Container Logistics Explained: Mastering Import and Release Timelines

Steve Talamo, owner of Cleve's Logistics, shared that six containers are ready for pickup as soon as they’re unloaded from the ship. Usually, there’s a four-day window to clear customs and avoid pricey storage fees, which can climb to $250 per day after that. But if customs or paperwork delays crop up, that window can shrink to just one day, creating a mad dash to meet deadlines and dodge extra charges.