Integrated Global Logistics provides structured ocean freight solutions for U.S. exporters and importers handling recurring international shipments. Our services focus on full container movements, inland transportation coordination, temperature-controlled cargo, and real-time shipment visibility to ensure predictable transit and operational reliability across global trade lanes.
Global ocean freight coverage
Registered NVOCC with direct carrier access
Full container shipping
Refrigerated cargo operations across the United States
What Is Ocean Freight Forwarding?
Ocean freight forwarding is the coordination of international cargo shipments via sea. A licensed ocean freight forwarder or NVOCC manages carrier booking, container coordination, bill of lading issuance, AMS and ISF filing, port handling, and documentation on behalf of the shipper. Ocean freight handles over 90% of global trade by volume and remains the most cost-effective mode for large international shipments.
IGL is a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). This means IGL issues its own House Bills of Lading, negotiates volume-based service contracts directly with major shipping lines, and takes on direct carrier liability for every ocean shipment it moves — giving US exporters and importers better rates and clearer accountability than standard freight brokers can provide.
IGL's ocean freight capability is fully integrated with its refrigerated cargo service and domestic FTL trucking network, creating a single point of coordination for supply chains that move product from a US facility to an international buyer.
Ocean Freight Services We Provide
Comprehensive sea freight solutions designed for commercial shippers with recurring international freight requirements across all container types and trade lanes.
Dedicated 20ft and 40ft container shipping for shipments that fill or nearly fill a container. Direct port-to-port movement with no shared container handling. Faster transit, lower damage risk, and better accountability for high-value or time-sensitive cargo.
Refrigerated FCL ocean freight for frozen and chilled food, pharmaceuticals, dairy, and perishables. IGL coordinates reefer container booking, pre-trip inspection, temperature set point configuration, and continuous monitoring from origin port to destination. USMEF and USAPEEC certified.
Integrated Global Logistics supports ocean freight shipments with Full Truckload inland transportation across the United States. Our FTL coordination ensures seamless cargo movement from warehouse to port and from port to final delivery.
IGL handles dry cargo shipments across major global trade lanes with structured container planning and equipment selection. Our dry cargo services support a wide range of commercial shipments, including manufacturing goods, retail cargo, industrial materials, and general cargo.
Integrated ocean freight combined with inland FTL trucking, cross-border delivery, and bonded warehouse coordination. For US exporters moving product from a processing facility to an overseas buyer, IGL handles the complete domestic and international logistics chain.
Unified tracking across origin pickup, vessel transit, port calls, and final delivery through IGL's Customer Digital Portal. Automated milestone notifications, vessel AIS tracking, and direct access to shipment documents keep shippers fully informed at every stage.
A structured four-stage approach built for operational precision, documentation accuracy, and on-time performance on every international ocean shipment.
We assess your cargo requirements, determine the optimal container type, evaluate vessel schedules across multiple carriers, and confirm pricing before any container is dispatched.
Container booking with the selected carrier, dispatch coordination to the origin facility, loading instruction issuance, and container seal and weight confirmation before port cutoff.
House Bill of Lading issuance, AMS filing (for exports), ISF filing (for imports), and coordination with port terminals and carriers ahead of vessel departure deadlines.
Vessel tracking throughout the ocean transit, milestone notifications at each port call, and coordination with verified destination agents for customs clearance and final delivery.
Trade Lanes and Global Coverage
IGL maintains active carrier contracts and established port agent networks across all major US international trade lanes. Specific lane expertise means better routing options, more accurate transit time guidance, and priority capacity access when the market tightens.
Middle East and Gulf
US exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. IGL's specific expertise in US food exports to Gulf markets, including halal-compliant documentation coordination and SASO/SFDA import requirements.
Southeast Asia
Ocean freight from US ports to Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. High-volume food export lanes with established NVO relationships at origin and destination ports.
East Asia
Trans-Pacific ocean freight to Japan, South Korea, and China. IGL covers both westbound exports from US food producers and eastbound imports across dry and temperature-controlled cargo categories.
Europe
Transatlantic ocean freight to the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Poland, and other EU and non-EU destinations. FCL and LCL on established carrier loops from US East and Gulf Coast ports.
Latin America and Caribbean
Ocean freight to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Dominican Republic, and the broader Caribbean market. Short-sea and deep-sea options from US Gulf Coast and East Coast gateways.
