The U.S. Department of State’s Despatch Agencies, operating under the Office of Logistics Management, coordinate the Consolidated Receiving Point program and oversee contracted warehouses that receive, inventory, pack, and temporarily store official government cargo and supplies from domestic vendors. These goods are then consolidated into ocean or air shipments for secure export to American embassies and consulates worldwide, ensuring controlled and trackable delivery of essential materials.
Regional hubs drive efficiency and coverage, with New York Iselin, Miami, and Seattle serving distinct regions to support cargo destined for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and the Asia Pacific. Through designated Despatch Agents and logistics centers, the program supports timely, secure, and compliant movement of government cargo to foreign missions, reinforcing U.S. diplomatic and operational readiness abroad.