Whether your company needs assistance importing items into the United States or exporting them to foreign lands using ship, ground and or rail freight transportation, Long Beach Logistics will help you formulate and execute a plan. Our years of experience in international freight logistics will prove to be an invaluable asset to your anticipated project. As part of the comprehensive services offered by Long Beach Logistics, we will review all details of the project, including important aspects such as the characteristics of the cargo, shipping dimensions, route restrictions, milestones of the project and the tentative schedule for the project. Regardless of whether your project will require rail, truck or ocean transport, we will survey the entire route of the cargo and other items.
Relying on our track record of accomplishments and experience, we are capable of leading your international project or providing support services to other service providers. A few of the services that we offer for international logistics support include:
- Providing Temporary Import Bonds guidance and service - required when items are imported into the United States without payment of the duty, with the expectation that they will be exported soon
- Prepare and tabulate Requests for Quotes (RFQ) for all transportation related services - solicits bids from service providers
- Negotiate all services on behalf of the client - these services may include crane rental, truck and rail transportation costs, pier handling, customs clearance, and much more
- Meet with all other service providers - this ensures a coordinated and efficient project
- Manage all transportation operations - provides oversight during the project
- Receive and audit expenses prior to payment - ensures error free accounting
For companies that do not transport freight internationally on a regular basis, Long Beach Logistics will guide you through the process. Our expertise in ocean transport enables us to carefully select an ocean carrier to fit your company's budget and needs. As part of the services that we provide, we will assist you in negotiations with ocean carriers, container stuffing, export packing and crating, break bulk cargo, port restrictions and much more. Contact us to learn more about how we can be a tremendous asset to your international freight logistics team.
