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Importers & Forwarders

Importers & Forwarders logistics, port to final destination.

The short version

Mercer gives freight forwarders and importers a single Pacific Northwest partner for bonded and general warehouse space, on-site CES and CFS, drayage and fulfillment — so cargo can be examined, deconsolidated, stored in-bond and shipped without leaving one network.

Aerial view of the Northwest Seaport Alliance container terminals at Seattle and Tacoma
The challenge

Why it’s hard.

Forwarders and importers need reliable bonded capacity and customs infrastructure at the gateway, without stitching together a CES, a CFS, a warehouse and a trucker. Every hand-off is a place for a shipment to stall.

Port to door

How Mercer handles it.

01

Examine & deconsolidate

On-site CES and bonded CFS handle exams, devanning and deconsolidation at the gateway.

02

Store in-bond or general

Hold cargo in Class 3 bonded or general space — duty deferred while it stays in bond.

03

Move onward

Drayage, fulfillment and regional transport carry cargo to final destination.

Why it matters

What you get.

Put the whole flow with one accountable partner — from the terminal to the final mile — and reclaim the time and capital lost to coordinating separate vendors.

The advantage

  • CES, CFS, bonded storage and trucking in one network
  • Class 3 bonded capacity at the Seattle gateway
  • One accountable partner, not four vendors
Questions, answered

Frequently asked.

Do you offer bonded space to freight forwarders?

Yes. Forwarders and importers can use Mercer’s Class 3 bonded and general warehouse space alongside on-site CES and CFS services.

Can Mercer examine and deconsolidate forwarder cargo?

Yes — on-site CES handles CBP exams and the bonded CFS handles in-bond devanning and deconsolidation at the Seattle & Tacoma gateway.

Let's talk

Move your importers & forwarders freight with one partner.

Tell us what you’re importing and our Fife dispatch team will scope it — usually within one business day.