International Freight Forwarding Services (USA, Canada, China)
Looking to manage the import and export of your commodities?
No worries!
All Modes Transport can help you transfer your goods worldwide, whether by air, sea, or land. Our job is to provide the best international freight forwarding to our valuable customers. We provide professional service yet at affordable rates. Serving US, China, Canada and other worldwide markets for years!
Our freight specialists will collaborate with you to develop customized transportation solutions based on the most up-to-date forwarding technology and management practices. Our value-added services ensure that your cargo is delivered safely, efficiently–and that it is transported on schedule from supplier to client.
Once we have your package, we own it – we handle it from beginning to end and can quickly handle any requests you may have.
Get in touch with us now and lessen your burden knowing that your cargo is in the safe hands of our experts!
Our Freight Forwarding Solutions
As a global freight forwarder, All Modes Transport ensures that shipments arrive on time and at the lowest possible cost. We have the best certified international forwarders who take pleasure in effectively forwarding your shipments.
Our staff ensures that your cargo that starts with the seller gets on schedule and intact to its final destination. We provide the following solutions to meet your requirements
Air
All Modes Transport is a trusted source for air freight services that can adapt to your changing requirements. We handle your freight requirements with reliability and professionalism thanks to our broad selection of time-definite, guaranteed, and cost-saving options. We’ve built global networks and relationships with some of the top airlines to help reserve space for your shipments to deliver them on-time with efficiency.
We assist you throughout the shipment process, from the initial quote to monitoring the delivery details from origin to the final destination.
Our air freight services include:
- Various shipping options
- Overnight express
- Clearly defined timeframes
- End-to-end transparent process
- Shipping of oversized cargo at all levels
- Optional customs brokerage
- Available but optional cargo insurance.
Ocean
Our years of ocean freight forwarding experience enables us to act as your client champion when negotiating with the increasingly substantial ocean carriers and shipping lines. Our competent team has an in-depth understanding of every ocean market, so we can provide our customers with global competitive pricing and reliable service to transport their cargo where and when they want it.
We have the industry-specific knowledge, abilities, and experience to assure safe and reliable ocean transportation. We work with global carriers to deliver the most efficient freight option for your company, with transit times covering all major ports.
Our ocean freight services include:
- Global reach to all ports
- Different container alternatives: FCL, LCL, and NCL.
- Shipments through various modes
- Speedy communication
- Low costs for high quality
Road
All Modes Transport provides rapid and accurate estimating and dispatch services to get your freight on the road when you need it.
Our experts combine long-haul trucking with local distributors to offer the most cost-effective and timely shipping solution. No site is out of reach, whether it’s across the province, the country, or the borders.
We can assist you whether you’re relocating locally or you’re moving overseas and need all of your possessions, and your vehicle picked up. Our team has cheaper shipping costs and better service for all your goods.
Road freight services include:
- Different trucking options: LTL and FTL
- Both international & domestic shipments
- Refrigerated or reefer trucks available
- Crating and packing
- Fast, expedited service
- Available but optional cargo insurance
Rail
Our rail freight services offer safe, dependable, and ecologically friendly freight transportation both westbound and eastbound, LCL (less-than-container-load), and FCL (full container load).
Our Rail freight services include:
- Full container load (FCL) service
- Less-than-container-load (LCL) service
- Regular departures
- Containers, trailers, wagon groups, and block train movements.
- Well-defined and dependable transit times
- Available but optional cargo insurance
International freight company
Our premium international freight service add flexibility and efficiency to your shipments. We handle all aspects of the process on your behalf, including regulatory compliance and country-specific documentation.
USA
We have an experienced and dependable staff that works with clients all over the US to provide import and export services, whether goods are crossing the northern or southern border. Our staff have over years of logistics experience in the USA. Our team will collaborate with you to improve your forwarding strategy.
Canada
We have the best forwarders in Canada dedicated to upholding the highest safety and quality standards from loading to unloading your package.
Our professionals provide a hassle-free experience, allowing you to focus on your company’s growth. To assist you in growing your business in Canada, we have excellent relationships with many carriers, all of which are supported by our various service and support levels.
China
We offer affordable shipping prices and can ship your items anywhere. Our competent and efficient crew will handle all of your shipments from China.
Worldwide
All Modes Transport can arrange for freight pickup and delivery from any location in the world. We have a fantastic staff of highly-experienced professionals that are well-versed in supplying world-class shipping solutions for a wide range of commodities. Our expertise, experience, and ability in personal management have all contributed to our success worldwide.
