Ocean Freight Clearance

Ocean freight represents the largest volume of goods entering the US. Whether full container load (FCL) or less-than-container load (LCL), the key to avoiding demurrage and detention charges is filing entries well before vessel arrival. We file ocean customs entries at least 5 days before vessel arrival—so your cargo is released immediately upon discharge.

Pre-Arrival Entry Filing

We don't wait for your cargo to arrive. Once we receive your commercial documents, we begin classifying, calculating duties, and preparing the entry. For ocean shipments, our standard practice is to file the entry and all PGA message sets 5+ days before the vessel reaches port.

Demurrage & Detention Avoidance

Every day your container sits at the terminal costs money. Demurrage and detention charges can add up to hundreds of dollars per day per container. Our pre-arrival filing strategy minimizes dwell time and ensures your cargo clears customs before the free time expires.

"Ocean customs entries filed at least 5 days before vessel arrival. Your cargo is released immediately on discharge—not days later."

• Pre-arrival entry filing 5+ days before vessel arrival
• FCL and LCL clearance at every US seaport
• ISF filing coordination with ocean entries
• Demurrage and detention avoidance strategies
• Multi-port and multi-container program management