# Inland Container Depot (ICD)

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Freight forwarders and shippers use an Inland Container Depot (ICD) – widely known as a dry port – as a landside extension of a seaport, handling customs clearance, container stuffing and stripping, storage, and equipment interchange away from congested coastal terminals.

Freight forwarders and shippers use an Inland Container Depot (ICD) – widely known as a dry port – as a landside extension of a seaport, handling customs clearance, container stuffing and stripping, storage, and equipment interchange away from congested coastal terminals. Its defining characteristic is official customs status: import, export, and transit procedures can be completed entirely on-site, which sets it apart from a standard logistics warehouse. By concentrating these activities inland, an ICD reduces port dwell times and lowers transport costs for hinterland cargo. Rail connectivity is a hallmark of most ICDs, placing them at the heart of intermodal corridors.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inland_container_depot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inland_container_depot)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Inland Container Depot (ICD) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 101 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inland_container_depot |

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