International
International freight by air, ocean and cross-border truck
Importing or exporting adds documents, handoffs and a lot of ways for a shipment to stall. We quote the options side by side and manage the move from origin to final delivery.
Ways to move it
Air freight
The fastest option, priced on the greater of actual and dimensional weight.
- Urgent, high-value or lightweight freight
- Airport-to-airport or door-to-door
- Transit measured in days
Ocean freight
The lowest cost per pound for freight that can take longer on the water.
- Full container loads (FCL): 20-foot and 40-foot
- Less-than-container loads (LCL) priced by volume
- Port-to-port or door-to-door
Cross-border truck
Truckload and LTL service between the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Through service or transload at the border
- Coordination with your customs broker
- Van, flatbed and refrigerated equipment
We are a good fit when
- You want air and ocean priced together so you can weigh speed against cost
- You need the domestic leg and the international leg handled by one team
- You ship to or from Canada or Mexico on a regular basis
- You are newer to importing or exporting and want the steps explained
What to have ready for a quote
- Origin and destination: city, country, and port or airport if known
- Commodity, piece count, dimensions and weight
- Incoterms, if they are already agreed with your buyer or supplier
- When the freight is ready and when it has to arrive
International questions
Should I ship by air or by ocean?
Air is faster and costs more; ocean is slower and costs less. The right answer depends on how soon you need it and how much the freight is worth per pound. We quote both so you can compare.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
With FCL you pay for a whole container. With LCL your freight shares a container and you pay for the volume you use. LCL usually wins for a few pallets; FCL wins once you fill a good part of the container.
Do you clear customs?
Customs clearance is done by a licensed customs broker. We coordinate with yours, or help arrange one, so the entry and the transportation stay in step.
Other ways we move freight
Truckload
Dry van, flatbed and refrigerated trucks, dedicated to your freight.
Learn more →LTL
Pay for the space you use. Compare carriers side by side on every shipment.
Learn more →Reefer LTL
Frozen and refrigerated pallets without paying for the whole trailer.
Learn more →Final Mile
Delivery into the home or business, from the curb to fully assembled.
Learn more →Ready to price a shipment?
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