Importing freight into the U.S. is a game of timing, paperwork, and precision. If your goods arrive before duties are paid—or if you’re waiting on a buyer or clearance—customs-bonded warehousing is a smart, cost-saving move.
Bridgetown Trucking offers bonded warehouse facilities in both Portland, Oregon and St. Louis, Missouri, giving importers secure, compliant, and flexible storage on both sides of the country. Whether you need short-term bonded storage or long-term warehousing solutions, we help keep your freight moving—and your costs under control.
Why Use a Bonded Warehouse?
When your goods arrive from overseas, a bonded warehouse allows you to store them without immediately paying duties. That means:
- Improved cashflow—You don’t pay duties until the goods are released for domestic sale.
- Order flexibility—Sell smaller lots instead of taking one large customs hit up front.
- Strategic storage—Keep freight close to your customer without double-handling.
“Having a trusted partner like Bridgetown Trucking to handle your bonded space warehousing will result in improved cashflow for your business,” says David Smith, Bridgetown Business Development Manager. “That kind of clarity and peace of mind is priceless in an uncertain market.”
Two Locations. Same Advantage.
At Bridgetown Trucking, both our Portland and St. Louis locations offer full bonded warehousing capabilities. Whether you import through a West Coast port or ship via air, rail, and highway through the Midwest, we provide customs-compliant, secure storage at both ends of your supply chain.
Portland, Oregon
Our Oregon customs bonded warehouse is located close to the Port of Portland and equipped for container freight station (CFS) services, transloading, and final-mile delivery throughout the Pacific Northwest. This hub is ideal for Pacific Rim imports and provides direct access to major West Coast logistics networks.
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is a powerhouse for central U.S. distribution, and our customs bonded warehouse here offers easy access to major rail lines and interstates. Whether you’re holding freight for customs clearance or staging goods for regional distribution, we’ve got you covered.
What You Get with Bridgetown’s Bonded Warehousing
Every bonded facility we operate—Portland or St. Louis—meets strict U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements. We understand how customs affect freight forwarders, shippers, and importers, and we handle all the technical requirements so you don’t have to.
Our bonded services include:
- Secure, compliant bonded storage
- CFS services and deconsolidation
- Customs documentation and recordkeeping
- Cargo segregation, labeling, and inventory control
- Freight handling and local delivery
- An expert sales staff and logistics team that understand the constantly-changing demands of the market
We’ve built our bonded warehouse facilities to handle real freight—heavy freight, urgent freight, odd-shaped shipments. And if your goods need to move quickly, we offer freight services in Portland and St. Louis, including pickup, delivery, cross-docking, and order fulfillment.
Better Storage. Smarter Supply Chain.
Bonded warehousing isn’t just about holding goods—it’s about leveraging bonded warehouses to support your bottom line and gain flexibility in your supply chain logistics.
- Reduce upfront costs and duty payments
- Improve inventory control
- Access strategic U.S. markets
- Simplify your import/export process
- Fulfill orders on your schedule
Whether you’re managing seasonal demand, working with international suppliers, or operating under tight customs regulations, bonded storage gives you breathing room. And options.
Why Bridgetown?
We’re not here to overcomplicate your logistics. We’re here to keep your freight moving without the noise. For over 25 years, Bridgetown Trucking has provided bonded warehousing, secure storage, and reliable trucking services with our trademark no-nonsense approach.
We serve manufacturers, importers, freight forwarders, and global logistics firms who need real solutions—not vague promises. Our bonded warehouse teams in Portland and St. Louis understand the day-to-day realities of your business, and we act like it.
Looking for Bonded Warehouse Space in Portland or St. Louis?
Whether you’re new to bonded warehousing or you’re just looking for a partner who actually picks up the phone—Bridgetown Trucking can help. From initial freight intake to customs compliance and final delivery, we’re built to support your business with real-world logistics that make sense.
Call Bridgetown Trucking today to ask about bonded warehouse availability and let’s build a solution that works for your freight and your budget. We’ll show you how bonded warehousing can support your bottom line, streamline your operations, and take the pressure off your internal teams.
Bridgetown Trucking–we got you until the last mile!