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Smooth Sailing to Buenos Aires

Smooth Sailing to Buenos Aires

01 June 2023
We offer weekly direct LCL shipments from our US offices to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
General Rate Increase (GRI) *Cancelled *

General Rate Increase (GRI) *Cancelled *

22 May 2023
CaroTrans will cancel the following GRI out of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. 

Details as per below:
LCL Import Customer Advisory 23-003 General Rate Increase (GRI)

LCL Import Customer Advisory 23-003 General Rate Increase (GRI)

18 April 2023
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective May 15, 2023.

Details as per below:
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." 
Hazardous Minimum Increase & Li-ion Batteries

Hazardous Minimum Increase & Li-ion Batteries

08 March 2023
CaroTrans will increase its hazardous minimum by $100 to all destinations except those in the Middle East. In addition to this increase, the current hazardous charges in place will now apply to lithium-ion batteries being exported as non-hazardous under Special Provision 188.
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 22-051 *Update*

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-051 *Update*

16 January 2023
CaroTrans' warehousing partners have cancelled their announced increase to the Export Receiving Fee that was to take effect on January 1, 2023. Levels will return to their previous values as outlined 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:
CaroTrans Houston - Toy Drive

CaroTrans Houston - Toy Drive

29 November 2022
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Let's do our best to make it wondrous for all by donating toys to families in need. Carotrans Houston is partnering with the Houston Fire Department to support Operation: Stocking Stuffer. 
New Service Lane

New Service Lane

22 November 2022
CaroTeans is excited to add a new LCL service from Miami to Rotterdam. 
Shipping materials out of Japan?

Shipping materials out of Japan?

04 November 2022
Did you know we have local teams to assist with moves out of Japan? Listed are lanes from Japan to Chicago. 
Why Apples?

Why Apples?

24 October 2022
Find out why our CaroTrans team members give away buckets of apples each fall!
Submitting Bill of Lading Instructions

Submitting Bill of Lading Instructions

19 October 2022
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). This change comes as passthrough from our vendor network.
Our newest direct service!

Our newest direct service!

17 October 2022
We are now sailing direct from Los Angeles to Adelaide! Check out all the major ship points and how are team can help. 
STG Logistics / Fedex Freight Pickups and Deliveries

STG Logistics / Fedex Freight Pickups and Deliveries

12 October 2022
Effective October 03, 2022, STG Logistics advised that all of their locations will no longer be allowing pickups or deliveries from Fedex Freight.

Other Fedex businesses will not be affected, such as Fedex Ground.
Hong Kong to Adelaide

Hong Kong to Adelaide

06 October 2022
We are excited to offer a direct lane from Hong Kong to Adelaide. 
New Site - Salt Lake City!

New Site - Salt Lake City!

27 September 2022
CaroTrans Salt Lake City is open for business. 
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-050 Gulf GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-050 Gulf GRI

15 September 2022
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from the Gulf Region effective October 15, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.

Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-046 Midwest GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-046 Midwest GRI

01 September 2022
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Cincinnati and Indianapolis to all ports effective October 1, 2022.

Details as per below:
Our Charleston CFS is Moving!

Our Charleston CFS is Moving!

31 August 2022
CaroTrans Charleston CFS will be moving to a new location. The export cargo receiving date is effective September 16, 2022.
West Coast GRI

West Coast GRI

18 August 2022
CaroTrans will implement a GRI from the West Coast to various countries citing increases in repositioning costs.

Details as per below:
Customer Advisory 22-042 Peak Season Surcharge

Customer Advisory 22-042 Peak Season Surcharge

17 August 2022
CaroTrans will increase the Peak Season Surcharge effective September 10, 2022 to Ecuador and Peru.

Details as per below:
Australia BMSB

Australia BMSB

17 August 2022
CaroTrans has implemented the following Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) regulations effective for cargo sailing on, or after, September 1, 2022:

The seasonal measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) regulations are outlined on the website of Australia’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR). 
Customer Advisory 22-040 Midwest to Shanghai GRI

Customer Advisory 22-040 Midwest to Shanghai GRI

10 August 2022
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from the Midwest to Shanghai effective September 10, 2022.

Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-038 Gulf GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-038 Gulf GRI

05 August 2022
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) to Belgium and The Netherlands effective September 1, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.

