Air Freight
Consolidated, direct and next-flight-out air cargo for urgent, high-value and time-critical shipments, with airport-to-door delivery options.
Air freight servicesFMC Licensed
Regulated ocean intermediary with a published tariff.
Real People
A named logistics specialist, not a ticket queue.
Every Mode
Air, ocean, truck, rail and intermodal under one roof.
Shipment Visibility
Online portals for global and domestic freight status.
Freight Forwarding Services
Multimodal Shipping Solutions for Importers, Exporters & Buyers
Whether you are sourcing components from overseas suppliers or delivering finished goods to customers across North America, BGI plans the route, books the capacity, prepares the paperwork and tracks every milestone.
Ocean Freight
FCL and LCL container shipping, including breakbulk and out-of-gauge cargo, backed by our FMC license and carrier relationships.
Ocean freight servicesTruck Freight
Full truckload, LTL, flatbed and expedited trucking across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with vetted carriers and proactive updates.
Truck freight servicesRail & Intermodal
Container-on-rail and intermodal programs that cut long-haul costs and emissions for heavy, non-urgent freight lanes.
Rail & intermodalDomestic Freight
Coast-to-coast domestic freight management with scheduled pickups, appointment deliveries and consolidated billing.
Domestic freightGlobal Logistics
Door-to-door international supply chain coordination: export documentation, customs brokerage coordination, cargo insurance and origin/destination services.
Global logisticsTrade Show Logistics
Exhibit crates, booth materials and product samples shipped to advance warehouses or direct-to-show, with return freight handled.
Trade show logisticsGovernment Logistics
Compliant freight solutions for federal, state and defense-related shipments that demand documentation discipline and chain-of-custody control.
Government logistics Why Shippers Choose BGI
A Forwarder That Owns the Outcome
Overseas buyers and U.S. importers work with BGI because one experienced team stays accountable from pickup to final delivery.
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Real People
You reach a logistics professional who knows your shipment, your deadlines and your consignee, and who picks up the phone when plans change.
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Comprehensive Freight
One partner for air, ocean, truck, rail and intermodal means fewer handoffs, cleaner documentation and a single point of accountability.
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Regulatory Confidence
As an FMC-licensed intermediary, we operate under U.S. maritime rules and a published tariff, protecting your cargo and your contracts.
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Carrier Neutral Routing
We compare airlines, ocean carriers and trucking partners to balance transit time, cost and reliability instead of pushing a single asset.
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Specialized Cargo Know-How
Oversized, heavy, fragile, temperature-sensitive and hazardous freight is planned with the right equipment, packaging and paperwork.
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Transparent Communication
Clear quotes, milestone updates and online shipment portals so procurement and finance teams are never left guessing.
Experience You Can Verify
How BGI Manages an International Shipment
Freight rarely goes wrong on the water or in the air; it goes wrong in the handoffs. Our process is built around eliminating those gaps. Before cargo moves, we confirm Incoterms, commodity classification, packaging and delivery requirements so that surprises are resolved at the desk, not at the dock.
- Incoterms review to clarify who pays freight, duty and insurance
- Document checks: commercial invoice, packing list, B/L or AWB
- Dangerous goods and oversized cargo pre-planning
- Milestone tracking from origin pickup to proof of delivery
Our 5-Step Shipping Workflow
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Requirement Review
Origin, destination, cargo specs, ready date and Incoterms.
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Route & Mode Plan
Air, ocean, truck or rail options compared on time and cost.
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Booking & Documentation
Capacity secured; export and import paperwork prepared.
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Transit Monitoring
Proactive updates and exception management en route.
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Delivery & Close-Out
Final-mile delivery, POD and consolidated invoicing.
Shipping Mode Guide
Air vs. Ocean vs. Truck vs. Rail: Which Mode Fits Your Cargo?
A practical comparison our logistics specialists use when advising importers and overseas buyers.
| Mode | Typical Transit | Relative Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Freight | 1–7 days door-to-door | Highest per kg | Urgent parts, high-value electronics, samples, perishables |
| Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL) | 2–6+ weeks port-to-port | Lowest per kg internationally | Heavy, bulky or planned inventory replenishment |
| Truck Freight (FTL/LTL) | 1–5 days within North America | Moderate | Regional distribution, cross-border U.S./Canada/Mexico |
| Rail & Intermodal | 3–10 days long-haul | Lower than truck on long lanes | Dense, non-urgent freight over 500+ miles |
Transit ranges are general industry guidance and vary by lane, season, carrier schedule and customs clearance.
Start Your Shipment
Choose Your Shipment Type
Select the option that matches your cargo so the right specialist can respond with an accurate, all-in freight estimate. Have dimensions, weight, commodity and pickup/delivery locations ready.
Shipment Scenarios
How We Solve Real Freight Challenges
Representative examples of the logistics problems our team handles for manufacturers, exhibitors and public-sector shippers.
Industrial ManufacturerLine-down spare part
A production line stops when a critical component is stuck overseas. We route it next-flight-out, pre-clear documentation and arrange direct delivery to the plant.Mode: Expedited Air Freight
International ExhibitorShow-deadline freight
Booth crates must hit the advance warehouse window. We schedule ocean or air to arrive on time, coordinate marshaling yard check-in and book return freight before the show closes.Mode: Trade Show Logistics
Overseas BuyerConsolidated sourcing
Multiple U.S. suppliers ship small orders to one buyer abroad. We consolidate at origin into a single LCL or FCL booking, lowering per-unit freight and simplifying customs.Mode: Ocean Consolidation
Freight Shipping FAQ
Answers for Importers, Exporters & Overseas Buyers
Straight answers from our logistics team to the questions we hear most.
Choose air freight when speed, high cargo value or tight production schedules matter more than cost; typical airport-to-airport transit is a few days. Choose ocean freight for heavier, bulkier or less time-sensitive cargo; it costs significantly less per kilogram but port-to-port transit usually takes several weeks depending on the trade lane.
FCL (Full Container Load) means you book an entire 20ft or 40ft container, which is usually more economical above roughly 13–15 cubic meters and reduces handling. LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidates your cargo with other shippers, so you pay only for the space used, but it involves extra handling at container freight stations.
Provide the pickup and delivery addresses, commodity description, number of pieces, dimensions and weight of each piece, whether the cargo is hazardous or temperature-sensitive, the ready date, and the Incoterms agreed with your buyer or supplier. HS codes and cargo value help estimate duties and insurance.
Most international shipments need a commercial invoice, packing list and a transport document such as a Bill of Lading or Air Waybill. Depending on the product and destination, you may also need a certificate of origin, export declaration, licenses or permits, and safety data sheets for dangerous goods.
Yes. BGI Worldwide Logistics operates as a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) licensed ocean transportation intermediary and publishes its tariff as required by U.S. regulations. Tariff access details are available on the FMC Tariff page.
For domestic shows, plan at least two to three weeks ahead to meet advance warehouse deadlines. For international exhibitions, begin four to eight weeks ahead to allow for ocean transit, ATA Carnet or temporary import documentation, and on-site delivery scheduling.
Ready to Move Your Freight With Confidence?
Talk to a BGI logistics specialist about your next air, ocean, truck, rail or trade show shipment.