Efficient and Reliable International Freight Shipping

Best International Freight Forwarder

When you need a reliable, proven company for international freight, look to Approved Freight Forwarders. We are your best choice when needing to ship ocean freight or air freight internationally. We are not like other freight forwarders as we arrange transportation all the way from origin to destination—including wrapping and loading at origin, paperwork and processing enroute, and delivery to your final destination. We’ll handle it all with our end-to-end, cost-effective international freight solutions.

As we move your items across the globe, we’ll leverage our deep network of worldwide agents, many of whom we’ve worked with for years. Together, we have the experience, expertise, and connections to get your cargo to their final destination, quickly and safely. We offer competitive international freight shipping rates tailored to your specific needs, whether you require air freight, ocean freight, or even international pallet shipping.

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Our International Freight Solutions

Ocean Freight

We offer ocean freight shipping both full container (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) solutions worldwide. Trust the experts for international ocean freight shipping.

Air Freight

We’re not restrained by set contracts or allotments, so we offer the most flexible international air freight solutions available, plus door-to-door service to save you time and hassle.

Over-The-Road Freight

With a range of trucking options—including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage/short-haul solutions—we’ve got your trucking needs covered.

Flexible, Adaptable International Freight Company

We’ve assisted organizations with all types of international cargo shipping, including:

Companies sourcing materials or goods from abroad
Growing businesses exporting goods to international marketplaces
Government entities like FEMA and the U.N. who need to move materials across a single border—or several

We will work with you for the most cost-effective shipping rates for international cargo, containers, and pallets.

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Customs Support for Ocean and Air Freight

Customs problems can throw a wrench into even the most efficient supply chain. When you need an assist, our professionals can help. We’ll help you prepare the right paperwork for your shipment, even if your destination

requires localized legal documents. Should you run into issues, we’ll connect you with a customs specialist who can assist.

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Expert Shipping Solutions Tailored to Your Business

Shipping international freight can be tricky to balance cost considerations against timetables, but our experts know exactly how to make it work. We’ll take your business goals and your budget into account to help you find the right shipping solution for your operation. Additionally, our consolidation capabilities mean that we can offer creative cost-saving solutions many other companies can’t.

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Real-Time Reporting—and Assistance When You Need It

Throughout your shipments, you’ll have access to up-to-the-minute tracking through our online dashboard—but it doesn’t end there. If you have questions, your dedicated account representative will be available to get you the answers or assistance you need.

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Your International Freight Shipments, Handled

Why call around to multiple providers, when the international freight experts at Approved can handle your shipment with ease, all the way from origin to destination? We’ll custom solution that gets your cargo exactly where it needs to go, efficiently and effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions About International Freight

What Is the Cheapest Way to Ship Internationally?

If you’re sending a shipment large enough to qualify as freight, then ocean freight will usually be the cheapest way to ship your goods. It can be one of the slowest modes of transportation, but, with a little planning ahead, our team can help you set up a shipping schedule that keeps your inventory at optimal levels.

To learn more about shipping cargo via ocean freight, check out our article, “6 Surprising Things You Might Not Know About Ocean Freight.”

What Does an International Freight Forwarder Do?

A freight forwarder works with its customers to move cargo from origin to destination by coordinating with different transportation providers. For example, a freight forwarder might arrange to move a container full of retail items via ocean freight from Shanghai, China to Long Beach, California; schedule drayage service to move the container from the Port of Long Beach to a nearby warehouse; and then hire a trucking company to deliver those goods to their final destination, such as a retail outlet.

How Do I Ship Freight Overseas?

An international freight forwarder is a great place to start. These service providers can arrange multiple modes of transportation to get your shipment exactly where it needs to go. (Learn more about what freight forwarders do.)

If you decided to manage your own overseas freight shipment—and book direct with each carrier—you’d need to coordinate each leg of the journey on your own. That might mean arranging for trucking (delivery and pickup) services, air freight or ocean freight, and any other services in between, like drayage for ocean freight. It would also mean managing all of those providers closely to keep your shipment moving.

A freight forwarder can simplify all of this by offering an all-in-one international freight solution.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship Freight Internationally?

The cost of your shipment depends on factors such as: the origin and destination of your freight; the type of freight you want to ship; how much freight you want to ship; and what kind of services you’ll need (pickup, dropoff, etc.).

The best way to figure out the exact cost is to request a complimentary quote.

Is Shipping to Hawaii Considered International?

If you’re sending from one of the other 49 United States or a U.S. territory, shipping to Hawaii is not considered international. If you want to learn more about shipping to Hawaii, check out our article, “How Does Freight Get to Hawaii?”

Is Shipping to Guam Considered International?

Because Guam is a U.S. territory, shipping to Guam from the 50 United States or another U.S. territory is not considered international. That said, moving freight to an island as remote as Guam can be tricky. To learn more about shipping freight to Guam, take a look at our blog post, “How Long Does It Take to Ship Freight to Guam?”

Is Shipping to Puerto Rico Considered International?

Puerto Rico is a US territory, so shipping to the island from the 50 United States or another U.S. territory is not considered international. However, plenty of international shipments from global destinations make their way to Puerto Rico. For example, we work with several customers who ship freight directly from Asia to Puerto Rico.

If you’re considering shipping goods to Puerto Rico, check out our article, “6 Misconceptions About Shipping to Puerto Rico.”

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