one ships on the equipment that fits it: a 53-foot truckload, a box truck or a sprinter van.

What is DC bypass?

DC bypass means preparing freight at the Carson warehouse for shipment to stores, customers or regional distribution points without routing it through your distribution center. The container is unloaded, freight is sorted and prepared by destination, and outbound shipments are loaded according to your instructions and receiving requirements. Carson handles the freight preparation that would otherwise take place at your distribution center.

Where is the transload warehouse?

The warehouse is in Carson, California, 5 miles from the Port of Long Beach. The short dray from the LA/Long Beach terminals limits chassis days and leaves more of the steamship line's free time to return the empty container before per diem is charged. Freight then ships by truckload, box truck or sprinter van.

Why transload instead of sending the container inland?

For freight traveling more than 500 miles from the LA/Long Beach ports, transloading allows the inland trip to move in a domestic trailer while the empty ocean container is returned locally. Returning the empty within free time eliminates per diem and extra chassis-day charges. When cargo volume, weight and loading requirements allow, freight from three containers can be consolidated into two 53-foot trailers, reducing the number of trucks needed for the inland trip.

Can freight be stored in Carson after it is unloaded?

Yes. Palletized or floor-loaded freight can be held at the warehouse in Carson until you or your customer release it. Storage is added only when the freight needs to wait for its next leg. When it is released, the outbound truckload, box truck or sprinter van is arranged for delivery.

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