Freight Forwarding Services | Global Logistics

Freight forwarding involves coordinating the transport of large, heavy, or complex commercial shipments — often across multiple carriers and international borders. Unlike standard parcel shipping, freight forwarding includes carrier negotiation, customs documentation, palletizing, and multi-modal logistics planning (truck, air, or ocean). ShipMate+ handles all of these elements on behalf of businesses, acting as your dedicated logistics department.

ShipMate+ handles a wide range of commercial freight including palletized inventory, industrial equipment, office furniture, trade show displays, oversized machinery, and bulk business cargo. We manage LTL (less-than-truckload), FTL (full truckload), domestic and international air cargo, FCL and LCL sea container shipments, and expedited freight for time-sensitive business needs.

Yes. ShipMate+ ships freight to over 200 countries and manages all required customs documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Pro Forma Invoices, Electronic Export Information (EEI) forms, and automated airway bill generation. Our specialists ensure your international shipments comply with destination-country import/export regulations, reducing the risk of delays, seizures, or unexpected customs fees.

With access to over 40 freight, LTL, air cargo, and sea container carriers, our specialists evaluate your shipment's size, weight, destination, timeline, and budget to recommend the optimal carrier and service level. We negotiate rates on your behalf and present cost-effective options — ensuring your business gets reliable delivery without overpaying for transit capacity.

LTL (Less-than-Truckload) shipping combines your cargo with other shippers' freight in a shared truck, making it cost-effective for smaller loads that don't fill an entire trailer. FTL (Full Truckload) dedicates an entire truck to your shipment, offering faster transit and lower handling risk for large or time-sensitive loads. ShipMate+ helps you determine which option best fits your volume and budget.

Yes. Our team provides professional commercial packaging, palletizing, and crating services to prepare your freight for safe transit. Proper packaging is critical for freight — it protects cargo from damage, satisfies carrier requirements, and ensures customs acceptance for international shipments. All items packed in-store by our team are guaranteed insurable.

Freight forwarding costs depend on shipment weight, dimensions, origin, destination, mode of transport (LTL, FTL, air, or ocean), and carrier service level. ShipMate+ performs multi-carrier rate comparisons on your behalf to secure competitive pricing. Contact us with your shipment details — cargo type, weight, destination — and we'll provide a tailored quote with transparent pricing.

ShipMate+ is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We are closed on Sundays. Daily carrier pickups are scheduled during business hours to ensure your freight enters the carrier network promptly. Contact us at (760) 295-1074 or info@shipmateplus.com to schedule your freight consultation.