Resource · United States
Plan your US imports with OVRSEA
Plan your ocean or air imports from Europe or Asia with OVRSEA. Our teams in New York, Miami, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles help coordinate transport around your suppliers, cargo and US delivery requirements.
Your freight plan should reach the place where your business needs the goods. Discuss an ocean or air shipment from Europe or Asia with OVRSEA, including the supplier handoff, US import arrangements and delivery to the receiving address. The proposal should identify the work included and the parties responsible for carrying it out.
Start with the supplier and the receiving address
Share the pickup location, cargo readiness date, product description, packed dimensions and weight. Add the sales term and named place, the intended importer of record and the final US ZIP code. Tell the team about appointments, unloading equipment or other site restrictions before a route is selected.
For several suppliers, provide a separate line for each origin and readiness date. Request a comparison of combined and separate departures if the goods are ready at different times. The same shipment brief helps make freight proposals comparable.
Confirm what happens at each handoff
| Part of the shipment | What to request in the proposal |
|---|---|
| Origin and freight | Pickup scope, cargo acceptance, booking responsibilities and transport documents |
| US import preparation | Broker identity, authorization, required information and applicable advance filing |
| Arrival | Who checks customs status, carrier release and physical availability |
| Inland delivery | Receiving appointment, equipment, access conditions and container return if relevant |
If you already work with a customs broker or trucking provider, identify that provider in your request. Discuss how instructions and confirmations would pass between the parties. Acceptance of a particular arrangement depends on the agreed service scope.
Work with our US team
Our teams in New York, Miami, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles help coordinate your US imports. We plan the work with your suppliers and receiving site, and discuss how to involve any broker or trucking provider you already use.
Prepare the questions that matter for your import
Use the accompanying guides to assemble your shipment brief: buying from Europe, coordinating Asian suppliers, selecting providers, budgeting the landed cost, choosing a mode and preparing the arrival file. Each addresses a separate decision in the import process.
Discuss your US import shipment. Include your company location, supplier country, cargo details and delivery ZIP code so the request describes the actual route and receiving need.
FAQ
Can I request a quote before choosing a US arrival port?
Provide the final delivery ZIP code, product details and cargo readiness date. Ask the team to compare possible arrival points and inland legs against the receiver's requirements.
What if my supplier arranges the main freight?
Explain the supplier's scope and share the proposed transport terms. Ask OVRSEA which arrival or coordination services can be considered for your shipment and identify the provider responsible for each handoff.
Can I discuss storage or unloading as part of the shipment?
Yes. Tell us what you need to store or unload, where and for how long. We’ll assess the facilities and handling needed for your cargo and include the agreed arrangements in the proposal.
Plan your next US import with OVRSEA
With teams in New York, Miami, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles, we help you organize your imports around your suppliers, cargo and delivery requirements.
Tell us what you’re shipping, from where and to which destination. We’ll help you assess transport options and coordinate the next steps. Talk to our US team.