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Our connections with top ocean carriers exist to ensure your ability to transport freight internationally. We specialize in handling perishable commodities, imported and exported from the United States and Mexico to various ports worldwide. Transporting cargo by ocean freight is a cost-effective method in comparison with air freight when time is not of the essence. Common methods are LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load), available in 20 ft and 40 ft containers.

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We can expedite your freight by connecting you to our trusted experts responsible for clearing international freight. Between a shipper who has goods to transport and a carrier who has capacity to move the goods in transit, we connect you with our partners who possess the ability to facilitate the clearing of goods through international customs barriers, to and/or from any destination. Our attention to detail is to ensure your perishable cargo possesses the necessary documentation: Airway Bill, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Phytosanitary Certificate, (for imports, an import permit) are all present in order to be cleared upon arrival. This seamless process leaves no room for error since time punctuality is top priority when dealing with temperature-sensitive commodities. These steps are necessary to ensure compliance is aligned with government agencies, including FDA, USDA, US Customs and Fish and Wildlife.

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Able Freight has three facilities at LAX with a total of 54,000 ft2 of cold storage, dual x-ray, metal detection, pre-cooling and full pharmaceutical handling capabilities. We are partners with Cargo Screening K9 (CCSF-K9) Alliance to support our cargo screening operations, coinciding with full implementation of TSA’s Third Party K9-Cargo (3PK9-C) initiative. Collectively, we possess nearly 100,000 ft2 of cold storage between our six facilities to ensure your temperature sensitive cargo is maintained at the correct temperatures while at our facility, and beyond. Temperature integrity, whether in transit, upon receiving or departing our facility, is the most important aspect for our continued operations. Our warehouse personnel possess the necessary knowledge to handle delicate cargo. Temperature checks of the cargo upon receival and departure to ensure shipments are at appropriate and expected temperatures while present in our facilities. Before leaving our facilities, temperature recorders are placed within skid to provide access to temperature readings while in transit – this information is accessible to you anytime, in Datahub.

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With the increase in the popularity of Internet shops and delivery companies, the logistics e-commerce business keeps growing. It faces more and more challenges, as the customers need freight forwarders and logistics companies to be quick and increase their logistics performance more than ever before. That’s where Able Freight comes in play. There are four main types of e-commerce – Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Consumer (B2C), Consumer-to-Business (C2B), Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C). B2B consists of two businesses conducting transactions, like manufacturers selling to distributors and wholesalers selling to retailers. B2C is when a consumer buys something directly from a business, like Amazon, the largest e-commerce company in the world.

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Our customer portal, DataHub, is a web and mobile-based platform which generates real-time data, status updates, shipping documents and quality pictures pertaining to any shipment a customer has going through Able Freight Services. Our DataHub platform provides instant visibility of the temperature, humidity, and positioning of the cargo, all crucial data points, any fluctuations of that data in-transit, and all of the related documents to a customer’s shipment (Airway Bills, Bills of Lading, Invoices, Quality Checks, and Proof of Delivery). DataHub allows for streamlined digital documentation and more efficient communications, while enabling better informed and more proactive decision-making. Based on a blockchain conception.

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Fresh produce is known for providing nutritious benefits when consumed. Produce is also known for its very short-shelf life. As a result, there is virtually no room for errors during transportation. Whether it is storing produce or while in-transit, proper temperature control preserves the product's quality and maximizes the shelf-life. In order to get berries from California or Mexico to Asia, air freight is the best method of transportation. As a result, this will allow the end-consumer the opportunity to enjoy the freshness and quality. Produce such as apples and oranges almost always travel by ocean freight due to their longer shelf-life, in addition to cost effectiveness.

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For these products, the shelf-life is heavily reliant on temperature control, in storage and in-transit. Our highest priority is to maintain in-transit temperatures, in addition to ensuring all documents required for each destination are provided. Exporting these products involves complex regulatory requirements; these requirements are variable per destination country. Food and safety regulations by US Food and Drug Association (FDA) warn that bacteria spreads at an exponential rate within protein, poultry and dairy, in the event of temperature fluctuation exceeding 41°F (5 °C). For these reasons, any spikes in temperature exceeding the mandated limits can have detrimental results to end-consumer. For these reasons, we are meticulous in ensuring the cold chain integrity for the entire duration we are involved handling your freight.

