BIG Logistics

Freight forwarding is where BIG Logistics began, and after about thirty years it has grown into a third party logistics provider with domestic trucking, international shipping, customs work and its own warehouses. The company is also an FMCSA-licensed property broker, and it books freight with a network of carriers chosen to fit each customer's shipment.

Domestic freight

For American shipments, the company offers less-than-truckload, full truckload, flatbed, hot shot and dedicated team driver service, together with standard second-day truck and economy options, rail intermodal, temperature-controlled and oversized or project cargo. Air freight options run from next flight out and same day to standard second day air, and it holds TSA certification as an indirect air carrier. First and last mile services complete the picture, including full-service drayage across the country.

International shipping and customs

International cargo adds the burden of choosing carriers and meeting regulations at origin and destination. The company says it can manage a shipment door to door or only the first and last mile, import or export. Cargo insurance is available. Its listed credentials include IATA membership since 1989, IATA dangerous goods and CEIV Pharma certification, an FMC license as a bonded ocean transportation intermediary and IMO hazardous materials certification. The site also presents US customs brokerage.

Specialized cargo

Pharmaceutical shipments, perishables, oil and gas industry freight and oversized project loads are given their own pages, since they bring special handling, temperature and paperwork requirements.

Warehousing and distribution

The company says it operates over 350,000 square feet of warehouse space in several US locations, including temperature-controlled facilities of its own. Its facilities break down ocean containers, scan stock by barcode and radio frequency, and handle crating, packing, kitting and assembly, with pick and pack at piece, case or pallet level, quick release of back orders and EDI links into customers' supply chains. Its warehouse management system gives live visibility of inventory and shipments, which can feed a customer's ERP. E-commerce fulfilment is described as the fastest growing area.