Loading and Unloading Overseas Containers

Precision handling for international freight.

Whether you’re importing floor-loaded cartons from Asia or exporting pallets to Europe, our teams are trained to safely and efficiently load and unload overseas containers. From container devanning to pallet building and export prep, we make sure your cargo flows seamlessly from dock to destination.

What We Handle

  • Floor-loaded imports – loose cartons, mixed SKUs, case goods
  • Export container loading – palletized freight, blocked & braced for ocean transit
  • Mixed commodity sorting – separate by SKU, PO, destination, or retail store
  • Re-palletizing for compliance with U.S. or foreign standards
  • Oversized or irregular freight requiring custom loading strategy
  • E-commerce & retail goods consolidated for overseas shipping

Services Included

  • Devanning (unloading) – removing goods from 20’ / 40’ / 40’ HC containers
  • Palletizing & wrapping – built to your specs, stacked safely, and shrink-wrapped
  • Sort & segregate – by SKU, order, or customer
  • Count & verify – carton counts checked against BOL or packing list
  • Blocking & bracing – dunnage, straps, and bars for export container loading
  • Exception reporting – damages, shortages, or overages documented
  • Debris collection – cardboard, dunnage, and plastic staged for disposal

Why This Matters

International freight is subject to tight schedules, customs inspections, and damage risks. Proper container loading and unloading reduces claims, speeds clearance, and protects your reputation with buyers and suppliers.

Safety & Quality

  • Trained crews in safe lift techniques, team lifts, and high-density container handling
  • Damage-prevention measures: corner guards, layer pads, wrap & banding
  • Compliance with site SOPs for equipment, PPE, and dock safety
  • Photo documentation available for before/after proof and claims

How It Works

  1. Scope review – container type, commodity, average carton size/weight, pallet specs
  2. Crew assignment – right-sized team scheduled to match your arrival window
  3. Unload or load – devanning imports or loading exports to spec
  4. Sort, palletize, secure – built, wrapped, labeled, and staged for pickup or delivery
  5. Verify & document – counts checked, exceptions logged, and photos provided

Industries We Support

  • Importers & distributors
  • Retail & e-commerce DCs
  • Food & beverage (packaged, palletized)
  • Manufacturing & assembly support
  • 3PLs and cross-dock networks

FAQs

What sizes of containers can you handle?
We service 20’, 40’, and 40’ high-cube containers, both imports and exports.
Do you provide palletizing for floor-loaded imports?
Yes. We unload cartons, palletize to your specs, wrap, and stage for outbound shipment.
Can you block and brace export containers?
Yes. We use dunnage, straps, or load bars to secure freight for safe ocean transit.
Do you bring equipment?
We provide standard manual handling tools on request. Pallet jacks, shrink wrap, and dunnage can be staged on-site or coordinated through us.
Do you verify counts during unload?
Yes. We match carton counts against the packing list and flag discrepancies immediately.
Do you handle hazardous cargo?
No. We only work with non-hazardous freight. Hazardous materials must be handled by certified hazmat providers.

Get a Quote

Tell us about your container project and we’ll recommend the right crew and pricing.

  • Container type: 20’, 40’, 40’ HC
  • Commodity: Cartons, pallets, mixed freight
  • Volume: Containers per day/week
  • Specs: Pallet build rules, height/weight limits
  • Location: Facility address, dock appointments

Call (314) 429-1277 or Request a Quote