Transloading an ocean container into a domestic trailer in Kent, WA

OPTIMIZED SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

TRANSLOADING SERVICES THAT WORK FOR YOU

Transloading: the secret to keeping your supply chain fast, flexible and affordable. By shifting freight between those big ocean containers and domestic trailers or railcars, we help you keep costs down, save time and keep your cargo moving from the port to the warehouse to the final delivery - all without losing a beat.

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  • 50% Cost Savings
  • 6+ Major Port Locations
  • 24/7 Operations
  • 100% Secure Handling

COVERAGE AT EVERY MAJOR PNW. PORT & RAIL HUB

Plonked right next to the action at key gateways, we make sure your cargo never gets stuck in limbo at the port. We get it off, processed, and ready for domestic trucking or rail lickety-split, so you get the delivery you need on time.

  • Port of Tacoma

    Pacific Northwest gateway

  • Port of Seattle

    Pacific Northwest gateway

  • Port of Portland

    Pacific Northwest gateway

Get in touch and we'll make sure your freight always has a clear run.

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WHAT MAKES OUR TRANSLOADING SERVICES SO SPECIAL?

At Long Road Warehouse, we build a supply chain that's flexible and cost effective - and goes the distance from coast to coast.

  • SAVE SERIOUS CASH ON FREIGHT COSTS

    Moving freight to 53' domestic trailers cuts that drayage and ocean cost in half - which is often the whole savings.

  • GET YOUR FREIGHT MOVING FAST

    Cross docking gets your freight zipping out the door and on to the customer right away.

  • SAFETY COMES FIRST

    We keep tabs on your freight in real time and double check every transfer so accuracy is never an issue.

  • STAY AHEAD OF PORT DELAYS

    Fast unloading means you avoid getting fined for detention and demurrage - easy come, easy go.

  • SCALE YOUR BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE

    We've got you covered from coast to coast with bonded, temperature controlled and hazmat ready space - where ever you need it.

  • TRUST US TO HANDLE YOUR FREIGHT

    We use only the best vetted facilities and pros to keep your freight safe and secure.

OUR TRANSLOADING SOLUTIONS

From container offloading to cross-docking and delivery, we handle every step in one building, so your freight never waits on a second vendor.

  • Transloading an ocean container into a domestic trailer in Kent, WA

    Container Offloading & Palletizing

    We unload ocean containers in-house and palletize cargo for domestic trailers, saving time and money over long-haul moves.
  • Transloading an ocean container into a domestic trailer in Kent, WA

    Flexible Modal Transfers

    Transfer cargo quickly to FTL, LTL, rail or domestic containers—cutting empty miles and chassis fees.
  • Transloading an ocean container into a domestic trailer in Kent, WA

    Connected Distribution

    Once unloaded, cargo is cross-docked and sent to warehouses, DCs, or retail locations—all under one roof.

HEAVY AND OVERSIZED TRANSLOADING

Not every container is neat rows of cartons. Some arrive heavy, some arrive awkward, and both change the job.

A heavy container is the quiet one. Load an ocean box to the roof with dense freight and it can gross well past what a truck is legally allowed to carry on the road, which means it cannot leave the terminal in one piece without an overweight permit and a route that avoids the wrong bridges. Transloading solves it without the paperwork: strip the box at our dock near the port, split the weight across two domestic trailers, and each one rolls out legal. The freight that came in as one overweight problem leaves as two ordinary loads.

Oversized and long freight is the awkward one. Machinery, coils, long commodities, anything that will not sit politely on a 48-by-40 pallet needs to be moved, blocked and secured by hand rather than run through a standard palletizing flow. The care is in the securing — the right dunnage and bracing so a heavy, off-centre piece does not shift on the highway. For freight that has to be protected as well as moved, we build it into a custom crate or skid before it goes back out; for the routing and permit side of a heavy pull, that is drayage. Tell us the weight and the dimensions up front and we will tell you honestly whether it transloads, crates, or ships as-is.

HOW TRANSLOADING WORKS

A simple process that keeps your freight moving from port to destination without a gap where days disappear.

  • Containers Arrive

    Containers picked up from port or rail terminal and transported to our facility.

  • Unload & Sort

    Quick unloading with palletizing, sorting, or consolidation as needed.

  • Load & Transfer

    Freight loaded onto the optimal transport mode—truck, rail, or domestic trailer.

  • Final Delivery

    Direct delivery to warehouses, DCs, or retail locations with minimal delay.

WHEN SPEED MATTERS: RAPID CROSS-DOCK WAREHOUSING

Located right by the docks and rail yards, our cross-dock facilities cut down on transfer time. We also offer temporary storage to stash cargo while you're sorting out your next move - whether that's a peak period or waiting for an outbound truck.

