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Why should you move your freight with us?
• IICI is both a freight forwarder and freight consolidator. We handle your cargo from point of origin to destination and provide cargo clearance at destination, if required.
• We track your cargo to keep you informed of your cargo’s progress and arrival.
• We handle everything from large shipments to small packages worldwide and can consolidate your cargo to give you the best possible price.
• IICI has shipped cargo from and to countries in Africa, the Caribbean Islands, Europe, North America, and South America.
• We will evaluate your unique requirements and tailor our services to fit your specific needs.
• We value your business!
Contact IICI today for a free price quote!
Our mission "To benefit our customers by providing hassle-free, efficient, prompt door-to-port, air, land and ocean services, including shipping and document preparation, at economical rates!"
SHIPPING TERMS
LTL (Less-than-Trailerload/Truckload): Is a term used when the quantity of freight is less than the amount required to complete the load requirement of a container/trailer - 300 c. ft. of 1000 c. ft. or 10,000 lbs of 40,000 lbs.
LCL (Less-than-Container-Load): Is a term
used when shippers'/consignees' cargo are consolidated and
loaded in a container. This process is considered a consolidated
load or a LCL shipment. (A container unlike a trailer is not
built on a chassis but rather has to be lifted on or off a
chassis to be moved over the road or loaded on a vessel).
Consignee: The receiver/importer of merchandise.
Commodity/Merchandise: Description of goods.
USPPI: (United States Principal Party in Interest) The USPPI has the responsibility of furnishing the Freight Forwarder/Freight Consolidator with the E.I.N. (Employer's Identification Number) for all cargo shipped and valued above $2,500.00 US. The Schedule B # must also be provided. This is a requirement of the Census Bureau and can be reached at 1-800-59-0595. (Option 2).
Hazardous Material (Hazmat) is defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Material Law. A substance or material may be designated as hazardous if the transportation of the material in a particular amount and form poses an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property. Hazardous material includes: explosives, radioactive materials, etiologic agents, flammable or combustible liquids or solids, poisons, oxidizing or corrosive materials, and compressed gases. For more information, go to the U.S. DOT web site at http://hazmat.dot.gov.