Africa and South Asia
Ocean freight to Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Less-served but active lanes where IGL's established agent network provides reliable destination coordination.
What We Ship
IGL handles all standard containerized cargo categories with specific depth in temperature-sensitive food and agricultural exports from the USA.
Beef, pork, lamb, and other frozen or chilled meat products. USMEF certified. Reefer FCL with documented temperature control from the US packing facility to the destination cold store.
Frozen poultry, broiler parts, and shell eggs. USAPEEC certified. IGL manages USDA export health certificate coordination alongside the ocean freight booking for all US poultry and egg export lanes.
Frozen and chilled seafood, shellfish, and marine products. Temperature-sensitive ocean freight with cold chain continuity from the processor to the destination importer.
Butter, cheese, dairy ingredients, and processed food products. FCL and LCL ocean freight for both ambient and temperature-controlled food product categories.
Fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, and short shelf-life perishables. Reefer FCL with controlled atmosphere options for long-transit produce shipments requiring extended shelf life.
Machinery, equipment, consumer goods, chemicals, and general containerized cargo. Dry FCL and LCL on all major trade lanes with full documentation support.
International ocean freight carries inherent operational risks. IGL's approach addresses each with defined protocols built into every shipment workflow.
Container space rolled, or vessel schedule changed, disrupting export commitments
Volume-based service contracts with multiple carriers on all active lanes give IGL priority access to confirmed space even when spot market capacity tightens.
AMS or ISF filing errors trigger CBP holds or port-of-entry delays
In-house AMS and ISF filing managed by IGL's NVOCC operations team. All filings are reviewed and submitted well ahead of regulatory deadlines, not at the last minute.
Temperature excursion in reefer container during ocean transit results in cargo loss
Pre-trip inspection verification, temperature set point confirmation before loading, remote monitoring during transit, and defined escalation protocols with carrier teams at every port call.
Bill of lading errors cause release delays and increased demurrage at destination
As a licensed NVOCC, IGL issues its own House Bills of Lading with full review before release. Discrepancies are corrected before the document is issued, not discovered after vessel departure.
Destination clearance delays leave reefer containers at port without power
Pre-arrival coordination with verified destination agents before vessel arrival. IGL monitors ETA updates and initiates destination clearance preparation when the vessel departs origin port.
Freight rate volatility makes ocean shipping costs unpredictable for regular shippers
Contract rate arrangements for repeat shippers on established lanes, locking in pricing that is protected from spot market spikes for the duration of the contract period.
Industry Certifications and Memberships
IGL's industry certifications reflect specific operational expertise in the compliance and handling requirements of US food and agricultural exports, not generic logistics capability.
Certified by the U.S. Meat Export Federation for managing specialized meat exports with industry-grade standards.
Approved by the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council for managing specialized food exports with industry-grade standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions shippers ask about FCL and LCL ocean freight, NVOCC licensing, trade lanes, documentation, and how IGL coordinates international sea freight shipments.
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Integrated Global Logistics supports U.S. exporters and importers with structured ocean freight execution, inland coordination, and real-time shipment visibility. Our approach is designed for recurring commercial shipments that require predictable transit, operational discipline, and proactive shipment management across global trade lanes.
IGL is an FMC-licensed NVOCC that issues its own House Bills of Lading and takes direct carrier liability for your cargo. You are not dealing with a broker passing your shipment through a third-party NVOCC you have never met.
Seamless coordination between inland trucking and ocean freight ensures smoother cargo movement from warehouse to port and from port to final destination. This reduces delays and improves operational efficiency.
Volume-based service contracts with Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and other major lines on all active trade lanes. Contracted rates and confirmed capacity, not spot market dependency.
USMEF and USAPEEC certified cold chain expertise across ocean reefer freight. IGL's refrigerated cargo operations and ocean freight service share the same operations team — no handoff between providers on your reefer shipment.
Full shipment visibility from origin pickup to final delivery. Proactive updates help logistics teams plan better and respond quickly to operational changes.
IGL supports businesses with ongoing shipping requirements by delivering structured execution, predictable timelines, and scalable logistics support.
Connect with IGL's ocean freight team to review your trade lanes, cargo requirements, and shipping frequency. We respond within one business day.
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