Inland Empire Pacific Intermodal Hub
The Inland Empire (San Bernardino County, CA) is the West Coast's undisputed logistics capital, sitting just east of Los Angeles and adjacent to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — together the nation's largest container port complex, handling over 40% of U.S. containerized imports. AFL's Inland Empire hub in Fontana provides direct inbound drayage from the ports, fast transloading from ocean 40' containers to 53' domestic trailers, and distribution across the Western U.S. With CARB-compliant electric yard tractors and high-security bonded storage, we move West Coast imports inland with speed and compliance.
Why We Chose Fontana, CA
Every AFL hub is positioned for a reason. Here's the strategic logic behind this location.
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together handle over 40% of all U.S. containerized imports — the Inland Empire is the natural first stop for that freight as it moves inland.
The Inland Empire has the largest concentration of industrial warehousing space in the U.S. (over 1.5 billion sq. ft.), driven by its proximity to the ports and the Western consumer market.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) and nearby rail intermodal facilities (UP, BNSF) provide multimodal connectivity for port freight moving east by rail or truck.
California's CARB (California Air Resources Board) regulations require clean-yard equipment — AFL operates CARB-compliant electric yard tractors to meet these standards while maintaining throughput.
Fontana sits along the I-10 and I-15 corridors, giving our drayage and linehaul trucks immediate highway access to the Western U.S. and eastbound transcontinental routes.
About the Region
Fontana & the Surrounding Area
The Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino counties) has a population of ~4.7 million and is one of the fastest-growing logistics economies in the U.S., anchored by its proximity to the Ports of LA and Long Beach.
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together form the nation's largest container port complex, handling over 40% of U.S. containerized imports and over 16 million TEUs annually.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is a growing cargo airport, and the region hosts major rail intermodal facilities for Union Pacific and BNSF, supporting eastbound rail distribution of port freight.
The region is home to major distribution centers for Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, Target, and virtually every national retailer serving the Western U.S.
Facility Capabilities
What This Hub Delivers
Port Drayage from LA/Long Beach
Direct inbound drayage from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to our Inland Empire hub for transloading and distribution.
Ocean-to-Domestic Transloading
Fast transloading from ocean 40' containers to 53' domestic trailers, redistributing overweight loads across legal-axle trailers.
CARB-Compliant Green Fleet
Electric yard tractors and clean-yard equipment meet California CARB regulations while maintaining dock-door throughput.
Bonded Storage Staging
High-security bonded storage staging area for in-bond import freight awaiting customs clearance or distribution.
Eastbound Rail & Truck Distribution
Transloaded freight moves east via Union Pacific and BNSF rail intermodal or over-the-road trucking to nationwide destinations.
Facility Specifications
- Direct Inbound Drayage from Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
- Fast Transloading from Ocean 40' Containers to 53' Domestic Trailers
- Clean Truck / CARB Compliant Electric Yard Tractors
- High-Security Bonded Storage Staging Area
- 88 Hydraulic Dock Doors
- 720,000 Sq. Ft. High-Bay Distribution Space
- UP & BNSF Rail Intermodal Access
- CBP Bonded Warehouse & In-Bond Transit
Nearby Markets
Truck-drive reach from this hub to major regional markets:
Frequently Asked Questions
Inland Empire, CA Hub FAQs
Why is the Inland Empire the West Coast logistics hub?
Can you drayage directly from the ports?
Do you comply with California CARB regulations?
Can you handle bonded import storage?
Operate from Our Inland Empire, CA Hub
10950 S Etiwanda Ave, Fontana, CA 92337 • (909) 555-0177