Connecting the Shipping Dots

Containers arrive at ports. Then what?

Most products need to travel much further inland. Our Riverside team specializes in that critical handoff point - moving goods from international containers to whatever takes them to their final destination.

What We Actually Do

Container transloading sounds complicated, but it's pretty straightforward:

    ✓ Open up shipping containers when they arrive
    ✓ Move everything out carefully ✓ Count and check what's there
    ✓ Get items ready for their next journey
    ✓ Load onto trucks, trains, or smaller vehicles
    ✓ Handle all the paperwork so nothing gets lost

This process bridges the gap between international and domestic shipping - a transition point that can make or break delivery timelines.

Perfect for Certain Businesses →

    ● Importers using LA/Long Beach ports
    ● Companies receiving overseas materials
    ● Retailers spreading products to stores
    ● Exporters gathering goods for international shipping

Our multimodal transport connections give you options that single-method shipping can't match. Many clients combine ocean shipping's efficiency with truck flexibility or rail savings.

Port-to-Rail Makes Sense

For products traveling further into the US, our port-to-rail shipping options offer significant savings compared to long-haul trucking. We work with western rail providers to create seamless connections that reduce both costs and environmental impact.

→ The Extra Value We Provide

During freight rehandling, we help with practical challenges:

    ● Sorting items by final destination
    ● Reworking loads to fit domestic requirements
    ● Temporary holding when schedules don't align
    ● Combining partial shipments to save money
    ● Breaking bulk deliveries into smaller loads

Our Inland Empire location gives your shipping strategy advantages - close enough to ports for quick transfers but far enough to avoid port congestion costs and delays.

Real Talk About Container Issues

Let's be honest - shipping has gotten complicated lately. Port backlogs, driver shortages, and equipment scarcity create headaches for everyone involved in moving goods. That's why having a reliable transloading partner matters more than ever.

We've helped clients navigate container shortages by quickly emptying and returning equipment, reducing detention charges that eat into profits. Others have avoided port congestion fees by moving containers inland promptly where they can be unloaded at a more reasonable pace.

A local importer recently told us they'd cut nearly 4 days off their typical receiving timeline by using our transloading services instead of waiting for direct delivery from the ports. In today's tight supply chains, those days make a real difference.

Talk with us about how ASTORAGEHUB's transloading services might improve your shipping approach. The right connection between shipping methods can significantly reduce costs while speeding up deliveries.