Mercer Logistics today announced the activation of its Class 3 Customs bonded warehouse expansion, adding 91,000 square feet of storage space to its Seattle CES/CFS facility. This brings the company's total regional bonded warehouse capacity to 365,000 square feet, strengthening Mercer's position as a leading logistics and customs processing hub in the Pacific Northwest.
While there are multiple types of bonded warehouses permitted by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), only Class 3 warehousing permits goods to be kept in-bond for up to five years from the date of arrival before having to either make entry or re-export, a valuable option for companies trying to navigate rapid changes to the tariff percentages of their imported products.
Mercer Logistics is a third-party provider of import, export, warehouse, distribution, and transportation services, including drayage, CES/CFS operations, Class 3 storage, transloading, and order fulfillment integrated within a single facility. Importers can, within one complex of buildings, maintain goods in bond, have them examined by CBP, if required, and immediately move into storage and distribution for domestic fulfillment, saving both time and additional transportation costs between facilities.
The expansion offers the company's trade partners a long-term solution, allowing goods to be stored for multiple years without requiring payment of customs duties upon arrival into the United States, but rather when the goods are withdrawn for consumption. This allows companies to import inventory of goods as a hedge against future fluctuations in tariff rates imposed by the government.
For goods not entering US commerce, goods exported directly from the warehouse are not subject to duty payment and subsequent refund procedures such as drawback, a valuable benefit for distribution hubs and transshipment operations. Bonded storage provides a buffer against volatile shipping line rates, enabling strategic decision-making without the pressure of fluctuating transportation costs. Mercer offers balanced operational flexibility with regulatory compliance.
The new facility will create new jobs, contribute to the area's economic growth, and deliver increased value for Mercer's clients.
“This comes at a critical time for Pacific Northwest trade, as businesses navigate volatile shipping rates and evolving trade policies,” said George Mitchell, general manager, Mercer Logistics. “We're not just adding warehouse space, we're delivering the flexibility, faster turnaround, and seamless cargo handling for importers and trade partners moving goods through the Seattle and Tacoma ports and SeaTac Airport.”
About Mercer Logistics
Mercer Logistics operates comprehensive logistics and customs processing facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest, providing integrated supply chain solutions for importers and trade partners. The company specializes in customs bonded warehousing, container freight station services, and multimodal logistics solutions. Mercer is owned and managed by a group of seasoned professionals whose experience in all aspects of the industry add a depth of knowledge to efficiently and expertly handle your needs.
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