Details as per below:
General Rate Increase (GRI) *Cancelled*

General Rate Increase (GRI) *Cancelled*

01 August 2022
CaroTrans will cancel the below GRI that was to take effect August 1, 2022.

Details as per below:
Books In Homes - 7th Annual Golf Tournament

Books In Homes - 7th Annual Golf Tournament

15 July 2022
CaroTrans is proud to support Books in Homes USA, a non profit organization whose driving purpose is to end “booklessness” and make a profound impact on the trajectories of our most vulnerable members, children living in under resourced communities, by inspiring a love of reading and establishing a foundation of success.

The organization will host their 7th annual golf tournament on August 22. 
New Direct Service from Los Angeles!

New Direct Service from Los Angeles!

06 July 2022
Our newest direct service out of Los Angeles will help you avoid LA port congestion and reduce delays - 
Australia GRI

Australia GRI

06 July 2022
Issue Date: July 5, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) to Australia effective August 5, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.

Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-036 New Zealand GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-036 New Zealand GRI

01 July 2022
Issue Date: July 1, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) to, and anything transshipping via, New Zealand effective August 1, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.

Details as per below:
Chennai & Dubai / Jebel Ali Hazardous Minimum Increase

Chennai & Dubai / Jebel Ali Hazardous Minimum Increase

30 June 2022
  
CaroTrans will increase the hazardous minimum effective July 27, 2022 on all LCL cargo that moves to Chennai or Dubai / Jebel Ali citing underlying carrier changes for hazardous containers.

Details as per below:
Customer Advisory 22-034 Middle-East Hazardous Minimum Increase

Customer Advisory 22-034 Middle-East Hazardous Minimum Increase

21 June 2022
CaroTrans will increase the hazardous minimum effective July 20, 2022 on all LCL cargo that moves via Jebel Ali / Dubai.

Details as per below:
Advisory 22-033 Port Congestion Surcharge - PNW

Advisory 22-033 Port Congestion Surcharge - PNW

20 June 2022
Issue Date: June 20, 2022.
  
CaroTrans will implement a port congestion surcharge from Portland and Seattle to all ports effective July 20, 2022.

Details as per below:
Australia GRI

Australia GRI

20 June 2022
Issue Date: June 20, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) to Australia effective July 20, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.

Details as per below:
Israel GRI - Mitigated

Israel GRI - Mitigated

20 June 2022
Issue Date: June 15, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) to Israel effective July 1, 2022. This amount has been mitigated from the original announcement.

Details as per below:
Hazardous Materials Policy - Update

Hazardous Materials Policy - Update

13 June 2022
Issue Date: June 10, 2022
  
Effective immediately, CaroTrans’ CFS partners will not accept hazardous materials deliveries without the below requirements being met. Strict enforcement is now in place and deliveries will be refused if proper documentation is not on hand/on file.
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-030 New Zealand GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-030 New Zealand GRI

13 June 2022
Issue Date: June 10, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) to, and anything transshipping via, New Zealand effective July 10, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.

Details as per below:
Customer Advisory 22-031 Santos GRI

Customer Advisory 22-031 Santos GRI

13 June 2022
Issue Date: June 10, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans to Santos, Brazil effective July 10, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.

Details as per below:
Hazardous Materials - Shanghai *Update*

Hazardous Materials - Shanghai *Update*

06 June 2022
Issue Date: June 6, 2022

Effectively immediately, CaroTrans USA has reinstated hazardous LCL service to Shanghai - specifically Classes 3, 8, & 9. An SDS will be required prior to booking in order for CaroTrans to confirm acceptance. 
Advisory 22-023 Midwest & PNW to LATAM GRI - Amended

Advisory 22-023 Midwest & PNW to LATAM GRI - Amended

06 June 2022
CaroTrans will implement a GRI from the Midwest and the PNW to LATAM effective June 10, 2022. Note - Colombia was removed from this GRI.

Details as per below:
Customer Advisory 22-010 General Rate Increase (GRI)

Customer Advisory 22-010 General Rate Increase (GRI)

06 June 2022
Issue Date: June 1, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective July 1, 2022.

Details as per below:
Advisory 22-028 Asia GRI

Advisory 22-028 Asia GRI

31 May 2022
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) to Asia effective July 1, 2022 citing and transshipment rate increases.

Details as per below:
Central America GRI

Central America GRI

31 May 2022
CaroTrans will implement a GRI to Central America effective June 20, 2022.

Details as per below:
West Coast to Middle East GRI

West Coast to Middle East GRI

25 May 2022
Issue Date: May 20, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a GRI from Los Angeles and San Francisco to the Middle East effective June 20, 2022.

