Superbowl Weekend

We here at Ocean Star International hope everyone had a great and safe SuperBowl weekend. Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints on their first superbowl victory!!!!  Miami and all of South Florida was crazy with huge crowds of people tailgaiting and enjoying the fantastic weather we had. 
For more info on the game and festivities, you can check out the following websites.
http://nfl.com/
http://superbowl.com/
http://www.miamiherald.com/

Now that it's Monday, its back to work for our team. If you know of anyone moving overseas or shipping cargo for international business, please have them contact us so we can provide a shipping quote and the best service possible.
http://osishipping.com/contact_us.php

Choosing an honest International Shipping Company

This guide will help you decide on the hiring of an International Freight Forwarding Company. Before giving your goods to an International Shipping Agent, there are a two thing you need to know. Read this to save your company and yourself from a potential disaster.

1. All international shipping companies have to be licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission in order to ship cargo overseas. Prior to making a decision to ship your cargo or move your personal effects overseas, make sure the company you choose is bonded and licensed by the FMC for shipping international. Whether you are shipping freight or moving overseas, you should be aware of the importance of a good International Shipping Agent.
2. Watch out for unrealistic estimates. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is! A lot of shipping companies might offer you a very low quote, but may lie to you about the hidden fees. Last thing you want is for your cargo to arrive and then be held hostage at double or triple the price from your original shipping estimate. Believe it or not, this happens quite often. Freight Shipping Companies may offer a cheap price but fail to tell you about fees like terminal handling charges, fuel, documentation, security, loading, etc. The cosignee is responsible for all these charges and a reliable company should inform you before the shipment departs.

If you do not pay your full invoice after your cargo is picked up, you will be charged storage fees and your freight may eventually be salvaged and destroyed. Furthermore, the company force you into collections for not paying your invoice.

Hopefully, this helps some people to make an education decision before shipping containers overseas.
http://www.osishipping.com/

Ports in Haiti finally re-open

Finally, we can begin shipping containers of aid and construction supplies directly into Haiti.  We have been collecting donations and we can now forward the freight and full container loads to survivors.

After a week of being shut down to necessary relief and supplies, the south pier at Port-au-Prince was funneling aid into the destroyed capital city. Supplies are being transported into Port-au-Prince on trucks driving on a recently fixed gravel highway coming from the port.


http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/01/21/haiti.earthquake/index.html

Do you need a reliable company for your international shipment ?

Moving Overseas ? Need Freight Forwarding ?


Ocean Star International Shipping offers ocean and air transportation to every location on the planet. Our worldwide network of agents enables our customers to receive full destination service, including: door-to-door, door-to-port, port-to-port and port-to-door.
 
All international shipping companies must be licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission in order to handle your cargo. Before choosing a company to ship your cargo or move and ship your personal effects overseas, make sure they are licensed by the FMC for international shipping in order to protect yourself and your goods. Whether you are a relocating or moving freight to another country, you should value the importance of a good partnership with an International Shipping Company. Ocean Star International has over 30 years experience as an international logistics company. We are committed to helping our customers save time and money and giving them the service they deserve.
 
Please contact us today and we will be happy to provide you with a free shipping estimate on your international move.
http://www.osishipping.com/