A container freight station (CFS) is a facility that is used for the loading and unloading of cargo containers. These facilities are typically located near ports, airports, or other transportation hubs, and are used to transfer cargo between different modes of transportation, such as ships, trains, and trucks.

At a CFS, cargo is typically loaded into or unloaded from containers, which are large metal boxes that are used to transport goods by ship, train, or truck. CFSs are often used for shipments that are less than a full container load (LCL), which means that the cargo does not fill an entire container. In these cases, the cargo from multiple shipments may be consolidated into a single container at the CFS.

CFSs are an important part of the global logistics chain, as they allow for the efficient transfer of cargo between different modes of transportation. They are typically operated by logistics companies or other specialized firms, and can be located either on-dock, near a port or other transportation facility, or off-dock, at a separate location.