What We Offer

Ocean transportation

Ocean Freight / Transportation Services from Zenith.

Ocean Freight / Transportation Services from Zenith. Zenith has negotiated our contracts and carrier agreements specifically to meet the needs of our clients. Whether you are moving full containers, less than container loads, or other specialty cargo, we can come up with a sound logistics plan that’s right for you. Take advantage of our buying power.

Services Include:

  • FCL, LCL, Breakbulk & Roll on/Roll off Services
  • LCL consolidation/deconsolidation Services

    Customer needs drive our consolidation and deconsolidation services. Take advantage of our existing consolidations for economical ocean freight opportunities. Our services continue to grow based on customer demand. Currently we offer regularly scheduled consolidations from Italy with competitive pricing to meet your needs. We are also offering regularly scheduled consolidations from Shanghai. Please contact our Marketing Department for our sailing schedule and pricing information today.

  • Specialized Cargo

    Zenith is well versed in the handling of all types of specialized cargo. In addition, we have a Certified Ocean Forwarder (COF) on staff, and an export compliance team with countless years of experience. Our knowledgeable staff has been trained to handle all types of cargo. Whether you are moving project cargo, exhibition freight, or dangerous goods, we are your single source for expert handling.

  • Import & Export Forwarding Services

    As country requirements change, so do the documentary requirements. We are experienced in all phases of international transportation documentation. Utilize our network of foreign agents to set up import routings that meet your needs. For exports, contact us for a Shipper’s Letter of Instructions (SLI) and you can outline your requirements to us. Send us your Letter of Authorization (LOA) or a valid Power of Attorney and we’ll take care of the rest.

Air transportation

Zenith provides full-service Air Export and Air Import transportation to and from all parts of the world.

Services Include:

  • Local and long distance transportation from shipper’s door to consignee’s door
  • Containerization services
  • Direct and consolidation Import and Export transportation
  • Full documentation service Letter of Credit
    • Drafts
    • Certificates of Origins
    • Invoices
  • Dangerous goods transportation services
  • Packing and documentation services
    • Dangerous goods
    • Perishable goods

Export services

Export Services from Zenith

  • Our staff at Zenith will provide a quotation for your exports overseas. We utilize a variety of carriers specializing in specific trade lanes, in order to offer the best available market price to your destinations.
  • When goods are ready for shipping, we will guide you through the necessary export documentation required, and book arrangements for pickup for LCL or a full container. Pre-alert details will be faxed upon confirmation from the carrier that the goods have been received and are departed. We courier your original documents to our overseas correspondent for coordination with your customer.
  • We are also able to coordinate returned goods shipments, by first obtaining authorization from the vendor overseas prior to shipping. The original import documentation, temporary export documentation, carnets, etc. will be recommended depending on the situation. Booking and shipping details will be effected with your office and coordinated with our overseas office for clearance and delivery to your customer efficiently.

Some of our export services includes

  • Automated Export System (AES)

    Zenith is fully compliant with the Governments requirements for the Automated Export System (AES). Our export system performs the necessary edits to ensure compliance to the Export Regulations imposed by various government agencies prior to submission of each AES record. Such edits include automatic screening of entities and denied parties; this protects our clients from unknowingly involving themselves with individuals or companies that may be directly or indirectly involved in unlawful activities that have been identified by one or more government agencies.

    The Automated Export System (AES) streamlines the process of exporting goods from around the world and improves the quality of the export statistics available to each countries government. AES was developed by the U.S. Customs Service, Bureau of the Census, and other U.S. Federal Government Agencies. Through AES, exporters and carriers electronically submit export information required by the more than 40 agencies involved in regulating and monitoring exports from the United States and around the world.

    AES is a joint program of the U.S. Customs Service and the Bureau of the Census; it is also the only United States automated system for reporting export data, both commodity (Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED)), and transportation (booking and manifest). This information is used by Customs to focus on high-risk export shipments and to detect possible fraud in reporting values and commodity information. AES is also used by Census to compile trade statistics that are used to compute such figures as the balance of trade.

    AES drastically reduces the amount of inaccurate or incomplete information received by passing all data through an electronic edit process. The trade statistics produced by Census are used by many different federal and local agencies for trade policy decision-making, export control, and port development planning, and by the exporting community and the financial community for foreign market analysis, penetration studies, and investment decisions.

  • Cargo Insurance

    The importance of protecting your cargo:

    • Once you have carefully crafted your international transaction, you don’t need anything to jeopardize the deal. When you purchase cargo insurance from us you are assured the best coverage door to door with the most competitive rates. Because we are arranging and controlling the movement of your cargo, we know exactly what level of coverage you need and can provide it without gaps or overlapping coverage.
    • We specialize in cargo insurance vs. dealing with a general business insurer with limited knowledge.
    • Zenith handles the claim process, so you don’t have to. The fact that we have immediate access to your cargo documents accelerates the reporting process and ultimate settlement of your claim.

