What
is a Freight Forwarder?
An international
freight forwarder is an agent for the exporter in moving cargo to an overseas
destination. MMI Logistics, Inc. is familiar with the import rules and
regulations of foreign countries, the export regulations of the U.S. government,
the methods of shipping, and the documents related to foreign trade. Export freight
forwarders are licensed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
to handle air freight and the Federal Maritime Commission to handle ocean freight.
MMI Logistics, Inc. is an international
freight forwarder and shipping company with main offices and load facility in
Los Angeles, California; and agents in Chicago, New York, Seattle, San Francisco,
Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas and Memphis offering premium logistics services
to businesses worldwide. Our personal service, expert knowledge of freight forwarding
and customs brokerage is based on our many years of experience in moving products
easily to their destination. Our dedicated professionals ship valuable commodities
with the utmost professionalism and ease. We are a global leader in freight forwarding
and logistics having serviced thousands of customers directly from MMI Logistics,
Inc.
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Call 310-679-4018
MMI Logistics,
Inc. assists exporters in preparing price quotations
by advising on freight costs, port charges, consular fees, costs of special documentation,
insurance costs, and their handling fees. They recommend the packing methods that
will protect the merchandise during transit or can arrange to have the merchandise
packed at the port or containerized. If the exporter prefers, freight forwarders
can reserve the necessary space on a vessel, aircraft, train, or truck.
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a shipping quote today! Call 310-679-4018
Once
the order is ready for shipment, MMI Logistics, Inc. will review all shipping
documents to ensure that everything is in order. This is of particular importance
with letter of credit payment terms. They will prepare the bill of lading and
any special required documentation. After shipment, they can route the documents
to the seller, the buyer, or to a paying bank. Freight forwarders can also make
arrangements with customs brokers overseas to ensure that the goods comply with
customs export documentation regulations.
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a shipping quote today! Call 310-679-4018
When
shipping a product overseas, the exporter must be aware of packing, labeling,
documentation, and insurance requirements. Most exporters rely on MMI Logistics,
Inc. to perform these services because of the multitude of considerations
involved in physically exporting goods.
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a shipping quote today! Call 310-679-4018
