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Quote for Container Devanning: What Information You Need to Provide

Apr 05, 2025 | Dustin Brearton

Infographic titled 'What Information Is Needed to Quote Container Devanning?' displayed on a light blue background. It’s divided into four sections: Container Details, Cargo Description, Required Services, and Destination or Next Steps. Each section includes bullet points and icons. Details covered include container size, type, weight, pallet count, cargo type, how it’s packed, if palletization or inspections are needed, and the destination—whether it's staying, moving to long-term storage, or being prepped for FBA, Walmart, or another fulfillment channel.

Getting a quote for container devanning shouldn’t be complicated—but providing the right information upfront can save time, avoid miscommunication, and ensures your freight is handled properly from day one with our container devanning services. At On-Demand Warehousing, we’ve streamlined the quoting process so you get a fast, accurate estimate tailored to your specific needs.

Key Information You Should Have to Get A Quote For Container Devanning

1. Container Details

  • Number of containers
  • Container sizes (20’, 40’, 40’ HC)
  • Type of load: floor-loaded or palletized
  • Origin and expected arrival date

2. Cargo Description

  • General type of product (e.g., pool chemicals, textiles, electronics)
  • Estimated carton count
  • Average carton weight and dimensions
  • If there are fragile, hazardous, or high-value items

3. Required Services

  • Palletizing to spec (including tie-highs or label orientation)
  • Labeling or re-labeling
  • Quality checks or inspections
  • Cross-docking or short-term storage
  • Inventory reporting or WMS integration services (e.g., CartonCloud)

4. Destination or Next Steps

  • Will the freight remain in storage?
  • Is it going outbound on the same day?
  • Will we be prepping it for FBA, Walmart, or another fulfillment channel?

5. Timing & Free Time Considerations

  • How much free time do you have at the port or railyard? Here’s a full breakdown of JAXPORT free time allowances.
  • Are there tight delivery windows or appointment requirements?

Wrapping Up

The more detail you can provide when requesting a quote, the more tailored (and likely cost-effective) your devanning solution will be. Our team is happy to walk you through the process if you’re unsure what to include—we’ve handled everything from single-container startups to complex, multi-container programs. Reach out today to get your quote for container devanning services.

For more information on JAXPORT Container Services 👉 https://www.jaxport.com/cargo-shipping/container/

To check out the other services we offer visit our site 👉 https://ondemandwf.com/services/

Not sure what kind of containers are moving through JAXPORT? Here’s our quick guide to the types of container traffic moving through the port.