With multi door facilities that can handle high volumes without slowing down, we make the most of the warehouse space. Bump up your efficiency and keep costs down by letting us take care of the logistics.

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Transloading an ocean container into a domestic trailer in Kent, WA
Transloading an ocean container into a domestic trailer in Kent, WA

ALL-IN-ONE IMPORT & EXPORT HANDLING - ONE PROVIDER FOR ALL YOUR MOVING PARTS

We're with you from the minute cargo starts rolling in - whether it comes in or goes out. From warehousing that's all squared away with customs to palletizing and bulk handling and all the specialized equipment in between - we keep track of everything and keep things running like clockwork.

  • bonded warehousing that gives you the flexibility you need with customs,
  • handling fragile or valuable goods like solar panels,
  • special equipment for anything too big or too heavy for standard gear.
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DRAYAGE SERVICES - THE FINAL MILE

Getting cargo from the ports and rail yards to our transloading facilities is where reliability really matters. We keep it moving on time, every time - from the minute those containers arrive, we get to work prepping the next load for its next leg.

Our in-house drayage service means we don't let you down - we keep your distribution schedule on track, and your costs down too. At Long Road Warehouse we keep the momentum going, making sure your shipments keep rolling.

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Transloading an ocean container into a domestic trailer in Kent, WA

HOW WE USE TECH TO GIVE YOU MORE CONTROL

SEE IT ALL IN REAL TIME

Complete clarity across every stage of your supply chain - that's what we offer.

We're using the best of the best in transportation management systems to give you a real clear picture of every stage of your supply chain. At Long Road Warehouse, we're always on top of your shipments, inventory and routing - giving you the control and visibility you need.

With real time data at our fingertips we catch and fix problems before they blow up into big issues - meaning your freight is always moving smoothly from one mode to the next.

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SUSTAINABILITY THAT TRULY DRIVES PROFITABILITY

The fact is, sustainability isn't just a feel-good exercise - it's a way to keep a lot more of your hard earned cash. Long Road Warehouse helps you slash your carbon footprint and your costs at the same time. This is all about looking for smart ways to save money - like optimising routes so you're not driving round in circles, using less fuel and reducing energy waste wherever we can.

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GREEN LOGISTICS

The kind of sustainable practices that just happen to be good for your wallet too.

INDUSTRIES THAT LEAN HARDEST ON TRANSLOADING

Transloading is the key to a lot of industries that desperately need to keep their logistics as lean as possible if they want to stay ahead of the game. That includes anything from consumer goods and manufacturing to online retailers and high street stores, where being able to control costs, serve customers quickly and keep a competitive edge is everything.

  • Consumer Goods

    Getting your products in and out of stores faster and keeping track of inventory with ease.

  • Manufacturing

    Getting the parts and components you need on time and when you need them.

  • E-commerce

    Making sure your online customers can get what they want in the time they want it - and fast.

  • Retail

    Keeping your shelves stocked and getting products to stores in good time.

STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING COSTS THAT ACTUALLY DELIVER

Cost savings starts with thinking really carefully about your transloading. By moving freight out of those huge ocean containers and into domestic trailers at cleverly placed facilities, you can really cut down on those expensive transportation costs and avoid getting hit with all sorts of nasty charges.

Transloading also cuts empty running and dodges some of the charges that catch importers off guard, like demurrage and detention. By matching the right transport mode to each leg, consolidating loads and getting smarter about how you move goods, businesses like yours bring those supply chain costs down and keep the savings.

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Transloading an ocean container into a domestic trailer in Kent, WA

READY TO OPTIMIZE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN?

Partner with Long Road Warehouse for reliable, efficient transloading services that keep your cargo moving. Get in touch and we'll show you where transloading takes cost out of your lanes.

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  • 50% COST SAVINGS
  • 1000+ CONTAINERS MONTHLY
  • 99% ON-TIME DELIVERY
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Transloading — common questions

What is transloading?

Transloading is moving cargo from one type of equipment to another, most often stripping an ocean container and reloading the freight onto domestic 53-foot trailers. It gets your goods out of the box that costs money every day and onto cheaper domestic equipment.

When should I transload instead of shipping the container inland?

When the inland leg is long enough that per-diem and chassis rent on the ocean box outweigh the cost of handling. Three 40-foot high-cubes often transload into two 53-foot trailers, so you also move fewer units. The full math is in our guide to transloading versus shipping the container inland.

How fast can you transload a container?

Most containers are stripped and reloaded the same day they arrive, which is what sends the empty back before per-diem builds. The more notice we have on the inbound and the outbound, the tighter the turn.

Do you transload near the Seattle and Tacoma ports?

Yes. Our Kent, WA dock is a short drayage lane from both port terminals, so the container is pulled, transloaded and the empty returned with minimal time on the clock.