Devanning

What is devanning?

Devanning is the act of unloading cargo from a container.

An FCL shipment will be devanned at a warehouse destination. An LCL (Less than Container Load) will be devanned (or deconsolidated) at a CFS (Container Freight Station) destination.

How does devanning work?

Workers open the container doors, check the seal number against the paperwork, and unload the cargo by hand, with a forklift, or with a pallet jack. Palletized cargo unloads faster than loose cartons, which workers often have to take out one box at a time. Staff inspect the goods for damage and count them against the packing list.

People also call devanning unstuffing or de-stuffing. Facilities often charge per pallet or per container, and a container left waiting to be devanned can build up detention and storage charges, so book the unloading appointment before the container arrives.

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