International Freight Shipping Services

Yes, Trailer Bridge International (TBI) can provide shipping services to nearly every country in the world across ocean and air transportation services. TBI is a licensed freight forwarder and NVOCC with the capability to support your shipment from pick up at source market to its delivery at the final destination, including all Customs clearance and compliance documentation. The team will work with you to identify the best mode of transport and the full scope of your shipping needs.

Typically, sea cargo is packed in either 20-foot or 40-foot dry containers and air freight is boxed or palletized.

Yes, Trailer Bridge International can provide cargo insurance for your international shipment. It is based on the value of the cargo, type of transportation & origin/destination. It covers theft, piracy, cargo damage, and is generally ‘all-risk’. Subject to underwriter approval. Typically, cargo insurance is tied to transportation services.

Currently, Trailer Bridge International can provide shipping services to all regions and countries outside of Russia, North Korea and Venezuela. The US-based team has a network of agents around the world that offer local knowledge and resources necessary to support your international shipment. 

There are a variety of considerations that impact international freight shipping pricing – such as origin and destination, type of freight, Customs fees and market conditions. Typically, a NVOCC, non-vessel operating common carrier, will use a transportation plus margin model which is known as a cost-plus mode.

Within a typical international shipment, the transportation spend will include any trucking costs to/from the port, fuel accessorial charges, an ocean or air rate and documentation feed. There are also Customs entry costs, duties and taxes – which vary by country and can change from time to time.

The Trailer Bridge International team is experienced and have the resources to help shippers navigate the nuances of international freight shipping and understand how the cost is calculated based on their specific shipment.

Documentation for international freight shipping can vary by country and commodity. For export clearance, the typical main documentation needed is a packing list and commercial invoice which is a document showing the value of the shipment. Outside of these two main documentation requirements, certain countries require a certificate of origin.

Yes, Trailer Bridge International can handle oversized and breakbulk shipments to locations around the world. The company has a network of material handling companies who are experienced in the nuance of handling this specific type of freight and have the equipment necessary to safely transport it to its destination.

Shippers have access to tracking tools through the ocean carrier portals. When you partner with Trailer Bridge International, the team provides frequent updates on the status of your freight with direct carrier tracking links. Shippers will have visibility throughout the entire life of the load.

The first step in scheduling an international freight shipment with Trailer Bridge International is to reach out to get pricing based on your specific needs. The team will provide a quote within 24 hours and upon acceptance of the rate, the team will begin confirming space and taking the appropriate next steps for your shipment.

You can begin the quote process by reaching out to the team at TBI@trailerbridge.com.

To get a quote for international shipping services with Trailer Bridge International, you can reach out to TBI@trailerbridge.com with the following information:

• Origin & Destination
• Commodity type
• Zip code if a door pick-up is required
• For LCL, metric dimensions (LxWxH) and weight
• For hazardous cargo, MSDS, UN/Class
• For overweight cargo, an actual weight must be provided