Freight Forwarding Services for International Shipping
Gallagher Transport International provides freight forwarding services for businesses and individual shippers moving cargo within the United States and internationally. With offices in Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, St. Louis, and Portland, we arrange air, ocean, and truck freight, coordinate connecting transportation, book cargo space, and help manage shipments from origin to destination.
Whether you need an urgent air shipment, a full ocean container, space for a smaller consolidated load, or ground transportation between a port and its final destination, our team can help you evaluate the available options. We work with commercial shippers and government agencies, taking the time to understand each shipment before recommending a transportation arrangement.
Our role is to coordinate the freight movement, communicate with the transportation providers involved, and help you follow the shipment through its journey.
Gallagher Transport International provides freight forwarding services for businesses and individuals shipping cargo within the United States and internationally, with offices in Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, St. Louis, and Portland.
- The company arranges air, ocean, and truck freight, including full container loads, less than container loads, refrigerated cargo, heavy-haul trucking, and intermodal rail connections.
- Each office offers specialized services - Houston handles inbound air cargo, St. Louis focuses on drayage and intermodal transport, and Denver and Portland have experience with perishables and FDA-regulated goods.
- To receive a freight quote, customers provide cargo description, shipping date, origin, destination, and shipment size, and the team reviews available options and coordinates tracking support throughout the process.
A freight forwarder is a company that arranges and coordinates the transportation of cargo for businesses and individual shippers. They book cargo space on air, ocean, and truck carriers, coordinate connecting transportation between different modes, and help manage shipments from origin to destination. Freight forwarders work with transportation providers and assist clients in evaluating shipping options for both domestic and international moves.
Air Freight for Time-Sensitive Shipments
When delivery timing is a priority, air freight offers a faster transportation option than ocean shipping. Gallagher Transport arranges international air cargo, from smaller shipments to larger requirements that may involve a full air charter.
Our air freight service can include:
- Booking available air cargo space for your shipment.
- Coordinating transportation between the cargo origin, airport, and final destination.
- Arranging connecting ground transportation where required.
- Providing shipment milestone information and tracking support.
- Coordinating door-to-door transportation arrangements.
The appropriate air freight solution depends on the shipment size, destination, available service, and required shipping date. Gallagher Transport can review these details and discuss the available booking options.
Our Houston office also arranges inbound air cargo into the United States, while the San Francisco office works with air freight through San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Ocean Freight for Containers and Specialized Cargo
Ocean freight provides options for businesses shipping larger volumes or cargo that does not require air transportation. Gallagher Transport arranges several ocean freight services, allowing customers to consider container space, cargo type, and handling requirements.
Available options include:
- Full Container Load (FCL): A shipment using a full shipping container.
- Less than Container Load (LCL): Smaller shipments that share container space with other cargo.
- Refrigerated (reefer) loads: Ocean transportation for cargo requiring temperature-controlled equipment.
- Heavy loads: Arrangements for cargo with substantial weight or handling requirements.
- Roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO): Transportation for suitable wheeled or self-propelled cargo.
- Break-bulk freight: Cargo transported as individual pieces rather than inside a standard shipping container.
Ocean freight planning can also involve cost analysis, review of shipping terms, and consultation about Incoterms, terms of sale, and letters of credit. These details help establish the transportation arrangement and the responsibilities involved.
The right service depends on the cargo, origin, destination, and shipment requirements. Gallagher Transport can help compare available options before cargo space is booked.
Truck Freight and Ground Transportation
Truck transportation connects the different stages of a shipment. Cargo may need to move from a supplier to an airport or seaport, between terminals, or from the arrival port to its final delivery location.
Gallagher Transport arranges ground transportation to support domestic and international freight movements. Available options include:
- Less-than-truckload (LTL): For smaller shipments that do not require an entire truck.
- Heavy-haul trucking: For large or heavy cargo requiring specialized transportation arrangements.
- Drayage: Short-distance transportation between ports, terminals, warehouses, and other nearby locations.
- Rail connections: Where appropriate, rail can be coordinated with truck transportation as part of an intermodal shipment.
Ground transportation may be a shipment’s primary mode or one part of a larger air or ocean freight arrangement. Gallagher Transport coordinates the required connections so the different transportation stages can work together.
