US freight forwarder with a global network for ocean, air and road freight, customs clearance and project cargo
Suntrans International Inc.
Schaumburg (Chicago), USA · Duluth (Atlanta), USA · Torrance (Los Angeles), USA · Bensenville (Chicago Warehouse), USA · Santos, Brazil · São Paulo, Brazil · Seoul, South KoreaNew on Amplifa
About Suntrans International
Suntrans International, Inc. is a freight forwarder founded in 1988 and headquartered in Chicago (Schaumburg, Illinois). The company offers international logistics services: ocean freight as an NVOCC, air freight, road transport by truck, rail and barge, as well as customs clearance as an ABI-certified customs broker with a National Permit for remote filing at all US ports. In addition, Suntrans provides warehousing and distribution (cross-docking, labeling, picking, kitting), cargo insurance, certificates of origin, documentation and AMS systems. A key focus is on project and bulk cargo, including oversized and heavy freight, hazardous materials transport for oil products and petrochemicals, and the relocation of industrial plants including disassembly, shipping, installation and commissioning. In addition to its US locations in Chicago, Atlanta (Duluth), Los Angeles (Torrance) and a warehouse in Bensenville, the company maintains branches in Santos and São Paulo (Brazil) as well as Seoul (South Korea). Through agency partnerships, Suntrans serves international trade lanes in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North and Central America.
- Site
- Schaumburg, IL 60173
- Processes
- Ocean Freight (Ocean Freight, NVOCC, Import/Export, Consolidation), Air Freight (Air Freight, Door to Door, Bonded Cargo, Hazardous Materials), Ground Transportation (Ground Transport: Truck, Rail, Barge, Heavy Hauling), Customs Brokerage / Customs Clearance (ABI Certified, National Permit, RLF, C-TPAT), Project / Bulk Cargo (Bulk, Oversized and Project Cargo), Oversized and Heavy Freight Transportation, Factory and Industry Equipment Relocation (Disassembly, Shipping, Installation, Commissioning), Special Freight Transportation (Hazardous Materials, Oil Products, Petrochemicals, Tank Lorries)
- Materials
- Ocean Freight (NVOCC), Air Freight, Ground Transportation (Truck, Rail, Barge), Customs Brokerage, Warehousing & Distribution, Project and Bulk Cargo, Hazardous Materials Transport, Plant Relocation
- Certificates
- C-TPAT (Certified Customs Broker), ABI Certified Customs Brokerage / National Permit (RLF), ABI Certified / National Permit RLF
- Founded
- 1988
- Industries
- Logistics/Freight Forwarding, Project Cargo, Hazardous Materials/Petrochemicals
- 01
Inquiry and logistics planning
- 02
Booking and pickup (air, ocean, ground)
- 03
Packaging and kitting
- 04
Warehousing, cross-docking, consolidation
- 05
Customs clearance and documentation (ABI, AMS, RLF)
- 06
Transport and tracking
- 07
Delivery including installation for plant relocations
Services and Processes
Ocean Freight (NVOCC)
Weekly departures, consolidation and import/export services with contract agreements with major shipping lines.
Air Freight
Airport-to-airport and door-to-door worldwide, including bonded cargo and certified hazardous materials handling.
Ground Transportation (Truck, Rail, Barge)
Local pickup, long-distance transports and heavy hauling including courier service in the NY/NJ area.
Customs Brokerage
ABI-certified import clearance with a National Permit for remote filing (RLF) at all US ports.
Warehousing & Distribution
Cross-docking, labeling, storage, kitting/palletization and buyers consolidation.
Project and Bulk Cargo
Tailor-made solutions for oversized and heavy freight such as industrial material and plant equipment.
Hazardous Materials Transport
Transport of dangerous goods, oil products and petrochemicals with tank trucks and special equipment.
Plant Relocation
Disassembly, shipping, installation and commissioning of industrial machinery and heavy goods.
Packaging Services
Packaging for domestic and export shipments including storage and transloading.
Documentation & Insurance
Shipping documentation, cargo insurance, certificates of origin and AMS system integration.
Locations
Schaumburg (Chicago)
USHeadquarters / Office
Duluth (Atlanta)
USBranch Office
Torrance (Los Angeles)
USBranch Office
Bensenville (Chicago Warehouse)
USWarehouse
Santos
BRBranch Office
São Paulo
BRBranch Office
Seoul
KRBranch Office
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Freight (Ocean Freight, NVOCC, Import/Export, Consolidation)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Air Freight (Air Freight, Door to Door, Bonded Cargo, Hazardous Materials)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ground Transportation (Ground Transport: Truck, Rail, Barge, Heavy Hauling)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Customs Brokerage / Customs Clearance (ABI Certified, National Permit, RLF, C-TPAT)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Project / Bulk Cargo (Bulk, Oversized and Project Cargo)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oversized and Heavy Freight TransportationLogistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Factory and Industry Equipment Relocation (Disassembly, Shipping, Installation, Commissioning)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special Freight Transportation (Hazardous Materials, Oil Products, Petrochemicals, Tank Lorries)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging Services (Packaging for Domestic and Export)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cargo Insurance (Transport Insurance)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Certificate of Origin (Certificate of Origin)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Documentation (Shipping Documentation)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| AMS Systems (Automated Manifest System, US Customs)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hyundai Express Small Package and Courier Service (NY/NJ)Logistics | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Certifications
Suntrans is a C-TPAT-certified and ABI-certified customs broker with a National Permit for remote filing (RLF) at all US ports and a member of the Cellular Truckers Association of US Customs and Border Protection. Shipments are monitored via AMS and tracking systems.
| Evidence | Schaumburg (Chicago) |
|---|---|
| C-TPAT (Certified Customs Broker) | |
| ABI Certified / National Permit RLF |
History
- 1988
Founding of Suntrans International, Inc. with headquarters in Chicago.