What is the function of Container Freight Station?

A container freight station is a facility where freight shipments are consolidated or de-consolidated, and staged between transport legs. A CFS is typically located in proximity to an ocean, port, or airport where cargo containers are transported to and from.

What is difference between CFS and ICD?

An ICD is generally located in the interiors (outside the port towns) of the country away from the gateway ports. CFS, on the other hand, is an off-dock facility located near the servicing ports which helps in decongesting the port by shifting cargo and Customs related activities outside the port area.

What is the difference between Container Yard and Container Freight Station?

Container Yard is a place where containers are stored before loading on to the vessel or after unloading from the vessel/ship after it arrives at Port. A Container Yard is primarily used for FCL (Full container load shipment). Container freight station is majorly used for LCL( Less than container load) shipments.

How many activities are involved in CFS?

The cash flow statement is broken down into three different business activities: operations, investing, and financing.

What do you mean by TEU?

The twenty-foot equivalent unit (abbreviated TEU or teu) is an inexact unit of cargo capacity, often used for container ships and container ports.

What is difference between CFS and AFS?

While CFS handles maritime cargo, an AFS is meant to handle air cargo.

What is FCL and LCL?

FCL (Full Container Load), or full container: the client’s goods are transported in a filled and sealed container; LCL (Less than Container Load) or grouped shipment : the client’ goods are not numerous enough to fill a container, the goods of several clients are put into one container.

What are the prerequisites of setting up Container Freight Station?

Office building for ICD, Customs office and a separate block for user agencies equipped with basic facilities. Warehousing facility, separately for exports and imports and long term storage of bonded cargo. Gate Complex with separate entry and exit. Adequate parking space for vehicles awaiting entry to the terminal.