Details as per below:
Advisory Charleston & Houston Storage

Advisory Charleston & Houston Storage

25 May 2022
Premier Logistics, our CFS in Charleston, revised their storage and free time billing outlined below with immediate effect:

World Trade Distribution, our CFS in Houston, revised their storage and free time billing as outlined below with immediate effect:
22-009 General Rate Increase (GRI)

22-009 General Rate Increase (GRI)

17 May 2022
Issue Date: May 13, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective June 15, 2022.

Details as per below:
General Rate Increase (GRI) * Cancelled *

General Rate Increase (GRI) * Cancelled *

17 May 2022
General Rate Increase (GRI) * Cancelled *
Issue Date: May 13, 2022
  
CaroTrans will cancel the below GRI that was to take effect May 15, 2022.

Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-023 Midwest & PNW to LATAM GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-023 Midwest & PNW to LATAM GRI

11 May 2022
Issue Date: May 10, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a GRI from the Midwest and the PNW to LATAM effective June 10, 2022.

Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-022 Gulf to Middle East GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-022 Gulf to Middle East GRI

11 May 2022
Issue Date: May 5, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a GRI from the Gulf Area to the Middle East effective June 5, 2022.

Details as per below:
Import Lanes to Miami

Import Lanes to Miami

11 May 2022
Checkout all our import lanes to Miami. We have a local office to assist today. Call us at 305-477-7505. 
LCL Export Advisory - Sporting Goods

LCL Export Advisory - Sporting Goods

20 April 2022
Sporting Goods
Issue Date: April 18, 2022
  
In response to issues related to mis-declared goods that result in fines and diversions - which greatly impact already strained movement of goods - CaroTrans will no longer accept the commodity description of "Sporting Goods" without......
LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-007 General Rate Increase (GRI)

LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-007 General Rate Increase (GRI)

18 April 2022
General Rate Increase (GRI)
Issue Date: April 15, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective May 15, 2022.

Details as per below:
LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-005 *Cancelled*

LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-005 *Cancelled*

18 April 2022
General Rate Increase (GRI)
Issue Date: April 14, 2022
  
CaroTrans will cancel the below GRI that was to take effect April 15, 2022.

Details as per below:
Customer Advisory 22-021 Hazardous Materials - Shanghai

Customer Advisory 22-021 Hazardous Materials - Shanghai

18 April 2022
Issue Date: April 11, 2022
  
Due to on-going issues related to COVID-19, underlying carriers have implemented restrictions on hazardous containers in to Shanghai as a result of high utilization of space and operational constraints......
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-018 Aqaba GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-018 Aqaba GRI

04 April 2022
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-018
Aqaba GRI

Issue Date: April 1, 2022
  
 
LCL Export Customer Advisory 21-026/27

LCL Export Customer Advisory 21-026/27

04 April 2022
LCL Export Customer Advisory 21-026/27
Australia & New Zealand BMSB *Correction*

Issue Date: March 29, 2022

 
General Rate Increase (GRI)*Cancelled*

General Rate Increase (GRI)*Cancelled*

04 April 2022
LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-004
General Rate Increase (GRI)*Cancelled*

Issue Date: March 29, 2022
  
CaroTrans will cancel the below GRI that was to take effect April 1, 2022.

Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory - Middle-East Hazardous Minimum Increase

LCL Export Customer Advisory - Middle-East Hazardous Minimum Increase

18 March 2022
Middle-East Hazardous Minimum Increase

Issue Date: March 15, 2022
  
CaroTrans will increase the hazardous minimum effective April 15, 2022 on all LCL cargo that moves via Jebel Ali / Dubai.

Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-013

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-013

18 March 2022
Port Congestion Surcharge - Gulf Region

Issue Date: March 15, 2022.
  
CaroTrans will increase the port congestion surcharge from Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans to various countries and cities effective April 15, 2022.

Details as per below:
LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-005

LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-005

18 March 2022
Issue Date: March 15, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective April 15, 2022.

Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory PNW GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory PNW GRI

11 March 2022
Issue Date: March 8, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from the Pacific Northwest effective April, 10 2022 citing sharp increases in transshipment costs.

Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory Portland GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory Portland GRI

11 March 2022
Issue Date: March 8, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Portland to All Destinations effective April 10, 2022.

