What a Freight Forwarder Does:

American Commercial Transport has been serving people and organizations across the world as a freight forwarder for over 25 years.

As a Freight Forwarder we use the full gamut of logistics resources and experiences we've accrued over that time to prepare and execute the most reliable and efficient logistic solutions for our clients.

For businesses, we can supplement pre-existing logistical operations, or act as an full-service logistics provide in the absence of one.

The same breadth of services is also available without compromise to individuals who intend to internationally ship of assorted personal effects and goods as well.

We Offer the Following Transportation Services:

Ocean Freight

Ocean Freight shipping is the most popular and cost-effective method for transporting goods overseas.

This method of shipping involves loading cargo into standardized shipping containers which are then loaded unto ocean vessels for delivery to a designated ocean port.

Over 90% of all export and import activity in the world is accomplished through ocean freight shipping.

Full Container Load vs Less-than-full Container Load

Ocean Freight Shipments can be done by the Full-Container Load (FCL) or Less-than-full Container Load (LCL) depending on your unique needs and preferences.

FCL has the advantage of being generally more expedient whilst LCL has the advantage of being more cost effective.

Inland Services

Ocean Freight transport don't have to just start and end a port.

Ocean freight services are regularly supplemented with land movements by truck or railroad to ensure seamless transport of cargo beyond an ocean port, to an inland destinations, maximizing logistics convenience and efficiency.

Air Freight

Air freight, is the quickest way to transport cargo across cities, countries, and continents.

When you book an air freight shipment, your cargo will be loaded unto a plane at a local international airport the plane simply takes off for its destination airport, where your goods will be unloaded and prepared for pickup, or transferred unto a connecting flight if your intended destination requires it.

Once all the proper customs and freight processing is completed and confirmed at your goods’ airport of final destination, they will be available for pick up from one of our service partner’s local airport facility.

Shipping by air freight, is the quickest and most reliable way to get anything from orgin to destination.

Any given air freight shipment between any two points in the world will usually take between 24-48 hours to arrive at its final destination.

This is significant time saved compared to sea or land transportation which can take weeks.

Because of the short transit time, air freight shipments are significantly more reliable as well since there are fewer opportunities for delays or additional issues to arise.

Motor Freight

American Commercial Transport, Inc. works with a wide network of motor carriers across the country who can handle a variety of trucking services, local and long haul. 

Motor Freight is a great solution for moving cargo between state or just between cities. 

Full Container Load vs Less-than-full Container Load

Motor Carriage shipments can be done by the Full Truck Load (FTL) or Less-than-Truck Load (LTL) depending on your unique needs and preferences.

FTL has the advantage of being generally more expedient whilst LTL has the advantage of being more cost effective.

In either case we can help you figure out which option best suits your needs and budget, and make all the arrangements from origin to destination.