Provider of worldwide cargo services. Minumum 45 kg to any size/weight. International move from door to door in all countries by air and sea.
www.air7seas.com
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Trucking and Distribution CFS Bonded Warehouse
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Licensed & Insured Logistics Firm With Over 35 Years of Experience
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Over 30yrs intl shipping experience International Shipping Only
www.allisonshipping.com
Logistics provider specializing in TL, LTL, Freight Audit & Payment
www.TrinityTransport.com
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www.FreightnShipping.com
We provide total cargo shipping Ocean Shipping, Customs Clearance
www.worldwidelp.com
Economy Sea freight service Consider shipping costs in seconds
www.OceanFreightUSA.com
Ground, ocean & blanketwrap freight Quick quotes, commercial & personal
www.freightncrate.com
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www.HighwayFreight.com
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www.apexlogistics.com
A marine transportation company that ships all types of freight to and from Southeast Alaska and the Yukon Territory of Canada. A part of the Lynden family of companies. Major customers are mostly retail businesses but offers special services to...
www.lynden.com
Sells space inside ocean freight containers for less than container load cargo. They then arrange the outbound movement of containers from the US to international destinations. Based in Long Beach, California.
www.brennan-intl.com
Provider of worldwide logistics, ocean cargo transportation, contract towing, energy support services, ship assist and escort services, vessel management and petroleum and chemical marine transport services.
www.crowley.com
A service bureau and software vendor offering OSRA tariff publication and hosting services as regulated by the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and SED filing services for the Automated Export System (AES) as required by US Customs Service a...
www.dartmaritime.com
Serves the ocean shipping industry, providing Windows and e-commerce tools for rate retrieval, generating shipment service contracts and tariffs, and electronically managing cargo documentation, from booking request through rating bills of ladin...
www.etransport.com
Provider of links to ship brokers, shipyards, world ports and insurance providers. Also, provides maritime industry news.
www.xs4all.nl
Connects shippers, third-party logistics providers and carriers; shippers submit conditional buying offers, from which carriers view an aggregated list of offers by trade lane and have the option for acceptance or denial.
www.freightgate.com
European provider of value-added services. Network of agents provide stevedoring, storage, distribution, transportation, forwarding and semiindustrial operations.
www.katoennatie.com
Brokerage providing ships for sale, ships for charter, shipbuilding services, repair services, employment information and other ship-related businesses.
koreaship.com
Provider of codes and location information for ports worldwide.
www.loglink.com
International Removal Services, we provide packing, overseas moving and international shipping for personal effects and household goods from US and UK
www.moveme.co.uk(Paid)
Developer of planning, management and control software for container terminals and shipping lines. The software runs on multi-platforms. Products are sold to the transportation industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.navis.com
Provider of worldwide cargo services. Minumum 45 kg to any size/weight. International move from door to door in all countries by air and sea.
www.air7seas.com (Paid)
Ocean tariff publishing and rate information services including ocean, motor, rail, and public utility. Also offers an extensive variety of ocean rate retrieval, tariff research and watching services.
www.pctb.com
Site created for the worldwide shipping community giving access to online databases, country-specific information and more.
www.seanet.co.uk
Provider of marine support and transportation services, primarily serving the energy and chemical industries.
www.seabulkinternational.com
Online provider of information for the ship sales, chartering and cargo markets.
www.ship-search.com
Free shipping directory providing information on chartering ports and shipyards online.
www.ship.gr
Provider of an online marketplace, electronic procurement, systems integration and comprehensive services and support.
www.shipvertical.com
Statia Terminals Group N.V. is one of the five largest independent marine terminaling companies in the world as measured in terms of storage capacity.
www.statiaterm.com
Stelmar Shipping Ltd., established in September 1992, is an oil tanker management company. Stelmar Tankers (Management) Ltd., a subsidiary based in Vouliagmeni, Athens, is responsible for the technical management of the ships and, via Stelmar Ta...
www.stelmar.com
Originally founded in 1984 from the traffic division of Sumitomo Corporation of America is a Logistics Provider, NVOCC, and licensed Freight Forwarder.
www.sumitrans.com
Published by Transportation Data, the ESG has grown from a DOS-based product covering the transpacific trade to a family of DOS, Windows and Web-based products covering all trade lanes in and out of North America.
www.shipguide.com
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Guide to Ocean Freight Shipping
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- How much cargo do I need to ship?
- How often will I be shipping freight by sea?
- What's my transportation budget for ocean freight?
- Where do I need to ship my goods?
Action Steps to Successful Ocean Freight Shipping
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Get your feet wet in ocean shipping
In many cases, shipping cargo by ocean transport means understanding the ins and outs of import/export and logistics. Take some time to learn the freight shipping lingo and basic facts before deciding whether and how to ship goods with a freight shipper.
I recommend:
The U.S. Department of Commerce site Export.gov contains a Basic Guide to Exporting with a good intro to shipping issues and an explanation of what a freight shipper is and does.
Locate a freight shipper to ship your goods
Ocean freight companies act on behalf of your company by coordinating shipping overseas. A freight shipper compiles the costs of ocean shipping into a single quote encompassing items such as freight shipping costs, customs fees, insurance and handling.
I recommend:
LogLink contains an alphabetical listing of ocean freight companies. Forwarders.com also contains an extensive listing of freight shipping forwarders. Research freight shipping carriers yourself by perusing the listings on World Wide Shipping. The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America provides export businesses with information on its members.
Know the relevant rules and regulations of ocean freight shipping
Whether or not you'll need to obtain special permission to ship your products by ocean transport depends upon the type and amount of product and the country or region.
I recommend:
The U.S. Department of Commerce provides a guide to export regulations and licenses and a listing of government departments that regulate exports. To get a feel for international conventions and freight shipping regulations, visit World Customs Organization. Los Angeles law firm Countryman & McDaniel provides an extensive listing of links related to maritime law and regulation of ocean freight companies.
Tips & Tactics for Smooth Sailing with Ocean Transport
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Also make sure your freight shipper carries 'errors and omissions' insurance in the event a carrier's insurance policy doesn't cover loss or damage during ocean transport.
- Be sure to ask ocean freight companies whether they’re licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission for ocean shipping as required by law.
- Ask for and verify credit references from ocean freight companies.
- Make sure your freight shipper is willing to explain all freight shipping terms and conditions in a non-technical manner so you're clear on all aspects of your transactions.












