CFS Warehouse (Container Freight Station) – A Key Link in Rail Logistics

A CFS warehouse plays a vital role in logistics, especially for LCL (Less than Container Load) cargo. Located in Tien Son Industrial Park – Bac Ninh, the heart of a major economic zone, this CFS provides a comprehensive and efficient service chain.

1. LCL Export Consolidation Service

Essence of the service: Instead of a single shipper renting a full container (FCL) at high cost when volume is small, the CFS consolidates cargo from multiple shippers into one container.

Detailed Process:

• Cargo reception: Enterprises in nearby provinces (Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, etc.) deliver goods by truck to Tien Son CFS.

• Storage & Tallying: Goods are checked, counted, and stored in the staging area.

• Consolidation & Containerization: Warehouse staff sort and load shipments from multiple shippers into one container, optimizing space while ensuring safety.

• Transport to Port: Once filled, containers are trucked directly to Hai Phong or Cai Lan ports for export.

Benefit: Customers pay only for their actual cargo volume, saving significantly compared to renting a full container.

2. LCL Import Handling & Domestic Distribution

Essence of the service: Import LCL containers, instead of being delivered to a single consignee, are brought to the CFS for deconsolidation and distributed to multiple consignees.

Detailed Process:

• Container arrival: Import containers from Hai Phong/Cai Lan are moved to Tien Son CFS.

• Unloading & Checking: Cargo is unloaded, verified against documents, and sorted by consignee.

• Storage & Customs Clearance: Each consignee’s cargo is stored pending customs clearance.

• Domestic distribution: After clearance, VINALOG IET arranges delivery directly to customers’ warehouses.

Benefit: Customers receive goods quickly at their warehouse without handling complex port procedures.

3. Value-Added Services

Turning the CFS from a storage site into a cargo processing center:

• Packing & Sorting: Repacking, labeling, and classification to meet export/import market standards.

• Cargo Handling: Professional loading/unloading with trained staff and modern equipment.

• Customs Clearance: VINALOG IET can handle all customs procedures on behalf of customers — document preparation, declaration, tax payment, and cargo release.

4. Strategic Location Advantages

Proximity to major manufacturers: Located in a core industrial cluster hosting global players like Samsung, Canon, Foxconn.

• Reduces inland trucking costs.

• Shortens transit times and enhances responsiveness.

• Facilitates coordination with manufacturers’ supply chains.

Excellent multimodal connections:

• Road: Direct access to National Highway 1A, Hanoi–Bac Giang Expressway, Hanoi–Hai Phong Expressway.

• Seaport: Gateway to Hai Phong Port – Northern Vietnam’s main export hub.

• Airport: Convenient for combined air transport via Noi Bai International Airport.

Conclusion

The Tien Son CFS Warehouse by VINALOG IET is not merely a storage point — it is an integrated logistics hub designed to:

• Handle LCL cargo with specialized facilities and processes.

• Deliver value-added services from packing to customs clearance.

• Leverage its strategic location within industrial zones and transport corridors.

This synergy enables customers to achieve the optimal balance of Cost – Time – Efficiency, turning the challenges of LCL cargo into a competitive advantage in the global supply chain.