STG Logistics Launches a Transload Solution in One Month to Deliver Immediate Network Relief
The Challenge
A leading off-price retailer with a nationwide distribution footprint was facing significant congestion as import freight accumulated across key West Coast ports. The growing backlog was increasing demurrage risk, straining port operations, and creating downstream network inefficiencies.
The retailer needed a partner with:
- Proven operational execution at the ports
- Scalable transload and warehouse capabilities
- A cost-optimized solution that could be implemented quickly
With an existing intermodal relationship already in place, the retailer turned to STG Logistics to design and execute a solution spanning drayage, transload, and managed warehouse services.
The STG Solution
STG Logistics rapidly designed and launched a pop-up drayage and transload operation in Southern California, delivering immediate relief to the retailer’s import network.
Rapid Deployment and Scale
Within one month, STG stood up a transload facility capable of handling up to 250 containers per week, providing immediate capacity to clear port congestion while maintaining the flexibility to scale with demand.
Integrated Port-to-Rail Execution
The solution leveraged STG’s fully integrated service model—combining drayage, transloading, and intermodal transportation—to optimize routing, reduce dwell time, and improve overall network velocity.
Transition from Pop-Up to Permanent Solution
The strong performance of the initial pop-up facility led to its transition into a permanent operation, establishing an ongoing warehouse partnership between the retailer and STG Logistics.
The Results
Immediate Network Relief
STG’s solution increased capacity, accelerated turn times, and delivered best-in-class transload speed—relieving pressure at congested ports and restoring flow across the retailer’s network.
Reduced Demurrage and Lower Costs
By minimizing port dwell and improving end-to-end efficiency, STG significantly reduced the retailer’s exposure to demurrage and generated meaningful cost savings.
Expanded Footprint, Long-Term Partnership
Recognizing the value of the integrated port, transload, and intermodal solution, STG Logistics expanded the program by opening a second transload facility in Auburn, Washington, in Q4 2022—stood up in less than six weeks. This expansion further strengthened import and transload support and reinforced a long-term strategic partnership.