Details as per below:
TMS Transportation Team Member - Clark, NJ

TMS Transportation Team Member - Clark, NJ

04 March 2022
An exciting opportunity has opened with CaroTrans Intl. Inc  in Clark, NJ within our TMS team. Learn more and apply today!
Sales Development Program - Clark, NJ

Sales Development Program - Clark, NJ

03 March 2022
As a member of the development program within our business, support is given through leadership training, mentoring, projects and peer networking to develop your personal leadership skills and business knowledge. Learn more and apply today!
CaroTrans Development Program

CaroTrans Development Program

03 March 2022
As a member of the development program within our business, support is given through leadership training, mentoring, projects and peer networking to develop your personal leadership skills and business knowledge. Learn more and apply today!
NZ Service Announcement | 3 March 2022

NZ Service Announcement | 3 March 2022

03 March 2022
Brisbane Port Closure due to floods effect the South East Queensland region. 
Import Customer Service General Application

Import Customer Service General Application

02 March 2022
CaroTrans is hiring Import Customer Service roles in multiple USA locations! Learn more and apply today.
LCL Export Customer Advisory Submitting Bill of Lading Instructions

LCL Export Customer Advisory Submitting Bill of Lading Instructions

01 March 2022
Issue Date: February 16, 2022

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).
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-007  / PNW GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-007 / PNW GRI

01 March 2022
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Seattle and Portland effective March 16, 2022.

Details as per below:

 
Sales Executive General Application

Sales Executive General Application

01 March 2022
CaroTrans is hiring Sales Executives in multiple USA locations! Learn more and apply today.
LCL Import Customer Advisory March 1, 2022

LCL Import Customer Advisory March 1, 2022

01 March 2022
LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-004

Issue Date: March 1, 2022
General Rate Increase 
Details are as follows:
LCL Import Customer Advisory March 1, 2022

LCL Import Customer Advisory March 1, 2022

01 March 2022

LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-004

Issue Date: March 1, 2022

General Rate Increase *Cancelled*

Details are as follows:

LCL Export Customer Advisory / STG Logistics Storage Reminder

LCL Export Customer Advisory / STG Logistics Storage Reminder

25 February 2022

LCL Export Customer Advisory / STG Logistics Storage Reminder
Issue Date: February 17, 2022
Storage Reminder
Details are as follows:

LCL Import Customer Advisory February 23, 2022

LCL Import Customer Advisory February 23, 2022

23 February 2022

LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-008

Issue Date: February 23, 2022

Midwest General Rate Increase 

Details are as follows:

LCL Export Customer Advisory 8-Feb-22  / Alexandria GRI

LCL Export Customer Advisory 8-Feb-22 / Alexandria GRI

18 February 2022
Issue Date: February 8, 2022
  
CaroTrans will implement a GRI effective March 10, 2022 to Alexandria, Egypt.
 
Details are as follows:

 
LCL Import Customer Advisory 15-Feb-22 *Cancelled*

LCL Import Customer Advisory 15-Feb-22 *Cancelled*

15 February 2022
Issue Date: February 15, 2022
  
CaroTrans will cancel the following GRI that was to be effective February 15, 2022.

Details as per below:
LCL Import Customer Advisory 15-Feb-22

LCL Import Customer Advisory 15-Feb-22

15 February 2022

LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-003

Issue Date: February 15, 2022

General Rate Increase 

Details are as follows:

NZ Service Announcement | 8 February 2022

NZ Service Announcement | 8 February 2022

08 February 2022
The latest update on the US Weather conditions affecting pickups and deliveries
LCL Export Customer Advisory 25-Jan-22

LCL Export Customer Advisory 25-Jan-22

07 February 2022
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-003 USEC to Brisbane GRI
Issue Date: January 25, 2022

CaroTrans will implement a GRI to Brisbane effective February 25, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.

Details are as follows:

LCL Import Customer Advisory 1-Feb-22

LCL Import Customer Advisory 1-Feb-22

07 February 2022

LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-002

Issue Date: February 1, 2022

General Rate Increase 

Details are as follows:

LCL Import Customer Advisory 1-Feb-22 *Update*

LCL Import Customer Advisory 1-Feb-22 *Update*

07 February 2022
LCL Import Customer Advisory 21-029 *Update*

General Rate Increase (GRI)

Issue Date: February 1, 2022

 

 

CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective February 1, 2022.

LCL Export Customer Advisory 18-Jan-2022

LCL Export Customer Advisory 18-Jan-2022

03 February 2022

Issue Date: January 18, 2022

CaroTrans will implement a GRI to Australia and New Zealand effective February 16, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.

Details are as follows:

LCL Export Operations Advisory 22-005 Norfolk CFS

LCL Export Operations Advisory 22-005 Norfolk CFS

Effective immediately, CaroTrans cannot accept hazardous, LCL export deliveries to our Norfolk CFS. Please contact your local Carotrans Team for a routing solution for any hazardous bookings in the Norfolk market.

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