FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clear answers for planning your shipment.
Find straightforward information about BT Logistics International, our freight coordination capabilities, and what we need to prepare your quote.
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FMC-Licensed NVOCC
BT coordinates freight as a forwarder and FMC-licensed NVOCC.
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Imports & Exports
Coordination into and out of the United States across key trade lanes.
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All 50 States
Ground, air, and ocean transportation coordination throughout the U.S.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What customers ask before the first move.
These answers cover the most common questions. Shipment-specific requirements are reviewed route by route.
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Are you a freight forwarder or a carrier?
BT Logistics International is a freight forwarder and FMC-licensed NVOCC. We coordinate transportation with ocean carriers, airlines, truckers, customs brokers, warehouses, and overseas agents.
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Do you handle both imports and exports?
Yes. We coordinate imports into the United States and exports from the United States across key international trade lanes.
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Can you handle both full containers and smaller shipments?
Yes. We coordinate both FCL and LCL ocean freight, depending on the cargo volume, route, and customer requirements.
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Do you provide customs clearance?
We coordinate with licensed customs brokers and assist with the flow of shipment information and documents. Customs brokerage is performed by the appropriately licensed party.
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Can you coordinate transportation anywhere in the United States?
Yes. We can coordinate ground, air, and ocean transportation to and from locations throughout all 50 states.
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What information is needed for a quote?
Origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, weight, package count, cargo availability date, Incoterms when applicable, and any special handling requirements.
PREPARE YOUR REQUEST
The right details lead to a clearer quote.
Send the information available today. A coordinator can help identify anything else required for the route or cargo.
Quote details
- Origin and destination
- Commodity
- Dimensions and weight
- Package count
- Cargo availability date
- Incoterms, when applicable
- Special handling requirements
Have a question about a specific shipment?
Share the route and cargo details with a BT Logistics coordinator.