Freight Forwarding Through Six U.S. Offices
Gallagher Transport’s six offices arrange freight services for customers in their respective markets. Each office page provides additional information about its local freight services.
Denver Freight Forwarding
The Denver office arranges air, ocean, and ground freight, including truck and rail connections. Its freight experience includes perishables, medical equipment, specialty equipment, apparel, and goods involving FDA, DOT, and EPA requirements. The team also provides consultation on cost analysis, Incoterms, and letters of credit.
Read more about freight forwarding services in Denver.
Los Angeles Freight Forwarding
The Los Angeles office arranges international air and ocean shipments with connecting truck and rail transportation. Ocean options include FCL, LCL, refrigerated cargo, and break-bulk services. The office also coordinates cargo consolidation, deconsolidation, and inland transportation.
Read more about freight forwarding services in Los Angeles.
San Francisco Freight Forwarding
The San Francisco office arranges air freight through SFO and ocean shipments, including FCL, LCL, reefer, heavy, roll-on/roll-off and break-bulk cargo. Truck and rail connections can support transportation between the shipment origin, airport, seaport, and destination.
Read more about freight forwarding services in San Francisco.
Houston Freight Forwarding
The Houston office coordinates air, ocean, and ground shipments, including inbound air cargo into the United States. Its ground freight options include heavy-haul trucking and LTL transportation. The team also provides freight planning, cost analysis, and assistance with shipping terms.
Read more about freight forwarding services in Houston.
St. Louis Freight Forwarding
The St. Louis office arranges air, ocean, and ground freight, with particular experience in drayage, intermodal transportation, inland shipping, and cargo consolidation. Warehousing and inventory management are also described among the office’s logistics services.
Read more about freight forwarding services in St. Louis.
Portland Freight Forwarding
The Portland office provides air, ocean, and ground shipping, along with cargo booking, consolidation, freight collection, and door-to-door transportation arrangements. Its freight experience includes perishables, medical equipment, apparel, and products involving FDA, DOT, and EPA requirements.
Read more about freight forwarding services in Portland.
How Gallagher Transport Prepares a Freight Quote
A useful freight quote starts with accurate information about the cargo and the journey it needs to make. Gallagher Transport reviews the shipment details to understand the transportation requirements and identify suitable booking options.
To begin preparing a quote, provide:
- Cargo description: Explain what the shipment contains.
- Expected shipping date: Provide the date you expect the cargo to be ready for shipment.
- Origin: Identify the city or port where the shipment begins.
- Destination: Provide the receiving city or port.
- Shipment size: Describe the size of the shipment so the appropriate freight options can be considered.
Additional information about the cargo or its handling requirements can help clarify which transportation arrangements are suitable.
Once the details are available, Gallagher Transport can review the available air, ocean, or ground options, consider connecting transportation, and prepare a quote based on the shipment requirements. Freight charges can vary according to the transportation mode, shipment size, route, and service requirements.
For a shipping quote, use the Free Quote request page or contact your nearest office.
Shipment Tracking and Your Gallagher Contact
Arranging transportation is only part of freight forwarding. Shippers also need to know where their cargo is in the process and whom to contact when they have a question.
Gallagher Transport provides tracking and tracing support, including updates on inland transportation and important shipment milestones. Depending on the arrangement, these may include departure, arrival, and proof-of-delivery information.
Your Gallagher contact can coordinate communication about the booking, help you request tracking information, and direct questions to the appropriate office or transportation provider. Having a clear contact for shipment communication helps you avoid having to work out which carrier or transportation stage to approach when you need an update.
If a shipment involves several transportation methods, communication is particularly important. Air or ocean freight may be followed by truck or rail transportation before the cargo reaches its final destination. Gallagher Transport helps coordinate these stages and provides customer support throughout the freight process.
Request a Freight Forwarding Quote
Whether you are arranging air freight, booking an ocean container or coordinating truck transportation, Gallagher Transport can help you review your shipping requirements.
Contact the office nearest your business or submit your shipment information through the Free Quote request page.
Provide your cargo description, expected shipping date, origin, destination, and shipment size so the team can begin reviewing your requirements.
With offices in Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, St. Louis, and Portland, Gallagher Transport International provides freight forwarding support for customers arranging shipments across the United States and around the world.