Odyssey International Services provides tailored solutions to meet needs. As an IAC, Odyssey International Services, Inc., offers air express, next flight out, hand carry, courier, deferred air freight, charter and part-charter services.

Our Air Services Include:

• Door/door, door/airport, and airport/airport rates worldwide
• Developed air import gateway program for quick deliveries to all US markets
• Export charter and special equipment capability, next flight out, hand carry, and courier services
• Full documentation services
• Web-based tracking and tracing
• Multiple vendor consolidation program
• Multimodal offerings such as sea/air and air/sea

As an international freight forwarder/OTI, and a licensed NVOCC via our subsidiary GLOBAL Container Line, Inc., we offer FCL, LCL, Weekly Consolidations, Breakbulk, RO/RO Charter, and Part-Charter services.

We pride ourselves on consulting with our clients to provide tailored solutions, designed to meet their goals of a streamlined supply chain at a reduced cost.  Routing expertise combined with substantial buying power creates value through flexible departures, transit times, and cost options.

Our Ocean Services include:

• Worldwide services to/from all points
• Weekly LCL consolidations from major Asia points to key North America destinations
• Track and trace tools with multiple criteria options and customer defined reports
• Creative Air/Sea and Sea/Air programs
• Multi-vendor and multi-country consolidations
• Documentation processing and export compliance
• EDI capabilities
• Insurance options, IMDG, and reefer cargo handling
• Import deconsolidation – Complete sort, segregation, and drop ship services

Our Customs House Brokerage services, local transportation, and warehouse programs are integrated with our import operations, allowing for full visibility and forecasting of cargo release by all team members throughout inland transit to final delivery.

Odyssey helps our clients to successfully navigate complex trade regulations and avoid additional costs and delays.  Our Customs Brokerage experts are ready to manage your import processing and compliance assessment to ensure compliant, accurate and timely entry services.

Our US Customs Brokerage services include:

• Licensed US Customs Brokers and highly experienced import entry specialists in each office
• Duty Drawback
• ABI entry processing, ISF, pre-clearance, and remote location filing capabilities
• Free Trade Zone (FTZ) implementation and operation
• Multiple duty payment options
• Surety bonds
• Compliance consulting
• Foreign Trade One Advice
• Mexican Cross border services
• Expertise with other government agencies: FDA, F&W, FCC, DOT, EPA & USDA.

In addition to these offerings, our leading-edge technology allows for operational efficiencies, transparent user visibility, and in-depth customizable reporting from PO initiation to final delivery.

We are proud to be a validated member of C-TPAT since 2003.  Our participation in the program not only helps to protect our borders, but also assists our C-TPAT importers with reduced exams and front-of-the-line tiered benefits.

We are also members of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) wherein we ensure we are educated on current topics and can speak on our importers’ behalf

We maintain strategic partnerships with national carrier fleets affording our customers priority booking and competitive rates for standalone domestic shipments in addition to a “final mile” option for our import customers.

Our Domestic Services include:

• Fleet of drayman in the ports of Seattle/Tacoma provide fully inhouse controlled custody, from the port to our Odyssey warehouse, for local distribution or transloading services inland.
• Special services including Over Dimensional Freight, Intact Containers, Flatbed, Lowboy, Step-deck, and Heavy-haul.
• Daily outbound consolidations of LCL and LTL shipments from the Port of Seattle to all points in the lower 48 dates provide service and pricing flexibility.
• Expedited “first to market” services available for LTL and Truckload moves.
• Intermodal Services via our partner JB Hunt provide daily departures from the PNW as a priority over the steamship line’s intermodal contracts.
• FTL, LTL, and Partial services from Military & Commercial Household Goods including Port Services.
• Pricing based on shipment space and weight utilization versus traditional classification schedule, provides an improved service at a significantly lower price point than traditional LCL.
• Full Trailer and Partials Point to Point throughout the lower 48 via our Truck Brokerage Department provides cost effective alternatives to traditional LTL pricing In addition to intracontinental domestic moves, our domestic services are integrated with our import and export operations to allow us to seamlessly arrange the domestic legs of international transactions with full visibility from end to end.

