Our Main HUB is located in a Class A Facility. US Customs and the TSA are located in the same building.  

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The booking confirmation will confirm the day you have requested for the container to be delivered to the loading address, the sailing date and arrival date along with other pertinent information. The container will be delivered to your specified address on a chassis about 5 feet off the ground.  All of our quotes are for a live load ... meaning the truck will wait for 2 hrs free and then charge $100 per hour waiting time.  If you desire to have the container left for a period of up to 5 days the drayage charge or delivery fee will double.

IMPORTANT:

Pickup charges shown are a good faith estimate and could vary depending on regional market conditions and address placed on the booking request. We will confirm such charges on the booking confirmation or you can call 305-597-0258 x 105 for a quick drayage confirmation. Insurance, Destination Port Charges, Duties or Taxes are not included unless specified in the quotes.  

APX operates from every port in the USA with over 50 inland stations.  We can spot containers in any US city and ship to any destination worldwide.

MEASUREMENTS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY

Frequently Asked Questions taken from shippers:  

1. Can a moving company offer ocean shipping services.  No.  They cannot.  Only licensed companies by the FMC can do so.  If you are being offered ocean shipping by a moving company they must be on the http://www.fmc.gov website. You should never pay a broker for ocean freight.  Always pay the shipping company.

2. Where and when do I need to deliver the shipment? As per FMC Rules, we need to file every booking prior to accepting cargo.  This process of bringing the container to you "Drayage" or giving you the OK to deliver LCL cargo to our docks or sending a truck to receive your goods on a door to door move is executed after the filing has been completed.  A formal BOOKING CONFIRMATION will be sent to you via e-mail containing the BOOKING NUMBER and confirmation for the delivery of your container or confirmation on the LAST RECEIVING DATE for a LCL booking.  You must place the number on every piece if you are shipping LCL and on any shipping documents you submit such as  Packing List - Invoice

3. How do I proceed after I get a quote? There is a link under the total of every quote that links to the shippers letter of instruction.  Please submit it online as it simplifies documentation and prevents errors on the phone.  A copy of the form will be sent to you as soon as its submitted.  If you require changes after the booking request has been submitted you can reply to the email with the corrections. 

For security reasons and to serve you more efficiently, you must get a booking number first otherwise the cargo will not be accepted at the dock.  As a result of the passage of the Homeland Security Act, US Customs officials are enforcing the requirement that information and other shipping documents be received prior to cargo acceptance or loading on the vessel.  Failure to comply may result in your cargo not loading on intended vessel.  If your cargo is valued over $2500 we will need to file a Shippers Export Declaration (SED) for you for a $50.00 filing charge.  You must provide the operations department the necessary information to complete the SED in a timely manner, otherwise the cargo will not be loaded on the ship. This information may be one of the following: EIN#, SS# or Copy of Passport.

4. How much time do I have to load my container? The first 2 hours are free of charge. Every hour thereafter is $100.00 per hour.  If you are loading a car you will need to make your own arrangements with a flat bed tow truck.  They are usually $45.00 per hour and can load a car in less than an hour.  If you need help loading a container you can access Labor Ready at http://www.laborready.com/default.aspx and they can provide laborers to help you load but not pack.  We can contract them directly for you if you desire. If you need crating we have compiled a list of crating companies throughout the USA http://www.shipping-worldwide.com/crating.html 

5. Can you take the shipment from my house? what is the cost? Yes and pricing is shown as Drayage to your door and is calculated by the mileage from the port, or the rail road ramp if its an inland origin.  We can pickup LCL cargo on normal trucks or Lift Gate Trucks for residential pickups.  For commercial shipments we can arrange delivery of cargo via ground using common carriers such as Roadway Express.

6. Can I also send fragile? Yes but you are responsible if you choose to pack it yourself and insurance may not cover. See our insurance conditions. Insurance  You can employ local crating services to crate or pack your goods. Typically the crating company will take the items from your home and crate them in their shop.  Once crated you can instruct them to sent the crates to our terminals.

7. Do I need to pack everything? YES if shipping via LCL and No if shipping via FCL … but all furniture for imports to the USA MUST BE PACKED. 

8. Do you have any direct phone number that I can talk to you?  Yes 305-597-0258 you can dial x 105 or OPTION 4 for the Sales Dept.  If you are on hold for a bit just call back in a few.  9-5 EST.

9. Can any company offer the public ocean shipping services?  No.  The industry is regulated by the Federal Maritime Commission and every company offering ocean shipping must be licensed by the FMC and have a bond in place.  APX has two licenses ... we are both a NVOCC and a Freight Forwarder. Never pay a broker for ocean shipping.  Your contract and payment should always be with the NVOCC.

