Ocean Freight
FCL and LCL import and export programs with direct carrier space, consolidation options and full container-status visibility.
FMC-Licensed NVOCC · CTPAT Certified
One Shop For All Your Transportation Needs
Ocean, air and domestic freight forwarding backed by 40+ years of hands-on operations in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Bangkok.
Over 40 Years Of Freight Forwarding Experience
40+Years In Operation
4Owned Offices
3Modes: Sea, Air, Road
100%CTPAT Compliant
About Intertrans Express Inc.
Your Trusted Freight Forwarding Company Since 1999
Intertrans Express Inc. was incorporated in 1999 by a team whose combined shipping experience already spanned four decades. Today we operate as an FMC-licensed NVOCC and a CTPAT-certified partner, issuing our own bills of lading, filing AMS and ISF data in-house, and managing door-to-door moves for importers, exporters, manufacturers and distributors.
Because our own staff handles booking, documentation, customs coordination and final-mile delivery, overseas buyers deal with one accountable team instead of a chain of subcontractors. That structure is what keeps transit commitments, cargo condition and landed costs predictable, shipment after shipment.
- Direct carrier contracts for FCL, LCL and consolidation space on core Transpacific and intra-Asia lanes.
- Licensed & bonded compliance — FMC NVOCC authority, CTPAT security validation, IMDG/IATA dangerous goods handling.
- Owned offices in Los Angeles (HQ), New York, Toronto and Bangkok, plus a vetted global agent network.
Talk To Our Team About Your Next Shipment.
Share your lane, commodity, Incoterms and target transit time. Our operations specialists will map the most reliable routing across ocean, air or road — including customs, documentation and warehousing steps.
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Core Capabilities
Comprehensive Freight Services Tailored To Your Business
From a single LCL pallet to a multi-modal project move, Intertrans Express Inc. builds the routing, documentation and compliance workflow around your cargo — not the other way around.
Air Freight
Airport-to-airport and door-to-door air cargo for time-critical, high-value and perishable shipments on both import and export legs.
Domestic Transport
Drayage, LTL and truckload delivery scheduled to your dock appointment, warehouse window or distribution calendar.
Logistics Support
Warehousing, customs clearance, AMS/ISF filing, cargo insurance guidance and documentation control under one file.
We book, consolidate and document ocean freight in both directions, issuing our own NVOCC bills of lading so the paperwork chain stays short and auditable.
- FCL — 20', 40', 40'HC, reefer, flat rack and open top equipment sourcing.
- LCL — weekly consolidations with cargo-specific stowage and blocking instructions.
- Documentation — B/L issuance, telex release, certificates of origin, ISF/AMS transmission.
- Terminal services — drayage, chassis coordination, demurrage and detention monitoring.
When the production delay costs more than the freight, our air desk secures capacity and manages the handoff from factory floor to consignee dock.
- Consolidated, direct and next-flight-out options with priority uplift on constrained lanes.
- IATA-compliant dangerous goods declarations, packing verification and labelling review.
- Temperature-sensitive and high-value cargo handling with chain-of-custody documentation.
- Airport customs clearance plus onward trucking to final delivery.
Inland execution is where most international shipments lose their schedule. We control it directly through vetted carriers in the U.S. and Canada.
- Port and rail-ramp drayage in Los Angeles/Long Beach, New York/New Jersey and Toronto.
- Truckload, LTL, expedited and cross-border Canada–U.S. movements with in-bond options.
- Retail and DC appointment scheduling, liftgate and inside-delivery arrangements.
- Flatbed and specialised equipment for oversized or non-palletised freight.
Our scope continues after the freight lands — so cargo clears, stores and ships again without changing providers.
- Customs clearance — entry preparation, HTS classification support, duty and PGA coordination.
- AMS & ISF filing — accurate, deadline-driven submissions to avoid holds and penalties.
- Warehousing & distribution — short and long-term storage, palletising, labelling, pick-and-pack.
- Project & DG cargo — route surveys, permits, lashing plans and multi-modal sequencing.
Efficient, World-Class Freight Solutions
Why Overseas Buyers Choose Us
What Sets Intertrans Express Apart
Licences, certifications and a single accountable operations team — the three things that decide whether an international shipment arrives as planned.
More than 40 years of combined shipping experience sits behind every booking. Long-standing importers and exporters keep their files with us because escalation paths are short: the person quoting your lane is the person tracking your container.
We are an FMC-licensed NVOCC and a certified partner in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection CTPAT programme. That means documented supply chain security procedures, vetted business partners and reduced inspection risk for compliant shippers.
Owned offices in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Bangkok are reinforced by a network of audited agents, truckers and customs brokers. Origin and destination handling are coordinated on the same file, with time-zone overlap on both ends of the move.
We compare routings, equipment and consolidation strategies against your inventory calendar, then recommend the option with the best landed cost — not simply the cheapest ocean rate. Programmes are reviewed as volumes and seasons change.
Out-of-gauge machinery, heavy lift pieces and regulated dangerous goods require planning before booking. We prepare IMDG/IATA documentation, stowage and lashing proposals, permit applications and port-side supervision for complex moves.
How A Shipment Moves With Us
A Transparent Four-Step Workflow
Every file follows the same disciplined sequence, so buyers always know what has happened and what happens next.
01
Lane & Cargo Review
We confirm commodity, HS classification, packing, Incoterms, volumes and required delivery window before quoting.
02
Booking & Documentation
Space is secured, B/L or AWB instructions are issued, and AMS/ISF data is filed within regulatory deadlines.
03
Transit Monitoring
Vessel, flight and container milestones are tracked; exceptions such as rollovers or holds are reported proactively.
04
Clearance & Delivery
Customs entry, terminal release, drayage and final-mile delivery are coordinated, then the file is closed with full records.
Global Offices
Local Teams On Both Ends Of Your Lane
Four owned offices across North America and Southeast Asia keep origin documentation, destination clearance and inland delivery aligned.
Los Angeles (HQ)
Intertrans Express Inc.2209 W Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803, USA(626) 299-1822
New York
Intertrans Express Inc.20 W Lincoln Ave. Suite 102
Valley Stream, NY 11580, USA(516) 812-8500
Toronto
Intertrans Express (Canada), Inc.65 International Blvd. Suite 204
Etobicoke, ON M9W 6L9, Canada(416) 674-9888
Bangkok
Intertrans Express, Inc.582 Soi On Nut 17, Suan Luang
Bangkok 10250, Thailand02-1143360
Shipper FAQ
Answers Before You Book
Yes. We hold FMC NVOCC authority and are a certified partner of the CTPAT programme, which allows us to issue our own bills of lading and transmit AMS and ISF filings directly rather than through a third party.
We move FCL and LCL ocean freight, air freight and domestic truckload or drayage across the Transpacific trades, intra-Asia routes, North America and cross-border Canada corridors, supported by our offices in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Bangkok.
Yes. Our team prepares IMDG and IATA dangerous goods documentation and plans breakbulk, flat rack, open top and heavy lift movements, including surveys, permits and lashing requirements.
Have the commodity description and HS code, gross weight and volume or dimensions, packing type, Incoterms, pickup and delivery addresses, required cargo-ready date and any special handling or regulatory requirements available. Complete data upfront prevents re-quoting and customs delays.
Use the Tracking page with your bill of lading, booking or container number for milestone status, or contact the handling office directly for a detailed operational update.