The Odyssey International Services, Inc. warehousing and distribution program is fully integrated with our mature import/export, CHB, and domestic distribution services, providing a seamless fulfillment solution

Our Warehousing Services include:

• In the port of Seattle/Tacoma, a Total of 335,000 square feet
• US Customs bonded facilities in 3 locations in the United States:
  • Seattle
  • Minneapolis
  • El Paso
• Cross Dock and Transload services
• Specialized outbound consolidation of LTL shipments from the Western USA and Canada provide service and pricing flexibility.
• EDI, Real-time Inventory, & Management Reporting Capabilities
• Reverse logistics and return goods management
• Long- and Short-term storage services
• Scalable warehouse solutions tailored to meet project scope
• Pick/Ship, Pick/Pack, Kitting, Labeling, Assembly, and Fulfillment services
• Courier processing
• Retail distribution compliance
• Security and fire protection
• Product merge in-transit

Odyssey International Services, Inc. provides integrated logistics solutions for large-scale, global logistics operations in the oil and energy, construction, and manufacturing industries. Complex logistics tasks demand precisely tailored solutions, meticulously executed by our project team

Our Project Cargo Services include:

• Monitored project activity from factory to foundation
• Teams of experts located around the globe to provide local expertise and support
• Planning and consultation, heavy lift operations, sourcing, consolidation, and distribution
• Full and part charters, insurance, export packing, and full documentation services

Odyssey International Services offers a full range of origin/consolidation services by ocean and air. We work closely with your factories to manage your purchase order from the point of issue, convert and pull shipping orders, and optimize container loading.

• Single source contract management of your contracts and ours for optimized routing.
• Consolidation of P.O. to shipments, multiple suppliers, multiple countries and multiple P.O.’s
• Value-added services such as quality control checks, kitting, rework, assortment, pick and pack, labeling, price tagging, garment assortment packing and garment on hanger (GOH)
• Store-ready shipment unit configuration
• Daily on-hand reports: tailored reports showing shipments received by P.O., part number and quantities on a basis.
• DC Bypass
• Reporting and Analysis
• Carrier Allocations
• Store level Allocations
• Immediate VAT Refund for local supplier
• Bonded storage and transportation

Odyssey International conducts in-depth analysis of your supply chain and cost of monies to determine potential annualized savings through reducing, eliminating or deferring duty and weekly entries. Should a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) prove to be a viable option for you, we will provide you with access to proven tools to manage your inventory from origin to entry into US commerce for maximum cash flow effectiveness.

Our FTZ Services include:

• Project management of CBP approval process and implementation
• PO management from origin to FTZ
• Inbond documentation prior to vessel arrival
• Dedicated reports of single or multiple PO splits
• Entry into US Commerce on demand

Please contact us for more information about Foreign Trade Zones.

No one likes to think about it, but the ugly truth is accidents and disasters happen. Lloyd’s of London reports that, on average, a vessel sinks every day. Heavy winds, water damage, hurricanes, typhoons – all can damage your goods. It is important to understand common declinations and legal liabilities limitations that all carriers place on settlements. A variety of insurance products can protect you to what level is best suited for your specific shipment and risk level.

We can ensure your goods are covered at the proper level at reasonable rates and with no deductible:

• All Risk Insurance for new, professionally packaged goods for ocean, air and domestic transport
• FPA insurance for complete loss for commodities that only lose their value catastrophically (example: steel beams)
• Declared Value coverage for any value you indicate up to full value
• Mail / parcel post coverage
• FOB/FAS/CFR coverage which protects you as a seller during transit until such time as the title is transferred to the buyer.
• Warehouse Insurance

Please view our Resources Page for more details on the importance of protecting your goods from damage or loss.

Odyssey International Services, Inc. offers a full range of origin/consolidation services by ocean and air. We work closely with your factories to manage your purchase order from the point of issue, convert and pull shipping orders, and optimize container loading.

Our Origin Services / PO Management Services include:

• Single source contract management of your contracts and ours for optimized routing.
• Consolidation of P.O. to shipments, multiple suppliers, multiple countries, and multiple P.O.’s
• Value-added services such as quality control checks, kitting, rework, assortment, pick and pack, labeling, price tagging, garment assortment packing, and garment on hanger (GOH)
• Store-ready shipment unit configuration
• Daily on-hand reports: tailored reports showing shipments received by P.O., part number, and quantities on a basis.
• DC Bypass
• Reporting and analysis
• Management of carrier allocations
• Store level allocations
• Immediate VAT refund for local supplier
• Bonded storage and transportation

C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chains and U.S. border security. Through this initiative, CBP asks businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain.

When importers are likewise members of C-TPAT, the following benefits can be achieved for the importer:

• Less security or compliance examinations
• Stratified exam benefits
• Front of the line privileges
• Business resumption
• Marketability

We realize every company is different. We spend the time to understand your business so that we can design the best possible solutions to meet your specific business needs.

As leaders in the freight forwarding space, our expert team can streamline shipment processes and achieve measurable and continuous improvements.  Our network of creative team members gives you more options for maximum saving opportunities while providing you visibility and control over your supply chain.

• ISF and Entry Compliance
• Product sourcing to reduce duty
• Tariff Exception Applications
• Analysis of potential benefits of inverted tariffs