The Lowest Possible Transportation Rates for the Highest Quality Transportation

Like so many other large corporations, steamship lines are consolidating their services in order to be more cost effective. But, the downside in this trend for importers is a loss of flexibility and responsiveness from large, consolidated shippers when it comes to rates and services. In order to negotiate favorable rates and schedules under the conditions that prevail today, importers must position themselves to demonstrate volume, consistency, and value to the carriers.

Participating with a Shippers' Association is the single most effective way small and medium shippers can achieve the volume necessary to conduct rate and volume negotiations with any "weight" behind them. Through the consolidated strength of a Shippers Association, importers are able to receive greater attention, better service, and lower, more cost-effective rates from the best carriers.