About the American Multimodal International Deliveries - AMID Logistics, LLC

It is essential to understand that all shipping companies in the international sea freight industry ultimately rely on the same carriers. Not many ocean freight carriers are capable of transporting cargo between continents. However, sea freight carriers typically do not work with the public. They handle large volumes of goods and prefer not to deal with small-volume, occasional, and inexperienced exporters.

Smaller shipping companies are typically open to the public. However, while every international shipping company may have its unique branding, add-on services, and customer support practices, the actual transportation of goods is outsourced to the global ocean freight carriers. U.S. Freight forwarders bundle shipments from multiple customers to be accepted by carriers and reduce shipping costs. They book those shipments on behalf of shippers and dispatch them with the common carriers. Understanding this can help consumers make more informed decisions when selecting a shipping provider.

American Multimodal International Deliveries - AMID Logistics, LLC is a licensed and bonded U.S. Freight forwarder. Since 2007, it has been an owner-operating Ocean Transportation Intermediary (U.S. OTI), an international sea freight shipping company.

According to the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, "...a U.S. Ocean freight forwarder is an individual or company that dispatches shipments from the United States via common carriers and books or otherwise arranges space for those shipments on behalf of shippers. Ocean freight forwarders also prepare and process the documentation and perform activities related to those shipments."

AMID Logistics supports international sea freight shipping services virtually from any location in the United States to most countries worldwide. The primary focus is to arrange cargo movements, predominantly as LCL (Less than Container Load) freight, from the USA to destinations abroad. LCL freight refers to international deliveries of crates and boxes stacked on pallets. AMID Logistics takes pride in delivering high-quality services. Please take a minute to read customers' testimonials.

LCL Sea freight is a low-cost solution for delivering cargo from the U.S. that cannot fill an entire 20- or 40-foot sea freight container.

The website is a platform that provides an Online LCL freight Calculator, enabling users to calculate international shipping costs for both commercial cargo and personal goods.

There is no need to wait for a price quote. You can calculate shipping costs in real-time, 24/7, and book and receive shipping instructions within 24 business hours.

This 3-minute video on YouTube should help you with your quote.

The online freight calculator is perfect for shipping commercial cargo, e-commerce shipping, and moving personal belongings and household goods from the USA to almost anywhere overseas. This convenient tool allows you to handle relatively large cargo deliveries considering different scenarios based on your particular circumstances from the comfort of your office or home. No matter which country you are in, you can now manage your international cargo deliveries with ease through the online freight calculator.

LCL freight is primarily designed for experienced exporters, but AMID Logistics also offers this service to ordinary customers. The online freight calculator integrates direct freight rates from well-known and reliable Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (cargo consolidators). As a U.S. Freight Forwarder, AMID Logistics works on the freight forwarder's service fee, which is separated from the carrier freight in our quotes and invoices. That allows us to offer shipping costs that are among the lowest on the market.

Recently, we launched a new version of the calculator at OceanFreightUSA.com. It is optimized for mobile devices, allowing you to manage your shipments even while on the go. 

Use the online freight calculator for a quick price quote for your international shipment. Book your international shipment at your convenience and receive comprehensive shipping instructions within 24 business hours. Submit all necessary shipping documents online, and your cargo will be ready for shipping.

AMID Logistics is committed to handling your shipment until your goods arrive in the destination country. While the general procedures for shipping LCL freight from the US with any international cargo transportation company are similar, you may want to read this step-by-step guide to help you better understand the process of shipping LCL freight with the online freight calculator. The guide is tailored to the specific requirements of shipping goods overseas utilizing the online freight calculator. We hope this guide will provide you with the information you need to ensure a smooth shipping experience.

Please do not hesitate to contact AMID with questions regarding your international shipping or if you encounter any technical issues or user interface inconveniences while browsing the website.

AFFILIATES and REFERRALS: If your business involves international cargo transportation from the USA, or you are looking to earn additional income, we invite you to consider the Affiliates and Referrals program. You don't need any special knowledge or make significant efforts. For every completed shipment referred by you, you will automatically earn US$20.

PARTNERSHIP: AMID Logistics takes pride in long-standing relationships with reliable U.S. and foreign cargo transportation companies. We aim to expand our reach and tap into new markets by establishing business ties with importers, exporters, freight forwarders, NVOCC, customs brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) globally. Please don't hesitate to contact AMID for any inquiries, offers, or questions regarding shipping cargo by sea from the USA.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS: AMID Logistics highly values customers' opinions and feedback and encourages customers to share their experiences through customer reviews, testimonials, feedback, and responses. By doing so, we can identify areas where we can improve our service and customer support. We welcome you to read these reviews and contact AMID with your suggestions or questions to ensure that your shipping experience with AMID Logistics is the best it can be.

Working remotely via our virtual office in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we arrange and dispatch international freight from anywhere in the United States.

Question: What is a U.S. OTI - Ocean Transportation Intermediary?

According to the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations: An Ocean Transportation Intermediary is either an ocean Freight Forwarder or a non-vessel operating common carrier (“NVOCC”). An Ocean freight forwarder is an individual or company that dispatches shipments from the United States via common carriers and books or otherwise arranges space for those shipments on behalf of shippers. Ocean freight forwarders also prepare and process the documentation and perform related activities pertaining to those shipments. An NVOCC is a common carrier that holds itself out to the public to provide ocean transportation, issues its own house bills of lading or equivalent document, but does not operate the vessels by which ocean transportation is provided, and is a shipper in relation to the involved ocean common carrier.