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Smooth Sailing to Buenos Aires
We offer weekly direct LCL shipments from our US offices to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
General Rate Increase (GRI) *Cancelled *
CaroTrans will cancel the following GRI out of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
LCL Import Customer Advisory 23-003 General Rate Increase (GRI)
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective May 15, 2023.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
Submitting Bill of Lading Instructions
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 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)"
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
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?
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
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*
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CaroTeans is excited to add a new LCL service from Miami to Rotterdam.
Shipping materials out of Japan?
Did you know we have local teams to assist with moves out of Japan? Listed are lanes from Japan to Chicago.
Why Apples?
Find out why our CaroTrans team members give away buckets of apples each fall!
Submitting Bill of Lading Instructions
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!
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
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.
Other Fedex businesses will not be affected, such as Fedex Ground.
Hong Kong to Adelaide
We are excited to offer a direct lane from Hong Kong to Adelaide.
New Site - Salt Lake City!
CaroTrans Salt Lake City is open for business.
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-050 Gulf GRI
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from the Gulf Region effective October 15, 2022 citing underlying carrier increases.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-046 Midwest GRI
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Cincinnati and Indianapolis to all ports effective October 1, 2022.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
Our Charleston CFS is Moving!
CaroTrans Charleston CFS will be moving to a new location. The export cargo receiving date is effective September 16, 2022.
West Coast GRI
CaroTrans will implement a GRI from the West Coast to various countries citing increases in repositioning costs.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
Customer Advisory 22-042 Peak Season Surcharge
CaroTrans will increase the Peak Season Surcharge effective September 10, 2022 to Ecuador and Peru.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
Australia BMSB
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).
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
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from the Midwest to Shanghai effective September 10, 2022.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory 22-038 Gulf GRI
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:
Details as per below:
General Rate Increase (GRI) *Cancelled*
CaroTrans will cancel the below GRI that was to take effect August 1, 2022.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
Books In Homes - 7th Annual Golf Tournament
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.
The organization will host their 7th annual golf tournament on August 22.
New Direct Service from Los Angeles!
Our newest direct service out of Los Angeles will help you avoid LA port congestion and reduce delays -
Australia GRI
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:
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
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:
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
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
CaroTrans will increase the hazardous minimum effective July 20, 2022 on all LCL cargo that moves via Jebel Ali / Dubai.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
Advisory 22-033 Port Congestion Surcharge - PNW
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:
CaroTrans will implement a port congestion surcharge from Portland and Seattle to all ports effective July 20, 2022.
Details as per below:
Australia GRI
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:
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
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:
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
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.
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
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:
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
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:
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*
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.
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
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:
Details as per below:
Customer Advisory 22-010 General Rate Increase (GRI)
Issue Date: June 1, 2022
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective July 1, 2022.
Details as per below:
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective July 1, 2022.
Details as per below:
Advisory 22-028 Asia GRI
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) to Asia effective July 1, 2022 citing and transshipment rate increases.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
Central America GRI
CaroTrans will implement a GRI to Central America effective June 20, 2022.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
West Coast to Middle East GRI
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:
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
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:
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)
Issue Date: May 13, 2022
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective June 15, 2022.
Details as per below:
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective June 15, 2022.
Details as per below:
General Rate Increase (GRI) * Cancelled *
| 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
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:
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
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:
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
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
| 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)
| 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*
| 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
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......
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
Issue Date: April 1, 2022
Aqaba GRI
Issue Date: April 1, 2022
LCL Export Customer Advisory 21-026/27
LCL Export Customer Advisory 21-026/27
Australia & New Zealand BMSB *Correction*
Issue Date: March 29, 2022
Australia & New Zealand BMSB *Correction*
Issue Date: March 29, 2022
General Rate Increase (GRI)*Cancelled*
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:
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
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:
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
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:
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
Issue Date: March 15, 2022
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective April 15, 2022.
Details as per below:
CaroTrans will implement the following GRI effective April 15, 2022.
Details as per below:
LCL Export Customer Advisory PNW GRI
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:
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
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:
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
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
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
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
Brisbane Port Closure due to floods effect the South East Queensland region.
Import Customer Service General Application
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
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).
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
CaroTrans will implement a General Rate Increase (GRI) from Seattle and Portland effective March 16, 2022.
Details as per below:
Details as per below:
Sales Executive General Application
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 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 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
Issue Date: February 17, 2022
Storage Reminder
Details are as follows:
LCL Import Customer Advisory February 23, 2022
LCL Import Customer Advisory 22-008
Issue Date: February 23, 2022
Midwest General Rate Increase
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LCL Export Customer Advisory 8-Feb-22 / Alexandria GRI
Issue Date: February 8, 2022
CaroTrans will implement a GRI effective March 10, 2022 to Alexandria, Egypt.
Details are as follows:
CaroTrans will implement a GRI effective March 10, 2022 to Alexandria, Egypt.
Details are as follows:
LCL Import Customer Advisory 15-Feb-22 *Cancelled*
Issue Date: February 15, 2022
CaroTrans will cancel the following GRI that was to be effective February 15, 2022.
Details as per below:
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 22-003
Issue Date: February 15, 2022
General Rate Increase
Details are as follows:
NZ Service Announcement | 8 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 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 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 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
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
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.