One of the most appreciated aspects of our services, Sterling Freight offers Customs clearing on your behalf. We can clear your items whether your a company or an individual. Specifically, we prepare and file the necessary Customs paperwork, arrange for the payment of duties, take steps to effect the release of the goods in Customs custody and represent you in a professional manner.
The complexities and dynamics of international shipping are such that you as a shipper will find it extremely advantageous to obtain the services of Sterling Freight for your Customs brokerage needs. We have a stellar reputation with Belize Customs which is second to none.
We can handle your unique processing needs as a company owner, and can help facilitate your Duty Exempt or Sales Tax exempt entries, EPZ entries, etc...
Whether your shipping a household item or an entire household, we can facilitate you. Qualified Retired Persons Act customers are a specialty.
Service not currently being offered
Purchase receipts must accompany packages delivered to the Houston warehouse. For used items: a detailed list must be submitted including quantity, description, and value of items. Copies of receipts or item list can be faxed to 501-824-2325 or emailed to a.wierum@sterlingfreight.com.
Less than Container Load (LCL)
Sterling Freight Services utilizes a variety of ocean going vessels for its container movements. For small, Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments, we will consolidate your cargo with other freight. This allows us to keep our freight rates low. As an independent operator, Sterling Freight is able to offer optimum cost effective shipping services to your final destination. Our personnel in Houston have extensive experience in handling, receiving and stuffing export LCL freight into steamship containers.
When goods arrive at our Belize warehouse, the same level of expertise is at your disposal when unloading and sorting your cargo. Our forklift equipped warehouse has industrial shelving for safe storage and other specialty tools of the trade to move your goods.
Full Container Load (FCL)
Sterling offers a reduced rate for shipper owned or leased container. The ocean lines we utilize sail on competitive transit times, and offers the lowest possible rates.
Some of the options you may need :
We will provide the appropriate paperwork for US Customs as well as process documents through Belize Customs.
Breakbulk, LoLo, RoRo
Please call in to check if these services are available.
We are pleased to include in our services the Air Freight capabilities Sterling offers...
Key Benefits:
Expedite "hot" packages
Entire U.S. covered
Experienced in wrapping and packing for safe air travel
Full documentation
Capabilities
We are able to provide competitive rates from airport to airport, or even door to door service when needed. We can arrange pick up, wrapping, packing crating, marking and labeling of your items for a smooth journey.
Part of the service provided is an Export Declaration, Air Waybill, Certificate of Origin and any other Customs work needed to facilitate your freight.
Trucking Services Can be arranged throught our world-wide network.