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Explore Tropical Express's full suite of services: Expedited Air Freight, FCL/LCL Ocean Shipping, Intermodal Trucking, Customs Brokerage, and specialized cargo handling.

Our Core Transport Modalities

Expedited Air Cargo

When time is the ultimate factor, our Air Cargo service provides the fastest door-to-door transit. We specialize in time-critical shipments, offering scheduled and chartered flights, ensuring priority boarding, and managing all required documentation for rapid international imports and exports.

Priority Handling: Guaranteed space allocation and rapid customs pre-clearance.
Global Network: Direct access to major international cargo hubs from the USA.
Temperature Control: Options available for pharmaceuticals and perishables.

FCL/LCL Ocean Shipping

The most cost-efficient choice for high-volume and heavy freight. We offer flexible options: Full Container Load (FCL) for dedicated space, and Less than Container Load (LCL) for smaller shipments, allowing you to pay only for the volume you use.

Volume Flexibility: Competitive rates for 20', 40', and specialized containers.
Reliable Schedules: Partnerships with major shipping lines ensure predictable transit times.
Port-to-Door Service: Seamless movement from global port to your final destination.

Intermodal Trucking

Our ground transport network provides the critical first- and last-mile connectivity. We integrate rail and road transport across the USA to move containers and standard freight efficiently, ensuring continuity between ocean/air hubs and final delivery points with unparalleled reliability.

USA Coverage: Extensive domestic reach for FTL (Full Truckload) and LTL services.
Safety Focused: GPS-enabled, secured trailers and experienced, vetted drivers.
Drayage Expertise: Quick and efficient transfer of ocean containers from rail yards and ports.

Customs Brokerage & Clearance

Navigating global trade regulations is complex. Our licensed customs brokers simplify the process, ensuring your goods are compliant with all tariffs, duties, and import/export restrictions, minimizing delays and avoiding costly penalties at borders.

Regulatory Compliance: Expert classification and valuation guidance.
Documentation Management: Handling ISF filing, power of attorney, and customs bonds.
Proactive Audits: Ensuring ongoing adherence to changing international laws.

Warehouse & Distribution

We provide flexible storage and fulfillment solutions integrated directly with your transport needs. Our secure, modern warehouses support inventory management, cross-docking, and value-added services necessary to keep your supply chain running smoothly.

Inventory Control: Real-time visibility and cycle counting.
Fulfillment Services: Efficient pick-and-pack, labeling, and kitting for B2B and B2C orders.
Secure Facilities: Climate-controlled and 24/7 monitored storage options.

Specialized Cargo Handling

For freight that doesn't fit the standard box. We manage complex transport requirements for oversized machinery, dangerous goods (HAZMAT), high-value electronics, and fragile or temperature-sensitive loads, employing specialized equipment and routing plans.

Project Logistics: Planning and execution for large-scale, complex moves.
HAZMAT Certified: Trained staff and compliant processes for dangerous goods transport.
Crating & Packing: Custom crating and shock-mitigating packaging solutions.

Digital Advantage: Real-Time Visibility

Transparency Powered by Tech

Our proprietary tracking platform provides unparalleled insight into your supply chain, eliminating the need for constant phone calls and emails.

End-to-End Monitoring

Track your shipment’s precise location and status across air, sea, and road in a single unified interface.
Automated Alerts

Receive instant notifications for status changes, customs clearance updates, and estimated time of arrival (ETA) adjustments.
Performance Analytics

Access detailed reports on transit times, cost analysis, and delivery performance to optimize future logistics strategies.

Our Global Service Footprint

Connecting the USA to the World

While our operational heart is in the USA, our network stretches globally. We manage complex routes daily, ensuring smooth trade flows whether your cargo is moving from a small US factory to a major Asian port or vice versa.

North America Hubs

Strategic hubs near major US ports (LA, NY/NJ, Miami) for fast processing.

Key Global Lanes

Frequent routes to Asia, Europe, and Latin America via established carrier partnerships.

FAQs About Our Services

FCL (Full Container Load) means your goods occupy the entire container. LCL (Less than Container Load) means your goods share container space with other shipments. FCL is faster and often cheaper per unit for large volumes, while LCL is ideal for smaller shipments that don't fill a full container.

Yes. We have specialized procedures and certified staff to manage and transport HAZMAT cargo via air, ocean, and ground, ensuring strict adherence to all international and domestic regulations (IATA, IMDG, 49 CFR).

To provide an accurate quote, we need the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code of the goods, commercial invoice value, country of origin, and the intended US port of entry. This allows us to calculate estimated duties and fees.

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