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Stuffing

Stuffing a container in logistics means to load a container.

Stuffing

What is stuffing? 

Stuffing is the act of loading a container. 

A supplier will stuff an FCL container at their premises. An LCL (less than container load) container will be stuffed at a CFS (Container Freight Station). 

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The container will be de-stuffed, or devanned, at the destination. 

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Related Help Articles

How to Load a Container

How much Cargo Fits in a Container?

Related Glossary Terms

Devanning

FCL (Full Container Load)

Container

Pallet

LCL (Less than Container Load)

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