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Submitting Bill of Lading Instructions

Submitting Bill of Lading Instructions

24 March 2023
CaroTrans will require HS Codes to appear on Bill of Lading Instructions sent to our team members in order to properly submit our instructions to the underlying carrier(s).
Books In Homes and Team Houston

Books In Homes and Team Houston

13 March 2023
Books in Homes USA is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children in under-resourced communities in literacy and beyond. Mainfreight has been a global partner since the organization's origins in 1994. The CaroTrans Houston team enjoyed working with Books in Homes USA at Reed Academy. A free book fair was held allowing each student to collect books of their choice.
Shipping Instructions - "Pallet(s)"

Shipping Instructions - "Pallet(s)"

08 March 2023
US Customs & Border protection has eliminated the use of "pallet" as a packaging type for shipping instructions - instead requiring such items to be listed as "skids." 
Are you moving goods to Central America?

Are you moving goods to Central America?

06 February 2023
Our CaroTrans Miami team has a relationship with all major ports in Central America. Take a look at all the sailing destinations and allow us to provide a quote today!
LCL Import Customer Advisory

LCL Import Customer Advisory

06 February 2023
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Australia to Los Angeles effective March 4, 2023 citing underlying carrier increases. Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory 23-001

LCL Export Customer Advisory 23-001

16 January 2023
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from New Zealand to Los Angeles effective February 3, 2023 citing underlying carrier increases. Details as per below:
Service Announcement | Chinese New Year 2023

Service Announcement | Chinese New Year 2023

03 January 2023
2023 Chinese New Year is coming soon! It’s that time of year when some countries in Asia enter their holiday season. As businesses close for celebrations it is vital that your supply chain is prepared for the shutdown. Please see the following public holidays for our team in Asia.
LCL Export Customer Advisory

LCL Export Customer Advisory

16 December 2022
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from the Gulf & the Midwest to South America effective January 15, 2023 citing underlying carrier increases. Details as per below:
New Service Lane

New Service Lane

01 December 2022
CaroTrans Los Angeles is excited to announce a direct service from Los Angeles to Le Havre, France! This lane allows full opportunity to deliver to anywhere in France. Check out the details. 
LCL Export Customer Advisory

LCL Export Customer Advisory

01 December 2022
CaroTrans' warehousing partner, STG Logistics, has announced an increase to the Export Receiving Fee that will take effect on January 1, 2023. The new levels have been outlined below:

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