Sea Freight Forwarding

Farris Global Logistics offers a full array of global sea freight options and transportation solutions. We handle almost any size shipment whether it is less-than-container loads, full container loads, special equipment, or RORO service. From any origin Farris can provide our expertise in sea freight forwarding by booking your cargo, arranging for pickup and delivery, and managing the shipping documentation. Our goal is to route your shipment in a way that minimizes transit time while lowering costs as well.

Experience the benefits of all our sea freight services:

• Door-to-door import and export services to and from any global location
• FCL and LCL service to and from all destinations
• A global network that supports all major trade lanes throughout the world
• C-TPAT certified
• Marine cargo insurance
• Import Security Filing (ISF) 10 + 2
• Easily bundle your sea freight with Farris’s customs brokerage, air freight, and trucking for door-to-door service.

Less-than-Container Load (LCL)

When you don't have enough cargo for a full container, you need our less than container load (LCL) service which consolidates cargo by sharing space within a container. We offer LCL departures between all major worldwide ports. This delivers an economical option, while maintaining regular frequency, and routing, to save you time and money.

Full-Container Load (FCL)

Farris offers a full complement of sea freight services including full container load (FCL) management. Through our global network we cover all major ocean trade lanes. Our expertise in sea freight forwarding will provide you with multiple shipping solutions. Let us help you choose the ideal option for your requirements.

Roll-on/Roll-off Service

As an alternative to containerized shipping for automobiles, motorcycles, boats or heavy equipment, we can coordinate Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) service. Farris offers Ro-Ro options from most U.S. shipping ports to major shipping destinations worldwide. Providing the documentation and towing directly to the port of departure makes the process seamless for your company.

Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2)

The Importer Security Filing (ISF), also known as 10+2, regulations requires importers and vessel carriers to provide advance data elements electronically to CBP for non-bulk cargo shipments in-bound into the United States by vessel. Under the rule, failure to comply could ultimately result in monetary penalties, increased inspection, and delay of cargo. CBP may issue liquidated damages of $5,000 per violation for the submission of an inaccurate, incomplete or untimely filing. Let Farris’s 20 plus years of customs compliance, file your ISF electronically through ABI making sure your ISF filings is fast and accurate.

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

Farris Customs Brokers is a validated member in the C-TPAT program. This is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) premier trade security program. The purpose of C-TPAT is to partner with the trade community for the purpose of securing the U.S. and international supply chains from possible intrusion by terrorist organizations. Let Farris Customs Brokers be a trusted part of your supply chain.