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Port proximity that gives your Los Angeles logistics a real edge
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From port to shelf without the handoffs
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Large warehouse scaling for enterprise import programs
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Specialized capabilities for complex cargo
Port proximity that gives your Los Angeles logistics a real edge
Minutes from port changes everything.
When your LA warehouse is 11 miles from the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles, you spend less time and money moving containers to storage. Drayage costs go down. Demurrage exposure shrinks. And your freight gets into the warehouse faster and out to customers sooner.
GEODIS operates its Carson gateway with direct access to SoCal's primary freight corridors. The 405 (San Diego Harbor), the 91 (Artesia Freeway), and the 103 (Terminal Islands) all run through or near the facility. LAX is 15 miles away. Long Beach Airport is just 9 miles out. For Port of LA logistics and Long Beach warehouse needs, it's a location that's hard to beat.
- Get Long Beach and Los Angeles port drayage handled by an experienced local operation
- Reduce container dwell time and cut demurrage costs with fast port-to-warehouse transfer
- Use direct corridor access via the 405, 91, and 103 for efficient onward distribution
- Take advantage of proximity to both LAX and Long Beach Airport for air-freight connected programs
- Move freight smoothly into warehousing, cross-docking, or outbound distribution without delay
- Handle heavyweight and overweight containers in a facility built for the heavyweight corridor
The closer your 3PL Los Angeles operation is to the port, the more control you have over your freight. We help you take that control back.
From port to shelf without the handoffs
One provider. The complete journey.
Most SoCal importers deal with the same problem: their drayage company isn't their warehouse, their warehouse isn't their transloader, and nobody talks to each other well enough to keep freight moving. Every handoff is a chance for something to go wrong.
At GEODIS, the Carson gateway is designed to eliminate that problem. We handle the complete journey, from pulling your container at the port through deconsolidation and warehousing to outbound delivery direct to store or retailer DC. You deal with one operation, one team, and one point of accountability.
- Move freight from port pickup through final delivery under a single provider
- Take advantage of DC bypass and pool distribution for retail import programs
- Use vendor consolidation to bring multiple inbound shipments together before onward movement
- Access cross-docking operations for time-sensitive retail and FMCG programs
- Reduce transportation costs through domestic consolidation before outbound moves
- Get real-time visibility and reporting across your full freight journey
This is especially valuable for retail import programs, where timing and compliance requirements leave very little room for coordination failures. We've built the Carson gateway to handle exactly that kind of complexity.
Large warehouse scaling for enterprise import programs
Some freight needs room to breathe.
Enterprise import programs don't fit in small facilities. You need real dock capacity, enough trailer space to stage containers, and the flexibility to handle volume spikes without scrambling for alternatives. Our Carson warehouse has all of that.
GEODIS operates 250,000+ square feet of warehousing space at the Carson gateway. There are 50+ dock-high truck positions and 300+ trailer storage spots. That's the capacity to run high-volume Los Angeles distribution programs without the bottlenecks that slow down smaller operations. And when you need more, the GEODIS port campus expands that picture significantly.
- Access 250,000+ sq ft of LA warehousing with flexible bulk storage and rack configurations
- Stage and manage freight across 300+ trailer storage spots
- Scale into the broader GEODIS campus, which covers 6+ buildings across 1 million+ sq ft
- Take advantage of labor-sharing across the campus for peak season volume
- Reach the Inland Empire and the broader SoCal market through our regional presence
- Use overflow and peak capacity across nearby GEODIS facilities when your program demands it
The labor-sharing model is worth calling out specifically. Because GEODIS operates multiple buildings across the SoCal campus, we can flex labor across operations in a way that a single standalone building simply can't. You get the workforce you need when you need it.
Specialized capabilities for complex cargo
Heavyweight freight needs the right corridor.
Not all freight fits the standard mold. Overweight containers, high-value cargo, and complex retail import programs all need facilities and corridors that are purpose-built for that kind of work. Our Carson warehouse is one of the few SoCal locations where those capabilities genuinely come together.
The facility sits in the heavyweight corridor, which means we handle overweight containers from the port without the routing complications that come with other locations. Our Foreign Trade Zone solutions are available across the GEODIS Port Campus, our network of warehouses serving the LA/Long Beach port corridor. The Carson facility is FTZ-eligible, and we can provide this capability based on your program needs. And the security infrastructure is built to a standard that high-value cargo requires.
- Handle overweight and heavyweight containers through a facility built for the SoCal heavyweight corridor
- Access Foreign Trade Zone solutions through the GEODIS Port Campus network, a cluster of strategically located warehouses near the LA and Long Beach ports, to defer duties and manage customs
- Protect products with a fenced, secured facility with electronic gate automation, 24x7 guard support, a dedicated security control center with complete CCTV coverage, and metal detectors
- Benefit from engineering and continuous improvement support across layout, process flow, and productivity
- Get access to on-site technology and reporting integration to manage complex programs with full visibility
Whether you're managing high-value electronics, complex retail import flows, or oversized industrial goods, the Carson gateway has the infrastructure to handle it.
Carson gateway services
Frequently asked questions
The Carson facility handles drayage from the Port of Long Beach and Port of LA, deconsolidation and transloading, domestic and vendor consolidation, cross-docking, warehousing, store delivery, DC bypass, and freight forwarding. We can support your complete import program from port pickup through final delivery.
We're 11 miles from both the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles. That proximity is one of the core advantages of the facility. It keeps drayage costs down, reduces container dwell time, and gets your freight into the warehouse faster.
Yes. We handle Los Angeles port drayage and Long Beach port drayage directly from both ports. The Carson facility is well-positioned for both, with easy access via the 405 (San Diego Harbor), 91 (Artesia), and 103 (Terminal Islands) corridors.
Yes. We handle transloading directly at Carson, breaking down inbound ocean containers into domestic trailers for onward distribution. We also handle re-palletizing and sorting into pallet or case-level loads for retail programs. With 50+ dock positions and 300+ trailer spots on site, we've got the capacity to turn containers around quickly without delays.
Yes, our facility is FTZ-eligible. [RH8.1]If you're looking to defer duties, reduce landed costs, or manage customs more efficiently on your import program, our team can walk you through how the FTZ works alongside our warehousing and distribution services.
Yes. We deliver directly to retail store locations from the Carson facility. For programs where it makes sense, we also offer DC bypass, delivering freight directly to stores rather than routing it through the retailer's distribution center first. Both are available from Carson for retail import programs that need to move quickly from port to shelf.
Most 3PL logistics Los Angeles providers offer either port services or warehousing. Carson gives you both under one roof, plus deconsolidation, transloading, cross-docking, and store delivery. You get a single point of accountability for your complete SoCal import program rather than coordinating across multiple providers.
Yes. Carson sits in the heavyweight corridor, which makes it a practical choice for importers moving overweight containers from the port. We handle the drayage and warehousing for heavyweight freight that requires corridor-specific routing.
Carson works well for retail and FMCG importers running large-volume programs through Long Beach and LA, industrial importers with heavyweight freight, consumer goods companies needing transloading and LA distribution, and high-tech or electronics importers who need a secure, capable facility near the port.
Yes. Our SoCal presence extends beyond the Carson warehouse into the Inland Empire. GEODIS has locations across the broader Southern California region, giving enterprise importers access to additional Inland Empire warehouse capacity when programs need more space or a different distribution reach.