Documentation

Paperwork for your shipment

Here’s what you need to know

  • A properly completed commercial invoice and consignment note helps ensure your shipment doesn’t encounter unnecessary delays.
  • All international shipments require an invoice for local customs authorities.
  • Consignments that accompanies your shipment can be completed manually through our delivery agent.
  • Speedlane Express will inform you when neccessary on how you can make payment to complete your paper work if your consignment needs backup document to avoid any form of delay.

Import services

Import Services from Zenith.

  • Zenith will coordinate BEFORE your vendor is ready to ship, assisting you with making delivery dates to your clients by providing accurate readiness information from overseas. As a customs broker, we can clear your cargo before it arrives into North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia for final delivery.
  • Our overseas office will coordinate multiple vendor shipments onto a single house bill or a single consolidation based on your banking requirements. Daily pre-advices from our agents globally provide you with the expected arrival information, which our local office updates without any delays.
  • Zenith imports department handles air, ocean, bulk, consolidation & customs clearance for all of your import needs. We are a licensed customs broker that can clear cargo in every port in several countries.

Some of our import services includes

  • ISF Filings
  • ACH & PMS

    U.S. customs binding rulings in statement processing, to pay duties with one electronic transaction in a secure environment. ACH fulfills the need for swift, accurate payment transfers in today’s competitive business environment.

    Applying for ACH is very easy. Once the ACH application is received and approved, you will be assigned a unique payer unit number thus making you eligible to pay duties via ACH.

    The ACH process is simple: Zenith transmits the payment authorization to Customs through the Automated Broker Interface (ABI). One ACH payment is made per ACH statement. The payer’s account is debited and the Customs account is credited with the amount due. It is secure and eliminates the time consuming use of cash or checks to pay duties, taxes and fees.

    Here are some additional ACH benefits:

    • Controls cash flow by identifying the exact day to allocate funds
    • Allows you to obtain an additional ten days to pay duties, taxes and fees on quota and other special merchandise classes
    • Reduces administrative and check processing costs
    • Reduces administrative errors related to check processing
    • Eliminates lost or stolen check problems
    • Simplifies accounting system updates
    • Reduces reconciliation costs

    Zenith ACH Advantage:

    • Zenith can adjust its automated ACH system to provide the payment alert on any day you choose.
    • Zenith can send you an advanced ACH report that indicates covered shipments, their value, and the duty calculations.
    • Zenith will notify you electronically of Customs’ acceptance of your ACH payment.
    • Your biggest advantage will be the opportunity to participate in periodic monthly statement (PMS) processing. Once your ACH account is established, MY DELIVERY COMPANY can apply for PMS processing on your behalf.
    • By using PMS processing, importers may deposit duties on the 15th business day of the month following the month in which the goods are released. This means merchandise released on the first to the last day of the month can be scheduled for duty payment on the following month’s Periodic Monthly Statement. This eliminates the need to process duty payments on a transaction by transaction basis. Customs does not assess any interest charges for payments made via PMS!
    • PMS streamlines duty statement processing while also positively impacting your cash flow. You can have a once a month, interest free duty payment. This gives your company flexibility in managing the working capital required for duty payments.
  • Customs bond

    The writing of a Customs Bond is a very important part of the import transaction. If the Customs Bond is not properly prepared and does not meet certain requirements, you, as the importer of record, may be faced with serious problems. Without a properly executed bond, your shipment will not clear Customs.

    There are two basic types of Customs Bonds.

    • The first is a Single Transaction Bond (also known as a Single Entry Bond or SEB), which covers a single import transaction at one port of entry. The total bond amount is determined by the type of bond needed, as well as the limit of liability required by Customs.
    • The second type of bond is a Continuous Bond, which covers all entries made by an importer at a port of entry. The most common amount for a Continuous Bond is $50,000.00, which is also the least amount allowable by Customs of most countries we operate in. The amount of a Continuous Bond is generally 10% of the importer’s annual estimated duties for the next calendar year and its good for one complete year.

Trucking services

Trucking Services from Zenith.

  • Zenith can handle a variety of domestic & international trucking services to suit your needs. Currently we offer our customers FTL, LTL & Flat bed trucking services within the North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
  • By outlining our expectations, we are ensured that we are providing a domestic service that is second to none. Additionally, we monitor and maintain current proof of valid cargo liability insurance for each qualifying carrier. This protects you. Next, we consider pricing.
  • Our core carriers must be proven performers in service and price. Because of the large volume of cargo that we move, we are able to negotiate excellent discounts, which we are in turn able to pass on to our customers. As a result, our customers enjoy the benefits of superior service as well as discounted pricing. As we continue to strive for excellence, we look forward to offering additional automated features that will allow our customers to see real-time status information on their cargo.

Custom brokerage services

Custom brokerage Services from Zenith Trucking Group Canada.

    Our Brokerage staff has experience not only in import Customs brokerage but also in international transportation. As a company, we are strengthening our relationship with Customs & Border Protection as well as other government agencies involved in the import process for the benefit of our customers. Our employees are of the highest caliber in the industry. We are dedicated to customer service and believe in constant communication. We will engage the customer to develop mutually beneficial relationships. We will customize our services to meet your needs.