Founded in 1974 as American Export Lines has recently rebranded to
SHIPIT Logistics℠ to encompass our growing capabilities, we continue to be the premiere full-service international freight forwarding and logistics company.

Customer service is our first priority, led by our competitive rates and operational excellency. Being a professional freight forwarder is not enough at SIL. We believe in our clients as partners; their success is our success. Constant attention to expediting your shipment is just part of the routine at our offices.

We are proud of the loyalty of our employees most of whom have been with the company for over 10 years.

We specialize in integrated global freight and logistics solutions, including:
Ocean
Customs Brokerage
Air
Project and Heavy Lift Cargo
Road/Rail
Warehousing and Fulfillment

Did you know we specialize in NVOCC services?
We also offer logistics services into and out of “hard to reach” and/or “hard to ship”, including destinations with complex import and/or export licensing requirements. With a network of reliable agents, an experienced staff and our own warehouses in the East and West coast, and shipment visibility, SIL offers full-service customized freight solutions to clients worldwide.

Our Mission:
To deliver an exceptional customer experience through respect, integrity, reliability, professionalism, attention to detail, and competitive pricing using effective communication, having a passion for our work, and a dedication to our partners and customers worldwide.

The Vision:
To provide the best customer experience, competitive pricing and be the “Top Choice” to our partners and customers worldwide for international freight forwarding and logistics services.
Our network of Partners provides a global reach for all your shipments, worldwide.

SHIPIT Logistics℠ is unique in its approach to worldwide operations and coverage. As an American company that has been in business since 1974, we have built a network of competent, experienced, responsible, trustworthy, agile, and competitive partners who are the extension of Ship It. We have built these partnerships over years of business together with these partners, meeting them face to face, understanding each other's strengths and professional certifications, and developing and implementing operations that sync with our customer's demands.

Our global partners each specialize in certain areas of the supply chain, logistics and freight forwarding. They each have their strengths to secure space with ocean and air carriers, develop in-country warehousing and distribution, secure the right truckers, develop IT and Track/Trace systems, and clear customs.

Our global reach gives our customers peace of mind that their shipments, whether heavy lift/project cargo, ocean freight, air freight, trucking or warehousing, or a combination of these modes, will be taken care of from A-Z.

LICENSES & ASSOCIATIONS
Licenses/Certifications:
Dangerous Goods/Hazmat Licensed by Sea/Air/Road (IATA/ICAO/IMDG/DOT49CFR)
FMC Licensed as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary NVOCC with Org# 004869 and License# 001803
FMCSA Licensed Broker of Property with USDOT# 2629896 and MC License# MC-910043 and FMCSA Licensed Freight Forwarder with USDOT# 2629896 and FF# 53067
IATA/CNS Licensed as an Indirect Air Carrier/Air Forwarder with IATA/CNS# 01134480012

Memberships/Associations:
Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTrans)
California Trucking Association
CLC Projects
Foreign Trade Association (FTA)
Harbor Transportation Club (HTC)
Los Angeles Air Cargo Association (LAACA)
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Customs Broker and Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA)
National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) WCA

OUR APPROACH
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are embedded in the fabric of SHIPIT Logistics℠.
Our company’s foundation is built on relationships with our customers, vendors, suppliers, partners, employees and the communities in which we operate. Within the supply chain there are many ways to reduce emissions. We work together with you to create tailored solutions. We aim to improve efficiency measures and minimize your logistics related environmental impacts.

Specific areas include:
Modal shift between Ocean and Air
Supply Chain Optimization and Design
Industrial Real Estate Selection