Managing import/export shipments often requires short-term or long-term storage of shipping containers. Best Ship Center provides secure container storage services just minutes away from Florida’s major ports.
Our facility is strategically located near Port Everglades and PortMiami, reducing drayage costs and minimizing transit delays.
We offer outdoor fenced yards for full-container storage and indoor options for LCL cargo. All areas are under 24/7 surveillance.
Unload, palletize, store – we handle it all. Our team can assist with devanning, sorting, repalletizing, and barcode labeling to get your products warehouse-ready.
We use video surveillance, access control systems, and detailed entry logs to secure your inventory.
Container storage refers to the warehousing and management of shipping containers—either full (FCL) or partial (LCL)—in a secure facility for temporary or long-term holding. This service is commonly used by importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and e-commerce businesses that receive goods via ocean or rail freight and need a reliable location to unload, store, or stage their inventory.
Containers may be stored in outdoor yards or unloaded into indoor warehouse space for further processing like sorting, palletizing, and labeling.
Shipping containers are a central component of global logistics, but timing mismatches between port arrivals and delivery schedules can create bottlenecks. Container storage solves this by acting as a buffer between port activity and final distribution. Here’s why it matters:
Port Congestion Relief: Allows importers to move containers away from crowded ports quickly and avoid detention fees.
Customs Flexibility: Offers space to hold shipments until customs clearance or inspection is completed.
Inventory Staging: Gives businesses time to prep goods before transferring them into distribution or fulfillment channels.
Reduced Costs: Avoids demurrage and storage penalties from port terminals.
Operational Agility: Supports last-minute order changes or multi-destination shipments without disrupting flow.
Not all warehouses are suited for efficient container handling. A high-performing container storage facility should provide the following features:
The warehouse should be strategically located near major seaports or rail hubs to minimize drayage time and reduce transportation costs. Proximity to ports like PortMiami or Port Everglades in Florida is a major advantage.
Facilities should offer both outdoor yard space for container holding and indoor space for unloading and storing goods. The yard should be fenced, paved, and monitored for security.
Professional container handling teams must be able to unload, sort, and palletize goods efficiently. This includes equipment like dock levelers, forklifts, and loading bays suitable for container trucks.
A secure container storage facility must include 24/7 video surveillance, access control systems, and detailed activity logs to prevent theft or tampering.
Many importers need assistance with customs clearance, bonded storage, or FDA inspections. A good warehouse should have partnerships with local brokers and experience with compliance documentation.
