Warehousing & 3PL
Independent warehouse operators are the backbone of the Alliance — many of our founding member firms started as a single CFS shed.
What our members do
The practical scope of warehousing & 3pl
- Foreign-Trade Zones. FTZ activation guidance and shared compliance templates.
- Container freight stations. CFS deconsolidation for LCL and air freight at major gateways.
- Bonded warehousing. Class 1, 2 and 11 bonded space across the U.S.
- Pick-and-pack. Order-fulfilment, kitting and reverse logistics for SMB e-commerce.
- Cold storage. Temperature-controlled space for food, pharma and floral imports.
The Alliance does not directly broker shipments. Instead, we maintain a peer network where licensed practitioners share documentation templates, regulatory updates and lessons learned — the kind of institutional knowledge that used to travel only between desks in the same office.
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Common questions about warehousing & 3pl
Do you operate any warehouses directly?
No. The Alliance is a trade association — warehouses are operated by member firms.
How is FTZ paperwork shared?
Our resources library carries the most-used CBP Form 214 templates, with redaction guidance.
Can members co-load freight?
Yes — the LCL co-loading board is the most-used member tool.