E-Commerce and Remote Shipping from the USA: A Comprehensive Guide

Our platform facilitates the export of commercial cargo and personal belongings worldwide via cost-effective LCL (Less-than-Container-Load) sea freight.

The instant sea freight calculator provides accurate estimates in seconds, enabling you to ship boxes, crates, and pallets from American soil to global destinations.

Managing international logistics is seamless with our digital tools. You can coordinate large-scale cargo deliveries to most nations in real-time from any device, whether you are at home or in a professional office setting.

To begin, select your destination country in our shipping quote tool. You can initiate your overseas transport immediately. Just generate a quote, finalize your booking, and dispatch your goods!

Click the image below to view a three-minute video on YouTube demonstrating how the online freight calculator works.

For American sellers serving global customers, our platform lets you book international consignments online 24/7. Detailed instructions are delivered within one business day, simplifying the process of sending orders abroad.

International buyers should note that domestic vendors often include "free shipping" within the lower 48 states. While many U.S. suppliers are open to global trade, they typically prefer collaborating with a licensed freight forwarder to manage the complexities of ocean export.

When a U.S.-based trader receives explicit logistics instructions, they can efficiently prepare international freight shipments. They will secure your items in protective crates or boxes, apply the necessary labels, and arrange delivery to a specialized ocean terminal.

By utilizing our freight estimation tool, your supplier receives automated email instructions, ensuring your ocean shipment is documented correctly and ready for its voyage.

Ultimately, this digital shipping portal bridges the gap in global e-commerce, allowing you to oversee transatlantic or transpacific logistics from anywhere in the world.

Please be aware that LCL ocean transport is designed for substantial cargo packed in sturdy containers or on industrial pallets. This service is not intended for small courier parcels, full container loads (FCL), air cargo, or motor vehicles transportation.

How the Process Works

Verify if your American vendor provides complimentary domestic delivery when finalizing your purchase.

If exact dimensions are unavailable, a rough weight estimate is acceptable. Your final shipping invoice will be adjusted based on the warehouse's verified measurements.

Scenario A: Vendor provides free domestic delivery

Use our shipping cost calculator to generate a quote.
Save the quote via email for your records.
Secure your ocean freight booking and submit the required deposit.
Review the automated shipping instructions sent to your inbox.
Forward these details to your U.S. supplier and request delivery to the specified export terminal.

Scenario B: Vendor does not provide domestic delivery

Generate a quote using our online logistics tool.
Select the "YES" option for inland pickup services.
Ensure the total includes ground transportation costs.
After booking, share the pickup coordination email with your vendor.
Instruct the supplier to have the goods ready for the LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier.

A domestic trucking firm will collect your export cargo for transport to the international departure port.

The remaining steps for your global sea freight will follow the standard procedures outlined in the comprehensive shipping guide.

CRITICAL INFORMATION: If your supplier utilizes carriers like UPS or ABF for terminal delivery (CFS), and you did not request a pickup, ensure they receive the following:

Export Terminal Logistics: Full address and contact data for the CFS.
Carrier Booking Reference: This is vital for cargo identification. Our calculator lists these primary hubs in UPPERCASE (e.g., NEW YORK, NY).
Domestic Bill of Lading: Necessary if goods are sent to a secondary line-haul terminal (listed in lowercase, e.g., Austin, TX*).

Always use the Ocean Carrier’s Booking Number as the primary reference for all delivery orders. Please do not use our internal reference for this step. The freight station requires the carrier's number (found on your Dock Receipt) to accept the goods.

Ocean freight booking is the KEY reference in international shipping

Shipping partial cargo. Optimizing Multi-Order Shipments (Consolidation)

Shipping partial cargo involves combining multiple smaller purchases from different U.S. retailers into a single consolidated ocean shipment.

Example:

After booking a shipment and receiving your CFS delivery instructions, you place orders on Amazon or eBay. You direct these sellers to ship to our export hub using your specific booking reference. While we can merge these orders, specific freight consolidation rules apply.

Important to understand the following:

Standard LCL bookings are typically processed as single, immediate exports. Unless authorized otherwise, cargo arriving at the ocean terminal is matched to the booking and processed for international transit as quickly as possible.

You must obtain pre-approval for consolidation. If authorized, a $35 fee applies per additional delivery. Be aware that terminal storage fees or carrier-specific restrictions may apply. If consolidation is not approved, each delivery will be handled as an individual sea freight shipment.

LCL vs. Small Parcel: This service is for bulkier items, not small packages, similar to MyUS. We generally allow 10–25 days for up to 5 deliveries to reach the export terminal before storage fees accrue.

For more information about shipping from the USA or partial cargo, contact AMID Logistics, LLC in advance.

Currently Serving Countries

Algeria
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