10. My quote is for 20 foot; do you have anything between 20 and 40 foot? No ... but less than a 20 YES you can go to http://www.freight-calculator.com/worldocr.asp  and get pricing.

11. How do I start the shipping process once I have a quote? You can start the shipping process by clicking the secure booking link on the bottom of your quote or by calling in your order.

12. How do I get the container to come to our home of business?  To spot the container at your door or dock, please submit online or fax the shipping forms to 305-592-0266 and operations will send you a booking confirmation within 72 hours for exports from USA and 96 hours for imports to the USA.  The booking confirmation will have vessel name, voyage number, loading port, ETD and ETA along with other pertinent information.  You should reserve your container at least a week ahead of time.

13. What if I have less than a container and do not need a full 20ft.?  If your cargo is less than 15 Cubic Meters we recommend you use the LCL Calculator located on our website.  The link is https://www.freight-calculator.com/worldocr.asp  and it will also quote your shipment instantly.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS:

If you are shipping household goods and personal effects we recommend you contact the consulate office of your country and see if you can obtain a letter of relocation or you can find out what are the current regulations concerning your move.  If duty exceptions are granted they will be issued by the consulate.   

NO DOC - NO LOAD:

For security reasons and to serve you more efficiently, you must get a booking number first otherwise the cargo will not be accepted at the dock.  As a result of the passage of the Homeland Security Act, US Customs officials are enforcing the requirement that information and other shipping documents be received prior to cargo acceptance or loading on the vessel.  Failure to comply may result in your cargo not loading on intended vessel.  If your cargo is valued over $2500 we will need to file a Shippers Export Declaration (SED) for you for a $50.00 filing charge.  You must provide the operations department the necessary information to complete the SED in a timely manner, otherwise the cargo will not be loaded on the ship. This information may be one of the following: EIN#, SS# or Copy of Passport and your Packing List - Invoice

Transit time from the USA varies from 12 days to 45 days depending on the destination.  If you require our sailing schedule please request it via email at rates@shipping-worldwide.com or call us and we will be glad to give you the details.  

OCEAN CONSOLIDATIONS LCL FAQ:

For security reasons and to adhere to the FMC Rules regarding acceptance of cargo we have implemented protocol for bookings.  You must book your shipment at least 3 working days advance notice.  Once received the operations department at X 116 will e-mail you a booking number within 48 hours. The terminal address and other pertinent information such as sailing date and voyage number will be provided then.

To deliver your cargo at our terminals "you must get a booking number first" otherwise the cargo will not be accepted at the dock.  To book the cargo and receive a booking number your must fax or e-mail the shipping forms. You can ship boxes of any size and weight.  We can palletize, shrink wrap and band them together for $35.00 per pallet.  We will measure the final pallet and recalculate your charges based on the quote you received online.

You can start the shipping process by clicking the booking button on the bottom of your online quote or going to:

https://www.freight-calculator.com/lcl_bconfirm.html  

we also have a packing list online at

https://www.freight-calculator.com/packing/packinglist.asp  

The packing list must be received before the shipment departs. 

If  pickup or inland portion of your quote was included, please specify the date and time for your pickup on the shipping forms.

If you require our current weekly schedule please request it via email at rates@shipping-worldwide.com or you can use this link Ocean LCL Export Schedule.  Not all segments are shown as some destinations require trans-shipment. We sail to every destination on a weekly basis but there are some exceptions.  

Other Notes:

1. Any rates quoted are estimates based on the information provided to us  and are subject to change and possible third party increases. They are  subject to confirmation and filing in the relevant carrier tariff where applicable. These figures are valid for 30 days and are quoted on a  prepaid basis.

2. Freight rates quoted on a W/M bases mean Weight or Measurement of the  cargo and charged on whichever is greater and are per cubic meter or 1000  kilos. What is a Cubic Meter?

3. Where Full container load rates are quoted from the door of an inland  location they are on a 'Live Load' basis with two hours free time for loading and thereafter $100.00 per hour.

4. If not otherwise noted, rates do not include any port charges, customs clearance, deconsolidation fees, custom brokers fee's or import duty, or taxes in the country of destination.  

