What is ICD (Inland Container Depot)?

An Inland Container Depot (ICD) is a facility designed to handle and temporarily store containers in a location away from traditional seaports. These depots are strategically located near major transportation hubs such as railheads, highways, or inland waterways. They serve as intermediate points for handling imported and exported goods, facilitating the movement of cargo between seaports and inland destinations.

ICDs offer various services including container storage, customs clearance, cargo consolidation and deconsolidation, and sometimes value-added services like packaging, labeling, and sorting. By providing these services closer to inland regions, ICDs help streamline logistics, reduce congestion at seaports, lower transportation costs, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.