FIG 07 / CONTAINER SPECIALISTS
Container Loading & Unloading
Minutes From Port Houston
Need container loading or unloading in Houston? We are 10 minutes from Port Houston, which saves most importers $200 to $400 per container in drayage before we touch a single carton. Floor-loaded devanning, destuffing, and palletized export loading, with 24 to 48 hour turnaround so demurrage never starts.
GET A QUOTE
Get Your Container Services Quote
Tell us about your needs and we'll put together a custom quote.
AT THE DOCK
From Container to Shelf
We handle the heavy lifting: unloading, sorting, inspecting, and shelving your container shipments efficiently.
10 min
FROM PORT HOUSTON
24-48hr
AVG TURNAROUND
Live
UNLOAD AVAILABLE
Drop
TRAILERS ACCEPTED
WHAT WE DO
Container Services
Full-service container handling for importers and exporters.
FIG 01
DEVANNING & DESTUFFING
Expert unloading of floor-loaded containers, also called destuffing. We palletize, sort, count, and shrink wrap according to your specifications.
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CONTAINER LOADING
Professional container loading for outbound shipments. We optimize space utilization and secure cargo for safe transit.
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CROSS-DOCKING
Transfer goods directly from inbound containers to outbound trucks with minimal storage time and maximum efficiency.
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HEAVY LIFT
Specialized equipment and trained crew for handling oversized, overweight, or awkwardly shaped items.
WHY ASFAR
Avoid Demurrage & Detention
We understand the clock is ticking. Our dedicated container team prioritizes fast turnaround so your containers are returned to the port on time, saving you hundreds or thousands in fees.
24 to 48 Hour Average Turnaround
Most containers are unloaded and processed within 24 to 48 hours of arrival.
Live Unload Capabilities
Driver waits while we unload. No drop-off fees or return trips needed.
Drop Trailers Accepted
Leave your trailer and we'll unload it on our schedule for maximum flexibility.
Receiving Reports
Detailed count, photos, and condition reports for every container we process.
Got a container coming in?
Tell us your container size, contents, and timeline, and we will schedule your unload.
CONTAINER TYPES
We Handle All Container Types
No container is too big or too complex for our team.
20ft
Standard 20-foot containers for smaller shipments and partial loads.
40ft
Standard 40-foot containers for full-size import and export shipments.
40ft HQ
High-cube 40-foot containers with extra height for oversized or voluminous cargo.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Container Services
Q01
How much does container unloading cost in Houston?
Floor-loaded containers typically cost $150-300 to unload, while palletized containers run $75-150. Additional services like repalletizing, inspection, or prep are priced separately. Contact us for a custom quote based on your container contents.
Q02
How close are you to Port Houston?
Less than 10 minutes. Our location at 9100 Galveston Rd saves you $200-400+ per container in drayage costs compared to warehouses farther inland. Your container can be unloaded the same day it arrives at port.
Q03
Can you handle imports from China and other countries?
Yes. We work with brands importing from China, Vietnam, India, and other manufacturing hubs. We coordinate drayage from Port Houston, unload and inspect products, and either prep for FBA or store for DTC fulfillment, all under one roof.
Q04
Do you offer cross-dock services?
Yes. Products that don't need storage can go straight from container to customer or Amazon. We unload, inspect, prep, and ship immediately, with no monthly storage fees.
Q05
What container sizes do you handle?
All standard sizes: 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft High Cube. Floor-loaded or palletized. 24 to 48 hour turnaround to help you avoid demurrage and detention fees.
Q06
What is container destuffing, and is it different from devanning?
They are the same job under two names. Destuffing and devanning both mean emptying a floor-loaded container by hand, carton by carton, then sorting, counting, and palletizing the contents. Freight forwarders tend to say destuffing, warehouses tend to say devanning. We provide container destuffing services at our Houston warehouse 10 minutes from Port Houston, with verified piece counts and photo condition reports on every container.