Our Process
Working with a freight forwarder company like us makes things easier for the importer or buyer since we take care being the main point of contact throughout the process. Following is the step by step process we follow in order to ensure safe and reliable global shipping for our customers.
1. Establishment of credits
Our international forwarder will first check and establish a customer’s credit.
2. Decide on a mode of transportation
Our forwarder will then question the preferred mode of conveyance, such as an ocean, air, road, or rail.
3. Determining the weight and size of the containers
We will then identify the cargo, including its weight and dimensions if it’s a less-than-container-load (LCL) shipment or the size and kind of container in which full container loads will be transported (FCL).
4. Review of documentation
The forwarder will next calculate rates and examine the necessary paperwork. If any information is incorrect or missing, the forwarder should evaluate all relevant documents received from suppliers or sellers and troubleshoot.
5. Transportation schedule
The freight forwarder will draft a transportation schedule that will include the pickup and delivery time
6. Cutting the bills of lading
The forwarder will generate or “cut” the House Bill of Lading and Master Bill of Lading and arrange the carriage of goods after everything is in order.
7. Tracking the cargo
From the moment of pickup and onward, the forwarders will keep an eye on the movements of the cargo.
8. Notification to cargo party on cargo arrival
The forwarding partner will call the Notify Party once the cargo reaches Customs. The Customs broker, Importer of Record, consignee, or importer may be this party.
9. Arrangement for delivery to the desired location
The freight forwarder will organize the final leg of shipping.
10. Invoice the customers
Once the cargo has cleared customs, invoice upon delivery if other payment arrangements have not been made.
What is an international freight forwarder?
Simply said, an international freight forwarder is a cargo travel agent. They are the experts in facilitating international trade so that items get to where they need to go. Forwarders manage transportation details between overseas vendors and buyers.
International Freight Forwarders can manage many organizations’ multimodal transportation needs at once, and their experience and understanding can make them valuable assets for your company. Different international forwarders having different experiences provide additional services, and some may be stronger or more skilled in specific locations than others.
What does an international freight forwarder do?
The freight forwarder serves as a link between the shipper and the various modes of transportation needed to carry the cargo. They establish solid working relationships with multiple carriers, including air, trucking, rail, and ocean shipping. Forwarders also aid in the effective movement of freight while expediting the bidding process and balancing the shipment’s speed and reliability.
The freight forwarder takes on the significant tasks of shipping goods from the shipper and does so effectively. They also transport goods, processing paperwork, warehousing, and customs clearance.
Difference between freight and logistics
The term “freight” serves as a means through which things are transported. It covers a wide range of transport modes, including air and ocean, ground, and rail. However, logistics is moving stuff from one point to another point. It includes transportation to warehousing and planning to value-added services.
Why do you need a global freight forwarder?
Without the help of a freight forwarder, the shipper can export and import products, but they have to face the complexities of regulations, documentation, and other fees. Using the services of a global forwarder can save time and money while also relieving the stress of worrying about the logistics of getting your goods to market.
A forwarder can assist with a variety of international shipping processes. Your forwarding partner can help you draft, assemble, and verify the necessary export documentation and your commercial invoice. They can also manage cargo insurance, documentation, customs clearance, and other tasks associated with international freight.
Get help from our licensed freight experts
Our licensed freight experts are in charge of connecting and maintaining routes and schedules between various kinds of transportation. We can send our qualified personnel to assist you when you need to transport your goods anywhere. Our licensed forwarders have experience working with shippers and international freight movement.
All Modes Transportation and Logistics provide complete customer satisfaction by providing dependable global freight forwarding through our extensive logistical network. Contact us to help you reduce freight costs and safely transport your goods to their final destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What international freight documentation do I need?
When exporting overseas, you’ll need more paperwork to make sure your shipment gets through the export and import processes without a hitch. The following documents are required:
- Commercial Invoice
- Certificate of Origin
- Packing List
- Hazardous Goods Form
Can I transport personal items in my vehicle?
Automobile carriers are not permitted to transport household or personal objects. As a result, the insurance would not cover loss or damage to household goods or other personal stuff.
Should I invest in insurance?
Many air and ocean freight carriers provide a basic level of coverage known as “carrier liability.” This coverage is usually offered per pound or per item. However, you should be aware that it is frequently insufficient to cover the cost of replacing your equipment.
Is there a specific packing need for international freight?
Because international freight travels further than domestic cargo, it will experience more handling. Ensure you’re following best packaging practices to ensure your shipment arrives undamaged.
What happens if I require my shipment sooner?
All Modes Transport offers a variety of options to fit your schedule and budget. Air shipments usually reach their destination one week after being picked up or delivered.