Arrange your next shipment with Universal Logistics’ smart air freight solutions for time-critical deliveries:
- Worldwide import and export handling capability
- Global network of trusted air freight specialists
- Flexible Service Options including – Direct, Interline & Priority
- Cargo Consolidation Services
- Project Cargo and Aircraft Charters
- Dangerous Goods and Temperature Controlled Shipments
- Cargo Insurance
Get Universal’s Freight Solutions team working for you and learn more about Forward Thinking. Fast transit times when speed is important and deferred service when price is most important. The one-of-a-kind approach to international freight forwarding, based on an unmatched, four-step assessment of client needs:
Supply chain check-up
Is your current freight forwarder doing no more than just handling shipments? Get a on your planned international moves to identify overall opportunities, challenges and strategies.
Purchase order management
Does your forwarder get involved from the minute a purchase order is placed? Send us your electronic POs for the freight that needs to be moved, including key landmarks in the supply chain such as "Ready at Factory Date" and "Required Delivery Date". We will monitor progress of your shipment to ensure all desired deadlines are met.
Vendor synchronization
Are your international vendors meeting their commitments? We provide the answer by monitoring vendor performance locally, reporting any delinquencies, and recommending alternative solutions, when necessary, to meet your objectives.
24-hour shipment visibility
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing we provide web access (UConnect) to shipment status, exception reporting and shipment documentation (EDM) from PO to POD.
Pre-shipping reporting and trade compliance support
under the Single Window Initiative (SWI) and Integrated Import Declaration (IID) programs:
- Canada: Advance Commercial Information (ACI) and eManifest
- U.S.: Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Importer Security Filing (ISF ’10+2′) and eManifest
Local market intelligence
through our international agent network, developed over the last half century to make our clients aware of any shipping challenges or opportunities
Expedited customs clearance
in advance of shipment arrival when you also use our Canadian or U.S. customs brokerage services
Full trade security
because Universal Logistics is PIP approved in Canada and C-TPAT approved in the U.S.
The confidence and peace-of-mind that comes with knowing you have expert support
based on more than 7 decades of industry experience, to address any and all international freight issues
More reasons why it pays to choose Universal Logistics
- Guidance on transport modes, routings and pricing for all your international shipping
- Consultation on international regulations, letters of credit, Incoterms and country-specific documentation requirements
- Expertise in insurance liabilities and loss prevention; full insurance coverage; shortage and damage claim services
- Advice on handling of over-sized project cargo and dangerous goods; guidance on shipment packaging and special permit requirements
- SMART Freight Review – Freight audit services, including invoice reviews, costing and routing recommendations
- Complete freight management and reporting services
