Freight Forwarding in United States
The world's largest economy and consumer market. Our partner network operates 24/7 across all major US gateways โ Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Savannah โ with real-time CBP tracking.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Miami USMIA
Gateway to Latin America. 4.3 million TEU/year. Specializes in Brazil trade, Caribbean, and Central American imports. Average dwell time: 3โ4 days.
Port of Houston USHOT
Second-largest US port by volume (23 million TEU/year). Handles Mexico trade, bulk commodities, and petrochemicals. Deep-water port handles larger vessels. 2โ3 day clearance.
Port of Los Angeles USLAX
Largest US port (9.5 million TEU/year). Gateway to Asia. Chronic congestion โ 5โ10 day dwell times common. Automated cargo handling.
Port of Long Beach USLGB
Second-largest West Coast port (8.2 million TEU/year). Asia imports. Often faster than LA due to less congestion. 3โ5 days.
Port of New York/New Jersey USNYC
US East Coast's primary gateway (8.6 million TEU/year). Europe imports, intra-US distribution via rail/truck. 4โ6 day clearance.
Port of Savannah USSAV
Fastest-growing US port (5.3 million TEU/year). Modern infrastructure, lower congestion than LA. 2โ3 day clearance. Gateway to Southeast.
Miami (MIA) KMIA
Florida airport โ international cargo terminal.
Houston (IAH) KIAH
Texas airport โ international cargo terminal.
Los Angeles (LAX) KLAX
California airport โ international cargo terminal.
New York (JFK) KJFK
New York airport โ international cargo terminal.
Chicago (ORD) KORD
Illinois airport โ international cargo terminal.
Atlanta (ATL) KATL
Georgia airport โ international cargo terminal.
Routes from/to
The global corridors where our partner network has the most repeat shipper history and tuned operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are required for importing goods into the USA?
Essential documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, CBP Form 3461, CBP Form 7501, and an ISF (Importer Security Filing) submitted 24 hours before vessel departure.
How long does customs clearance take in the USA?
Standard customs clearance takes 1-5 business days once goods arrive. With pre-filed ISF and proper documentation, clearance can happen within 24 hours. FDA, USDA, or EPA regulated goods may require additional 3-7 days.
What are the main US ports for international freight?
Top ports include Los Angeles/Long Beach, New York/New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, and Seattle/Tacoma. For air freight, JFK, LAX, ORD (Chicago), and MIA (Miami) handle the most cargo.
What tariffs apply when importing to the USA?
US import duties are based on the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and range from 0-37.5%. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods add 7.5-25%. An import bond is required for shipments over $2,500.
Does Suaid Global offer warehousing in the USA?
Through our partner network, we coordinate warehouse, cross-dock, and fulfillment services at strategic US logistics hubs including Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and Houston with storage, cross-docking, fulfillment, and real-time inventory management.
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