Freight Forwarding
The
International Freight Forwarder is popularly known as the "International
Transport Architect". Ocean Freight Forwarders must be licensed by the
U.S.Federal Maritime Commission which refers to Forwarders as "Ocean
Transport Intermediaries" or, "OTI". An important part of the
licensing requirements is the requirement that the "OTI" post a
General Surety Bond in the amount of $125,000 (Soon to be raised) to protect
the public.
The freight forwarding professional advises clients of the best rates, routings,
and modes of transporting goods to or from any area in the world. Using the
vast resources at their disposal, forwarders find the "right match"
of services available so that products are moved by the most timely and and
cost-effective means. The large volume of freight handled by forwarders gives
them advantages not always available to either individual shippers or integrated
carriers.
The professional forwarder is also aware of the ever-changing regulations
affecting cargo movements, such as foreign documentation requirements, hazardous
materials rules, U.S.government regulations, special handling or packaging
restrictions, and any applicable licensing provisions.
"Customized" services to fit clients' operations needs are our specialty.
Forwarders coordinate arrangements for storage, pick-and-pack operations,
consolidations or full container movements as well as inland transportation
to provide clients with true door-to-door service
SEARIDERS™ is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commision and bonded as a requirement
of this license. We provide a complete package of international and trade
services, including:
- Complete air and sea shipping services worldwide
- Transportation cost analysis before cargo moves
- Export documentation
- Letter of Credit compliance and documentation preparation
- Inland delivery coordination at destination
- Air and ocean freight negotiations
- Carrier recommendations
- Destination customs requirements
