Your cargo moves through multiple checkpoints, and risks can arise at any stage. That’s why it’s essential to have strong relationships with global carriers and apply precision to logistics, reducing friction at every link of the chain.
Which Freight Forwarding Service do You Need?
Dedola is a freight forwarder for US importers, moving ocean and air freight with trucking, rail, and warehousing to carry it inland. Around the freight, we handle the trade side: customs, compliance, tariff codes, cargo insurance, and purchase orders. One team owns the whole move, and we build the mix around what you ship and how fast you need it.
Ocean Freight
Door-to-door FCL, LCL, breakbulk, and buyer’s consolidation, Asia to the US and intra-Asia. Sailings watched and rebooked before a roll ever reaches your purchase order.
Air Freight
Standard, expedited, consolidated, and charter air for cargo that cannot wait. Documents worked ahead of the deadline, so the fast option stays fast.
Supply Chain & Compliance
Customs and compliance, tariff-code review, cargo insurance, purchase-order management, warehousing, and supply-chain consulting. One team that asks how you trade before telling you how to ship.
Intermodal and Domestic Services
Drayage, trucking, rail, and intermodal moves between port, warehouse, and final delivery. Chassis and appointments booked early, so containers keep moving instead of collecting detention.
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Ocean Freight
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- Full Container Load (FCL)
- Less Than Container Load (LCL)
- Breakbulk & Out of Gauge Cargo
- Buyers Consolidation
- Intra-Asia Shipments
- Door-to-Door
We stay connected from pickup to delivery—monitoring the route, tracking every handoff, and heading off delays before they impact your shipment. Reliable. Proactive. We're on it.
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Air Freight
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- Air Freight Standard
- Air Freight Expedited
- Charter Services
- Consolidation
- Door-to-Door
Because speed matters, we arrange pre-clearance and monitor every shipment in real time—staying closely connected with partners to ensure priority handling. From start to finish, we keep your cargo moving.
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Supply Chain
Your supply chain is the backbone of your business—and a weak link can disrupt everything. As your dedicated logistics department, we strengthen every connection, eliminate friction, and turn logistics into a strategic advantage.
Customs & Compliance Services
- Customs Clearance
- HTS and Tariff Review
- Canadian Non-Resident Importer Setup
- Export Documentation & Compliance
- Bonded Warehousing & FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) Support ISF/AMS Filing Support
- ISF/AMS Filing Support
Warehousing & Distribution Services
- Short-Term Storage
- Long-Term Storage
- 3PL / E-Commerce Logistics
- Fulfillment Services
- Pick, Pack & Label
- Cross Docking & Transloading
- Palletizing Services
- Pallet Breakdown, Sorting & Deconsolidation Bonded
- Warehouse Storage
White Glove Services
- Supply Chain Visibility & Tracking Solutions
- Purchase Order (PO) Management
- Booking Management
- Cargo Insurance
- Freight Claims Management
- Cargo Inspection & Quality Control
- Vendor & Supplier Coordination
- Dangerous Goods & HAZMAT Handling
- Temperature-Controlled (Reefers)
- Project Cargo Logistics
- Lumpers (Loading/Unloading Labor)
- Custom Logistics Solutions
- Consulting
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Compare Shipping Options by Speed, Cost, and Cargo Type
| Freight Service | Best For | Main Benefit | When to Consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCL Ocean Freight | Full-container volumes and regular replenishment | Lowest cost per unit, and your cargo rides sealed from factory to door | You can fill a 20' or 40' container, or you're close enough that FCL beats LCL rates |
| LCL Ocean Freight | Shipments of roughly 1 to 13 CBM | Pay only for the space you use | Your volume doesn't justify a container, or you're testing a new product or supplier |
| Expedited LCL | Smaller shipments on a deadline | Faster sailings and priority handling at a fraction of air cost | Standard LCL will miss your date but air would blow the budget |
| Multimodal/Sea-Air | Mid-urgency cargo balancing cost and speed | Faster than ocean, cheaper than just air | A production delay ate your ocean lead time and you need weeks back, not days |
| Deferred FCL/LCL | Storable inventory with no date pressure | The lowest ocean rates in exchange for a longer transit window | Off-season replenishment, or when budget matters more than arrival date |
| Direct/Express Air | Urgent, high-value, or launch-critical cargo | Fastest door-to-door transit, measured in days | A stockout, a product launch, or a line-down situation where every day costs money |
| Deferred Air | Cargo that needs air speed but not tomorrow | Air transit at lower rates by giving up a few days of flexibility | Ocean is too slow but the express premium isn't justified |
| Consolidated Air | Recurring smaller air shipments | Air transit at lower rates by giving up a few days of flexibility | Your air shipments are regular and can wait a day or two for consolidation |
Trucking Services
Our trucking solutions are designed for reliability, precision, and flexibility—whether standalone or paired with rail. We plan each route carefully, ensure smooth handoffs at ports and rail yards, and keep you informed from pickup to delivery. With options ranging from FTL to final mile, we move your cargo exactly as expected.
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- Full Truckload (FTL / OTR) (Long-haul trucking across the U.S.)
