Service Details

Freight Port Removal is a critical, final-stage logistics process that involves physically moving cargo out of the sea port or airport terminal (or a designated Container Freight Station – CFS) after it has been fully cleared by Customs.

For Unique Line Cargo Services, this operation is a seamless link between their Customs Clearance expertise and their Road Transport solutions, completing the journey for their Door-to-Door customers.

The Port Removal Process Explained

The process managed by Unique Line Cargo ensures that the container or loose cargo is extracted from the port’s operating area and swiftly sent for delivery.

Step	Unique Line Cargo’s Action	Importance
1. Customs Release Follow-up	After the Customs Declaration is processed, duties/taxes are paid, and customs issues the Release Order, the Unique Line team immediately follows up with the Port Authority (e.g., KPA in Mombasa) and terminal operators.	Critical for speed. Ensures cargo is flagged for removal the moment it is legally allowed to leave.
2. Port/Terminal Coordination	The team organizes the necessary Port Authority and CFS releases and ensures all handling and storage charges are settled. They coordinate the positioning of the container/cargo for loading.	Operational necessity. Allows the physical handling and loading onto the transport vehicle.
3. Arranging Inland Transport	They deploy their dedicated Road Transport fleet (trucks/trailers) to pick up the container (FCL) or the deconsolidated cargo (LCL) from the port or the CFS.	Completes the link. Moves the cargo from the expensive port environment to the road network.
4. Loading and Exit	The cargo is loaded onto the truck using specialized port equipment. Unique Line’s team oversees the exit gate processes, ensuring the loaded truck passes all final security and documentation checks to leave the terminal.	Compliance & Security. Final verification of paperwork and physical cargo matches before leaving the bonded area.
5. Final Mile Delivery	The cargo is transported via road and delivered directly to the customer’s final specified address, completing the Door-to-Door service.	Customer satisfaction. The ultimate goal of the entire process.

Focus on Avoiding Demurrage

The efficiency of Freight Port Removal is paramount to avoiding high demurrage charges. Demurrage is a penalty fee charged by the shipping line when a container remains in the terminal yard beyond the allotted “free days.”

Unique Line Cargo’s strategy minimizes this risk by:

• Pre-Planning: Starting the customs clearance and documentation process before the vessel arrives.
• Rapid Follow-up: Having dedicated teams at or near the ports (like Mombasa and Nairobi ICD) to ensure the physical removal is scheduled immediately upon customs release.
• Integrated Logistics: Owning or managing their own trucking fleet to guarantee a vehicle is ready for pickup the moment the cargo is clear, eliminating third-party transport delays.

By providing this expert and integrated port removal service, Unique Line Cargo ensures that the customer’s cargo moves swiftly and cost-effectively from the vessel to the final destination.