International Solutions

Integrated Shipping Solutions provides comprehensive consulting services for your international logistics. Whether your company is already an established importer, or is considering leaping a few links up on the supply-chain, ISS’s team of logistical experts can provide your company with the objective insight it deserves.

Government Agencies

The laws governing international trade evolve almost daily making it extremely difficult to negotiate how these changes may directly impact your company’s current and future international operations. ISS’s associates have an in-depth experience with regulatory government agencies such as US Customs, the FDA, and the USDA.

• US CUSTOMS - ISS can analyze your HTS classifications, related duties, Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT), and US trade relations with your Countries of Origin and make any necessary recommendations. ISS can also train your staff on the proper use of the US Customs Tariff Database.
• The FDA/USDA - ISS has in-depth knowledge of Foreign Food Facility Registration, proper packaging guidelines, labeling requirements, FDA Prior Notice, and use of the FDA Product Code Builder. ISS can review your situation and make the necessary recommendations to ensure compliance and avoid any preventable detentions.

Custom Broker, Freight Forwarder, and Carrier Selection

In the wild world of international logistics, WHO you know is every bit as important as WHAT you know. ISS associates have worked with dozens of companies in the international logistics industry and it should come as no surprise that talented people are the ones who make the difference. Take advantage of ISS’s extensive network of talented professionals with decades of experience and save your company from years of headaches and unwanted surprises that could cripple your trade and kill your profit margins.

• Customs Brokers - ISS will match your company with the correct Customs Broker for your business. ISS will ensure that your company receives discounted rates on brokerage services such as filing entries and continuous Customs Bonds but without compromising the level of service that you receive.
• Freight Forwarders - No weak Links! Working with the wrong Freight Forwarder can create all sorts of disasters, including unbelievable lengthy times in transit, inflated freight expenses, extensive damages, insufficient costly coverage, and even complete loss of shipment. Let ISS recommend the right, responsible forwarder to facilitate your international freight.
• Carrier Selection - Whether it is a complicated in-land move at the point of origin, or simply finding the fastest, safest, and least costly carrier for that final, to-your-door delivery, ISS can determine the best carrier for your company.

Supplier Negotiations

The cost of freight is only one variable in the delivered cost of goods. ISS’s associates have years of experience in financial analysis and supplier negotiations. ISS knows the different terms that can be negotiated with an over-seas supplier and the impact each will have on your delivered cost- an impact that can result in hidden savings giving your company the advantage in needs to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.

Financial Support

Perhaps everything at your company is pointing towards making the international leap except for your cash flow. The experts at ISS have assisted companies in securing the support that they need from domestic and foreign banks as well as the greater financial industry.

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