Our services
Flat Rack Shipping Service
Our goal is to simplify your out-of-gauge cargo shipping by providing stress-free logistics solutions. Hence, we offer the following moving solutions from Los Angeles and the United States, powered by over 15 years of freight forwarding experience. Comex is here to keep your cargo moving so you can focus on growing your business.
Reliable and Flexible
Door-to-Door Shipping
Whether you’re exporting oddly shaped cargo such as machinery from the U.S., or importing tractors from Europe, we can arrange a door-to-door service to and from your door step. This stress-free service is ideal if you prefer to have control over every aspect of your shipment.
Container Drayage
Reliable container drayage is our backbone. We proudly offer asset-based flat rack container drayage services from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as all U.S. Ports, through our nationwide network.
Personalized Solutions
Ocean Freight
We offer weekly direct sailings from Los Angeles and the U.S. to countries in Latin America, Europe, and Asia for flat rack containers. You’ll have access to over 50 global ports and end-to-end container visibility when you partner with us. This includes live container tracking, allowing you to monitor every point in your container’s journey from the U.S. to your new destination.
Warehousing and Distribution
Our warehouse facility in Carson, CA, is equipped to handle the packing, storage, and loading of out-of-gauge cargo for shipment to all 48 contiguous states, as well as to Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Shipping tips
Flat Rack Cargo Shipping Tips
Here are some helpful shipping tips that we put together for first-time exporters shipping through Los Angeles and Long Beach ports.
PierPass
All containers that discharge at L.A. or Long Beach ports incur a fee called PierPass. You can clear this on your own or your forwarder can, usually for an additional fee. The fee for 20′ containers is $ 37.71 and $ 75.42 for 40′ containers. Check your incoterms to determine who’s responsible for this fee.
Weight Restrictions
Lashing and Loading
Out-of-gauge cargo must be securely lashed to prevent it from shifting during transit and must follow NCB guidelines. This includes evaluating the blocking, bracing, and bedding for cargo securing and weight distribution.
Out-of-Gauge
The dimensions of the cargo exceed the flat rack or open top container by length, width or height, but can still be unitized in containers.
In-Gauge
The dimensions of your cargo are smaller than or equal to those of the flat rack or open top container (i.e. it requires special equipment but does not displace additional slots on the vessel).
Terminal Handling
Flat rack containers require special handling at terminals due to their unique design. Terminals charge “flip” fees for loading and unloading flat racks. Some terminals only handle flat racks on certain days. Plan accordingly to avoid delays.
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Our Benefits
We’re passionate logistics experts powered by over 15 years of experience. Here are some of the benefits of partnering us.
Availability
When partnering with us, you’ll have access to over 50 global ports and end-to-end container visibility. 24/7 container tracking at no extra cost.
Door-to-Door Service
We can arrange a door-to-door service from your product’s country of origin to your delivery location in the United States. This comes in handy if you prefer having control over every aspect of your shipment.
Savings
We leverage our one-stop-shop approach to reduce your overall shipping costs and to save you time. We’re here to help your business grow.
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