- Less Than Truckload (LTL) (Shared-capacity ground shipments)
- Final Mile Delivery (To-door completion for domestic or intermodal freight)
- Flatbed & Heavy Haul (Oversized cargo, machinery, infrastructure)
- Cross-Border Trucking (U.S.–Mexico / U.S.–Canada highway freight)
- Freight Consolidation (Multi-supplier / multi-client load building)
- Exports to Canada (Ground transportation for outbound U.S. freight)
- International Origin Pickup (Trucking from overseas facilities to port)
Rail Freight Services
Rail is a cost-effective, scalable solution for moving large volumes over long distances—with fewer delays and a lower carbon footprint. Whether part of a broader intermodal strategy or a direct inland move, we manage every handoff between train and truck, coordinate schedules, and monitor progress in real time. By consolidating loads and optimizing routes, we reduce costs, improve reliability, and help your cargo arrive on time.
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- IPI Rail (Port to Inland Rail Terminal)
- Domestic Rail Transfer (Post-Clearance)
- International Rail (Cross-border shipments via rail corridors)
- Intermodal (Rail-Truck) (Combined long-haul rail + local drayage)
- Cross-Border Rail (Canada & Mexico, with trucking integration as needed)
Intermodal and Domestic Services
Whether your freight travels by rail, truck, or both, we keep it moving seamlessly. Our intermodal expertise ensures every leg—whether on the road or rails—is optimized for cost, timing, and visibility. From international imports to domestic distribution, we build end-to-end solutions that deliver.
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Clients who know the difference
Dedola is personal and always within reach. You can’t get that anywhere else.
“Before working with Dedola, I felt like a “small fish”, working with a bigger company, and had no visibility into where my cargo was or when it would arrive. Now, with the TRAKITPro portal and the ability to reach a real person whenever I need it, everything is so much easier. The customer service has exceeded my expectations—I get answers right away, which frees up my time and mental energy to focus on growing my business. It’s absolutely worth it.”
Connie Bourgeois, CEO of Conjetta Designs
I feel like I’m the biggest and sometimes the only customer that Dedola has
“We’ve been working with Dedola for five years, and even in our first year, we saw immediate savings in our spending. I can easily check where my containers are, their status, and what’s happening at any time. Dedola is always one step ahead—providing information, sharing updates, and offering helpful suggestions. What stands out most is the automation and the ability to get a clear snapshot of everything just by looking at the TRAKITPro dashboard. Dedola helped Gemini Displays look and act like a much bigger company than we are.”
William Quinn, President of Gemini Displays
Dedola keeps my shipments simple and precise
"For 30 years, Dedola keeps my shipments simple and precise. They help my vendors in Taiwan and they don’t even come to me when they have questions or feedback–they communicate with Dedola and soon the packages arrive. You want to worry about the quality of your product, not about who drives it to the boat."
Jerry Coe, Owner of Coe Studios
Dedola offers the full service we wanted and we’ve worked with them for over 20 years
“We ship from China and we have more than 10 different factories that deliver to Dedola’s warehouse. They consolidate everything and handle any problems on our behalf, notifying us of any delays ahead of time. I don’t need to worry about the shipping. We tell them what we need and they do it.”
Benjamin Lu, Managing Partner at A&C Trade
Logistics Services FAQs
What shipping and logistics services does Dedola offer?
Dedola supports US importers with ocean freight, air freight, trucking, rail and intermodal transportation, warehousing and distribution, customs and compliance coordination, cargo insurance, purchase-order management, tariff-code review, and supply-chain consulting.
Should I choose ocean freight or air freight?
Ocean freight is generally better for larger or less time-sensitive shipments where cost control is the priority. Air freight is better for urgent, high-value, or deadline-sensitive cargo. The right choice depends on shipment size, timing, budget, cargo type, and delivery requirements.
Air freight may be worth the premium when a delay could stop production, create an inventory shortage, miss a launch or customer deadline, or expose high-value cargo to a longer transit window. The decision should compare the transportation premium with the business cost of waiting.
What affects international shipping costs?
International shipping costs can be affected by freight mode, origin and destination, cargo dimensions and weight, shipment volume, route, service level, seasonality, fuel, handling, customs requirements, duties, inland transportation, warehousing, and insurance.
What information is needed for a freight consultation?
Prepare the shipment origin and destination, cargo type, dimensions and weight, value, preferred timeline, shipment frequency, supplier details, known documentation, and any current issues involving delays, customs, visibility, storage, or delivery.
Can Dedola help with trucking, warehousing, and inland delivery?
Yes. Dedola can coordinate trucking, rail and intermodal movement, drayage, short- or long-term warehousing, cross-docking, transloading, fulfillment, and delivery support as part of a wider freight plan.
Does Dedola support customs coordination and tariff-code review?
Dedola provides customs and compliance support that can include customs-clearance coordination, documentation support, HTS and tariff-code review, ISF and AMS filing support, bonded warehousing or FTZ support, and related shipment planning.
Which logistics service is best for urgent shipments?
Urgent shipments are usually best suited to direct or express air freight, expedited air service, charter options, or another time-critical solution. Dedola reviews the cargo, deadline, route, handling needs, and budget before recommending an approach.
Do you offer real-time shipment tracking?
Yes. Dedola provides shipment visibility through the TRAKITPro portal, including tracking and status updates that help importers monitor cargo and respond quickly when exceptions occur.