EXPORTING AND SHIPPING CARS:

Requirements for Exportation of Cars Documentation required For U.S. Titled Vehicles

We process all documents through US Customs from any port in the USA  

A) Export Power of Attorney: https://www.freight-calculator.com/Power_Attorney/Power_of_Attorney.htm  

B) Clear Title or Bill of Sale (you provide this to us)

C) Letter of Intent (we prepare it)

Originals sent to our US HUB offices VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY for processing with US Customs at the port of export.  (APX, The Miami Free Zone, 2315 NW 107th Avenue, M1-28, Doral, FL  33172) We prepare 3 sets and US Customs returns the originals back to us.  We will send the original back to you via overnight courier.

A person attempting to export a used self-propelled vehicle shall present to Customs, at the port of exportation, both the vehicle and the required documentation describing the vehicle to include the VIN or, if the vehicle does not have a VIN, the product identification number (PIN). Exportation of a vehicle will be permitted only upon compliance with these requirements, unless the vehicle was entered into the United States under an in-bond procedure, a carnet, a Temporary Importation Bond, or under a personal exemption for non-residents who entered the vehicle for a 1-year period.  

Vehicles issued an original certificate of title. For used, self-propelled vehicles issued, by any jurisdiction in the United States, a Certificate of Title or a Salvage Title that remains in force, the owner must provide to Customs the original Certificate of Title or a Certified Copy of the Certificate of Title and two complete copies of the original Certificate of Title or the Certified Copy of the original.

Where title evidences third-party ownership/claims. If the used, self-propelled vehicle is leased or a recorded lien exists in the U.S., in addition to complying with paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section, the provisional owner must provide to Customs a separate writing from the third-party-in interest which expressly provides that the subject vehicle may be exported. This writing must be on the third-party's letterhead paper and contain a complete description of the vehicle including the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the name of the owner or lien-holder of the leased vehicle, and the telephone numbers at which that owner or lien-holder may be contacted and must bear an original signature of the third-party and state the date it was signed.

Authentication of documentation

Customs will determine the authenticity of the documents submitted. Once determined, Customs will mark the original documents. In most cases the original documents will be returned to the exporter. In those cases where the original title document was presented to and retained by Customs and cannot be found prior to the vehicle's export, the exporter's authenticated copy of the original documentation serves as evidence of compliance with the reporting requirements.

WOOD REGULATIONS:

Please be advised that as of November 1, 2002 ALL sea freight shipments, whether they are FCL or LCL to Australia, New Zealand, Europe or any other port in the world must be accompanied by a Packing Declaration. ( https://www.freight-calculator.com/packing/packinglist.asp  )   In addition, if there is any timber or wood packing, such as crates, pallets, skids, ext. the shipment may be subject to fumigation at consignees expense.  Failure to provide the correct documentation will result in additional cost to verify whether timber/wood packing has been used.   The packing list must be received before the shipment departs. 

All non-manufactured wood packing material (NMWP) - solid wood packing material (SWPM) must bear the stamp that indicates that the packaging has been treated with EU-approved wood treatments.  The mark must indicate the mane and location of an approved contractor who has performed the heat, pressure , or fumigation treatment in accordance with EU regulations.  Please note that this is not a paper-based certification system and that the actual packing material must be labeled correctly in order to clear customs.

Customers tendering their freight to any terminal are solely responsible for ensuring that their NMWP products are treated and marked appropriately.

NMWP/SWPM include, but are not limited to: coniferous pallets, crating, packing blocks, drums, cases, load boards, pallets collars, skids, etc.

Please note that the EU will refuse entry, destroy, or treat wood as necessary.  Non-compliance will lead to delays in releasing freight and will also incur an administrative charge of $500 US.

We have prepared for this change within our terminals and would like to assist you in doing the same.  If you have any questions on this procedure please contact our offices.  For complete information on the new regulations, please visit the USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services website:  www.aphis.usda.gov

To facilitate the understanding of foreign duties and other shipping issues we have compiled resources to help you.

http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/tic/tariff/country_tariff_info.htm    Country Specific Tariff Information

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/export/export_docs/    Export License Requirements for US Goods  

http://www.bis.doc.gov/Licensing/exportingbasics.htm Office of Export Enforcement

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/export/export_docs/motor_vehicle.xml    Exporting Cars Info

http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/other/dataweb/    Import Tariff of the United States

http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/hazmat/placards/index.html    Hazardous Materials Labeling

REMEMBER! You should reserve your container at least 7 days ahead of time.  To spot the container at your door or dock, please submit or fax the shipping forms and operations will send you a booking confirmation within 48 to 72 hours.  It takes a minimum of 7 days from receipt of your booking to spot the containers. The booking confirmation will have vessel name, voyage number, loading port, ETD and ETA along with other pertinent information.

Thank You! ... We hope to make your shipping an enjoyable experience.