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Share the lane and freight
Provide origin, destination, commodity, equipment, border or port, dates, and documentation requirements.
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International & Cross-Border Logistics
Partner-coordinated border, asset-based U.S. leg
The U.S. leg on trucks we own — the border handled by partners we trust.
Ship Smart Solutions provides international logistics services focused on coordinated cross-border freight to and from Mexico and Canada, plus port and rail drayage support. The domestic U.S. leg is anchored by our asset-based fleet, while customs brokerage, border crossings, and international handoffs are arranged through established partners. This creates one coordinated plan from the crossing or port through delivery across the 48 contiguous states.
- U.S. asset-based leg
Domestic transportation is anchored by reefer, dry van, and open-deck capacity.
- Partner border coordination
Qualified partners support crossings, customs brokerage, and international handoffs.
- Port & rail connections
Drayage can be coordinated between ports, ramps, warehouses, and inland destinations.
- 48-state distribution
After the crossing, freight can move through a coordinated U.S. distribution plan.
What we coordinate
Cross-Border and International Services
International scope is matched to the actual lane and partner coverage. Only confirmed crossings, ports, ramps, and services should be represented in a final quote.
The U.S. asset-based difference
Owned Capacity for the U.S. Portion
International freight requires specialist partners at the border, port, rail ramp, and customs stage. The difference is what happens once the freight reaches the United States.
Disconnected handoff model
International and domestic transportation are managed separately.
- Different providers control the crossing and domestic leg
- Shipment status can break between international handoffs
- Domestic equipment must be sourced after the crossing
- Responsibility becomes unclear when schedules change
Ship Smart coordinated model
Partner handoffs connect to an asset-based U.S. transportation plan.
- Border, port, or rail handoff is coordinated with domestic capacity
- Reefer, dry van, and open-deck options support the U.S. portion
- Domestic shipment visibility continues through final delivery
- One team coordinates the handoff and inland transportation plan
Cross-border applications
Shippers We Support
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Manufacturing supply chains
Coordinate components, raw materials, and finished goods moving between international suppliers and U.S. facilities.
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Food & beverage importers
Plan temperature-controlled handoffs and reefer transportation for qualifying cold-chain freight.
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Retail and e-commerce
Connect international sourcing with U.S. warehousing, fulfillment, replenishment, and distribution.
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Port and rail importers
Coordinate drayage and inland transportation from supported terminals and rail ramps.
How it worksHow it worksHow Cross-Border
How Cross-Border
Shipping Works
We confirm the lane, border or port, commodity, customs responsibilities, partner coverage, and domestic delivery requirements before building the transportation plan.
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Coordinate the crossing
Confirm qualified partners, customs brokerage, border handoff, terminal, and appointment requirements.
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Run the U.S. leg
Coordinate domestic reefer, dry van, or open-deck transportation from the crossing or terminal.
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Track to delivery
Monitor the U.S. domestic portion, communicate milestones, and confirm final delivery.
- Managed Transportation
- Dedicated Capacity
- Freight Brokerage
- Real-Time Tracking
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Expedited Freight
- Reefer & Dry Van
- Specialized Logistics
- Nationwide Coverage
- Last-Mile Delivery
- Reliable On-Time Delivery
- Managed Transportation
- Dedicated Capacity
- Freight Brokerage
- Real-Time Tracking
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Expedited Freight
- Reefer & Dry Van
- Specialized Logistics
- Nationwide Coverage
- Last-Mile Delivery
- Reliable On-Time Delivery
International Logistics FAQs
What international logistics services do you offer?
Ship Smart Solutions coordinates cross-border freight to and from Mexico and Canada, port and rail drayage, and customs handoffs through established partners, with the U.S. domestic leg supported by an asset-based fleet.
Do you operate internationally yourselves?
Our owned fleet supports the U.S. domestic portion. Border crossings, customs, and international handoffs are coordinated through established partners based on the lane and service requirements.
Do you handle customs?
Customs brokerage is arranged through qualified partners as part of coordinating the cross-border move. Importers and exporters remain responsible for providing accurate commercial and customs documentation.
Can you support cold-chain freight across the border?
Temperature-controlled freight can be coordinated with reefer capacity on the U.S. leg and planned handoffs at the crossing. Exact capabilities depend on the lane, commodity, temperature range, and partner availability.
Which borders, ports, and lanes do you support?
Supported crossings, ports, rail ramps, and international lanes depend on current partner coverage and the shipment requirements. Share the origin, destination, commodity, and preferred crossing so the team can confirm availability.
Do you provide U.S. distribution after the crossing?
Yes. Once freight enters the United States, Ship Smart Solutions can coordinate domestic distribution using reefer, dry van, and open-deck capacity across the 48 contiguous states.
Do you coordinate port and rail drayage?
Port and rail drayage can be coordinated through qualified partners for container moves between ports, rail ramps, warehouses, and inland destinations, subject to lane and terminal availability.
How do I get an international freight quote?
Provide the origin, destination, commodity, equipment type, border or port, shipment dates, and customs requirements so the team can confirm service scope and prepare a tailored quote.