Ocean Freight

McLean Cargo (dba Texas Overseas Shipping) is an FMC licensed freight forwarder and Non-Vessel Certified Carrier (NVOCC). McLean Cargo's ocean services provide reliable bookings with diversified carrier partners to ensure smooth movement of cargo from port-to-port to any destination.

Our team of ocean freight specialist utilizes our volume and space contracts with the worlds leading steam ship lines to provide a flexible and cost effective shipping option to our clients.

Our services include:

• complete FCL and LCL services
• container consolidation and deconsolidation services
• break-bulk shipments
• charter services
• document preparation
• supervision of cargo at dockside

Air Freight

As a member of International Air Transport Association, McLean Cargo utilizes the world's leading airlines to provide international freight services in hundreds of trade lanes. By focusing on a core group of key commercial airline and charter operators, McLean Cargo leverages its volumes to obtain effective space allocations, regular flight schedules, and competitive pricing.

We always provide a variety of shipping options, giving our clients the flexibility to decide on what option best suits their needs. Our global air freight services include :

• Document preparation
• Worldwide consolidations
• Space booking
• Charter services
• Supervision of material at cargo terminal
• Freight rate negotiation

Prompt and effective clearance of international cargoes is critical to the success of any global supply chain. McLean Cargo's network of operations incorporates a team of licensed, customs-brokerage specialists in over 35 countries. Our customs brokers work in close concert with each country-specific customs office to manage the customs issues at both ends of the customer's supply chain.

Our responsibility is to help our customers successfully navigate the complicated global trade regulations and avoid additional costs and delays to their business.

Prior to material departure, McLean's customs teams gather all the information about your material. To ensure your products are successfully cleared in a smooth and rapid manner, we complete the following :

• All necessary document translations
• Proper classifications
• Tax and Duties assessments

Correct documents are the key to successful international logistics. Our knowledge of proper documentation allows us to prepare all required documentation regardless of origin, destination, or language. Our document service includes :

• export licenses
• airway bills
• ocean bills of lading
• packing lists
• shipment reports
• inspection certificates
• insurance documentation
• consular invoices
• legalization
• hazardous documentation
• commercial invoices
• document translations
• letters of credit

Our Houston facility has a designated packing area with all the necessary cranes and forklifts. We also maintain a separate lumberyard, which contains heat-treated wood with proper stampings, by which we comply with all international packing standards. Our packing services include :

• customized wooden boxes
• tri-wall cartons
• palletizing
• steel strapping and shrink-wrapping
• standard containers
• open-top, flat-rack, and high cube container
• plastic pallets
• offsite packing

As a single-source provider, McLean Cargo is uniquely positioned to handle our customer's needs in a turnkey package. Our global network of offices provide a comprehensive selection of resources that allow McLean Cargo to be the single-source for your international projects. Our turnkey services include :

• offsite pickup and loading
• exporting
• special-handling packing
• storage
• air or ocean freight carriers booking
• supervision of cargo at terminals and docks
• complete documentation services with tracking
• viewing and translation of documents
• door-to-door delivery