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We have many years of experience handling and transporting live fish, as well as frozen seafood. Importing from various locations throughout the world and exporting to over 70 countries, we have established the necessary operating procedures to best serve your needs. The importance of ensuring the cold chain, per FDA guidelines and regulations, is imperative and our top priority. Like protein, poultry and dairy, the spread of bacteria is unforgiving if the temperature of the seafood shipment exceeds 41°F (5 °C). Abiding by HACCP regulatory instructions when handling perishable commodities requires us to identify areas for mishaps to occur, whether it is during receiving, delivering, pulling or storing, and create a plan of action in the event of temperature spikes. With experience, we have proven solutions and operating procedures to handle your seafood shipments in accordance to all the compliance and regulatory measures involved.

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Demand for transparency within the cold chain process is as imperative as it is crucial for the quality and reliability of the high-value active ingredients in today’s drugs and medicines. Abiding by Global GDP, Able Freight’s impact in the pharmaceutical industry begins with our expertise in handling cargo that requires a constant, temperature-controlled environment. We utilize both passive and active shipping solutions, such as Envirotainer, the world leader in air-transportation solutions for pharmaceutical goods.

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As a government contractor, we provide services for public government agencies. A portion of our business activity is federally regulated. The federal government encourages small businesses to take on contracting opportunities. The federal government is very particular about how it purchases products and services. It aims to make sure that competition is fair and open, prices are competitive, it gets what it pays for, and all laws are followed. As a small business, we take pride in being recognized as one of the largest independent perishables freight forwarder in the market.

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We have experience handling flowers from Colombia, Ecuador and the Netherlands for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, in addition to our regular day-to-day activity. Transporting flowers safely by ensuring proper handling of corrugated boxes and confirming cold air levels are satisfactory, these measures must be completed in preparation for transit to various destinations throughout the world. After cutting flowers, they continue to give off heat. Post-harvest cooling is essential, while temperature over time is the key variable.

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For 27 years, we have consistently maintained the cold chain security transporting perishable cargo to destinations worldwide, being the valued extension of growers and shippers Changing the future of the cold chain industry. Our focus is preserving the shelf-life of perishable cargo through detail oriented and error free operations. With 24/7 operations, we are here to assist around the clock to ensure your perishable cargo shipments arrive at their destination with the same high quality as we received it. We utilize Kold Kart, a refrigerated dolly located on the tarmac, which prevents perishable cargo shipments from exposure to ambient conditions on the tarmac, before or after a flight, thereby reducing the risk involved in shipping perishable cargo by air. Our operations rely on the Cargo Screening K9 Alliance (CSK9) as the primary screening method for cargo, shortening cargo processing times, increasing cargo throughput, reducing screening and freight handling costs.

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We treat customizations of our technology and innovation platforms for clients and partners as an integral part of our freight forwarding services. To disrupt or make a difference in this industry, one must understand the industry and know how to curate and apply the data. Between A-Works (our warehouse and operational management system) and Datahub (our customer portal), you can rely on our further technological capabilities to improve current procedures, automation, data analytics and real-time tracking, catering to your perishable logistics needs.

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Our facilities possess the necessary equipment to handle your perishable cargo. The people representing each facility are the sole drivers of our operation! We provide industry-leading knowledge, responsiveness and innovative solutions. Each facility possesses its own unique capabilities – those capabilities are the drivers for success. Whether you are a grower, broker or international corporation, we invite you to benefit from the services provided from all our locations.

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We prioritize bringing value to our services for the benefit of all our partners and customers. Able Freight fosters a workforce consisting of various backgrounds and ethnicities. Our operations staff is fluent in 17 languages. Pair that with 24 hours, 7 days a week service, in addition to complete access to all layers of management including on CEO/President level, you can trust Able Freight to go above and beyond to satisfy your requests and expectations!

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Our local heroes are either owned and operated by our company or through North American and global specialized perishables agents. We fully cover over 50 main perishables destination countries with protection and integrity of a seamless cold chain, available 24/7. Depending on the request, we coordinate with the perfect heroes to become involved, ensuring a seamless operation.

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Able Freight offers the following certifications:

IACSSP - Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program ~ Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
CCSF – Certified Cargo Screening Facility ~ Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
C-TPAT – Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism ~ Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)
HACCP – Hazard analysis and critical control points ~ U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
SQF 2000 - Safe Quality Foods ~ Food Safety Certification Audits (GFSI)
GDP – Good Distribution Practices ~ Pharmaceutical standard to transport products
CCOF – California Certified Organic Farmers – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
IATA / DG – International Air Transport Association & Dangerous Goods, (U.N. Standard)
FSIS – Food Safety and Inspection Services – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)