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About Us

About Us

American Shipping Co. provides a high quality, cost-effective level of service to the transportation community for over 125 years - our flagship business, American Shipping Company, was originally founded in 1899. As a Nationally Permitted U.S. Customs Broker & Export Foreign Freight Forwarder, we participate in all phases of the Automated Broker Interface (ACE, RLF, ACH, AES, AMS, CSI, ISF, reconciliation and all other programs), enabling us to custom clear merchandise or export your cargo as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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Although established as a export freight forwarder, handling internationally bound cargo in the New York Hudson River area, our focus on providing seamless product and information flow has helped us to grow to the point where we now offer an entire suite of complementary services - Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding (Import or Export), Logistics operations, and Trucking whether a local dray or long-distance haul.

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With our strong emphasis on compliance, we have been recognized as a leader in such Customs related programs as the Importer Security Filing initiative, Automated Clearing House for duty payments (PMS) and more. All of our locations are staffed with licensed Customs Brokers that offer years of expertise that professionally represent our customers and meet all regulatory requirements.

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Mission Statement

American Shipping Companies is dedicated to creating unique partnerships that provide logistics solutions resulting in value added services that will exceed our customers’ expectations. Our ability to adapt to market changes, create new trends and provide customized solutions will continue to allow us to identify and execute key strategies with our clientele. Moving forward, our goals are to be innovative, to create modern and dependable programs, maintain industry compliance, and to deliver “One Global Solution” seamlessly connecting the hemispheres.

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Our Services

Covering 48+ states - including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico - our superior personalized service, and ability to customize your solutions, helps to make every phase of your logistics process more efficient.

Customs Entry

Freight Forwarding

Trucking

Compliance

Cargo Insurance

Data Center

Document Imaging

What Our Clients Say

End to End Transparency

“The end-to-end transparency has allowed us to make Logistics decisions to lower costs such as storage at port and the ability to reroute our freight to another port if a pattern of congestion.  One report in AmeriReports that actually helps with this is the “Ocean Carrier Transit Times with delivery”.  We are able to track from the sail date to the delivery date.  We are able to spot patterns of much longer transit times and investigate as to what the issue is and where we can make improvements.”

- Jennifer, Sur-Seal

Enhanced Shipping and Logistics Forecasting

“AmeriSystems has given us the ability to improve our inbound weekly DC forecasting allowing us to better plan labor needs and avoid unnecessary network cost.”

- Kyle, Chicken of the Sea Int'l

Optimized 3PL Operations and Real-Time Cargo Tracking


“Ameriweb and AmeriReports are used by our team on a daily basis. American Shipping has customized and automated reports that are transmitted via email to both internal and external teams. These reports are pivotal in daily operations and have improved efficiencies in our 3PL operations allowing them to anticipate inbound volumes expected and prep inbound receiving documents from one source. AmeriWeb has also proven to be a great tool to find out the current location of shipments and expected arrivals.”

- Dave, Sharp Electronics Corp.

Streamlining Global Supply Chain with Advanced Technology

"AmeriWeb and AmeriReports are invaluable resources for information on our shipments. These tools allow us to track our cargo all the way from ISF filing to final delivery. Before using these tools tracking shipments from end-to-end was a hassle having to use several different methods to gather all of the information needed. AmeriSystems has it all in one place.”

- Ryan, Pioneer Electronics

Critical Insights for Freight Management and Efficiency

“Being able to access up to the minute information is very critical in situations where customer orders are on a tight timeline. With the current state of the Panama Canal we are using this system multiple times a week.”

- Lisa, Kids Preferred

Unmatched Customs Clearance and Delivery Services

“We are thoroughly pleased with the constant attention given to our account and how this company ensures smooth and efficient custom clearance and delivery - we would definitely recommend using American Companies for any and all of your shipping needs.”

- Jolene, Blue Ridge Home Fashions Inc.

Immediate and Efficient International Logistics Solutions

“The American Companies is the one Company I would & have recommended to other importers. I forward the paperwork for air and ocean shipments and things are taken care of immediately. I get my necessary reports without fail by the end of day.I thank them for the wonderful work they all are doing.”

- Anthony, The Janssen Boas Company

Expertise in Global Shipping and Compliance

“We have been using American Shipping as our import broker for many years and have found them to be very efficient and economical. Their service is excellent and it is a pleasure to work with their staff. In addition their overseas agents are also very professional especially regarding complying with ISF requirements. We enthusiastically recommend them.”

- Rene, Hunter Industrial

FAQs

Tracking & Visibility
  • Track your shipment's exact location in real-time: We use AIS data, so you can see precisely where your container is on the ocean or rail route.

  • Anticipate delivery dates with confidence: Our algorithms factor in your chosen transport mode to provide accurate estimated arrival times.
Customs & Compliance
  • Seamless customs clearance: We guide you through the required documents needed for a smooth process (refer to our A.1.A list for details). All documents are securely stored for at least 5 years.

  • Expert product classification: Our team collaborates with you to ensure accurate classification of your goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, minimizing delays at customs.
Data & Integration
  • Gain valuable insights: Access detailed shipment data and reports through AmeriReports, our web-based supply chain reporting and analytical tool. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for better decision-making.

  • Effortless data exchange: Eliminate data entry hassles! We support standard Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), HTML, or any format you prefer, ensuring seamless data exchange for documents like invoices, shipping manifests, and purchase orders.

Cost & Savings
  • Transparent pricing: Our upfront pricing structure eliminates hidden fees, allowing you to accurately budget for your B2B freight movements.

  • Cost-effective solutions for large shipments: We work with you to find the most economical options for your B2B freight needs, maximizing value for your large-scale shipments.

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