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If you’re new to Guam freight shipping, you might not realize that Guam freight is subject to a different set of customs regulations than the continental U.S. The Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA) oversees and enforces all of Guam’s import regulations. If you’re sending freight to Guam, you need to comply with the CQA’s regulations, procedures, import taxes, and shipping restrictions. “For businesses moving goods, supplies, and materials to Guam, understanding the ins and outs of Guam freight customs clearance is essential,” notes John Burrows, CEO of DeWitt Guam. “Missteps in documentation, compliance, or tax calculations can lead to delays or even fines.” In...

Choosing LCL freight service to move your cargo to and from Guam comes with several advantages. Knowing the ins and outs of LCL freight shipping can help you maximize those advantages—and minimize potential challenges.  What Is LCL Freight Service? Less-than-container load freight service allows shippers to move smaller loads that don’t require a full ocean freight container. Also known as consolidations, LCL freight shipments essentially “share” space in a shipping container headed to or from Guam via sailing vessel. Guam LCL shipments are arranged through freight forwarders, who collect these shipments and send them either 1) on a set schedule or 2) once they assemble...

More than $800 million in goods are imported to Guam yearly—goods that keep Guam’s businesses moving and the island’s residents supplied. Another $20+ million in goods are exported from Guam each year. Wondering how long it takes these goods to arrive at their destinations? Below, we’ll take you through a list of Guam air freight and ocean freight transit times. These transit times will help you figure out when you can expect your freight to arrive. If your shipment is small enough to be considered a small parcel, we’ll also walk you through some shipping times to Guam. Finally, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about...

Are you the kind of person who can’t bear the idea of letting your car go? Maybe you finally found the vehicle of your dreams—the one you’ve always wanted to call your own. Maybe your car is a reliable workhorse you can always depend on. Or, maybe your vehicle is just a comfortable, familiar one that you’d hate to part with. No matter the reasons, many people consider auto transport when they move to and from Guam. If you need expedited vehicle relocation services or are just interested in learning more, we’ll show you everything you need to know. We’ll cover your options for shipping, how...

Installing new furniture, fixtures, and equipment acts as the finishing touch on a renovation project. It’s that final piece of the puzzle, which creates a polished, professional space where your team can work, one to which you can welcome customers with pride. Naturally, you’d want this phase to go as smoothly as possible. After working with all kinds of operations across the island—retail stores, hotels, restaurants, military bases, and offices—we’ve put together a list of five things you can do to set the stage for a flawless FF&E installation and save yourself both time and stress. Let’s dive in! 1. Prep Your Team and Get...

You might already know that a freight forwarder can assist you with moving goods, supplies, and inventory by offering you access to a number of different modes of transportation, including air, ocean, and road. However, if you’re doing business on Guam, a freight forwarder is uniquely positioned to offer you some distinct business advantages. When you partner with a forwarder on your Guam freight needs, you may be able to secure better shipping rates and simplify your involvement in the day-to-day logistics of your business. In fact, a good forwarder might even be able to help you uncover new efficiencies to simplify your operations and...