Freight Forwarding Services

Yes, Trailer Bridge has experience in handling specialty cargo such as hazardous materials and temperature-controlled freight.

A freight forwarder can support moving your freight across various modes of transportation including ocean or air transport, over-the-road trucking, or an intermodal option which includes the combination of trucking and rail transport. 

The shipping mode is determined based on the needs of your specific freight and business requirements. Factors such as desired delivery date, final destination and budget all play a role in the solution a freight forwarder will source for your shipment. 

Shippers have access to tracking tools through the ocean carrier portals. When you partner with Trailer Bridge as your freight forwarder, 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.

At Trailer Bridge, we provide a single point of contact for your shipment and if a delay occurs, they communicate directly with you to keep you abreast of the situation. The team uses various tracking and tracing tools to understand where your shipment is to provide visibility throughout the life of the load. Should a delay occur that allows for re-routing, the team will work with the shipper to evaluate options and make the desired changes to the supply chain. 

Yes, Trailer Bridge International can provide cargo insurance for international shipments handled by the freight forwarding team. 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.

Trailer Bridge International can handle freight forwarding for multiple destinations. The team uses its global agent network to access local knowledge for various markets to ensure your freight is handled with care. 

Yes, Trailer Bridge can support shippers who need Customs clearance and compliance support. The company can serve as a single-source service provider for international shipments including the handling of Customs clearance and compliance, or it can be booked as a separate stand-alone service.

Documentation for freight forwarding services 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.

The first step in working with Trailer Bridge International for freight forwarding services 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.

There are a variety of considerations that impact freight forwarding pricing for international freight shipping – such as origin and destination, type of freight, Customs fees and market conditions. 

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 fees. 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 freight forwarding and understand how the cost is calculated based on their specific shipment.

• 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