International Freight Forwarding Services in Ohio

Move international freight from Ohio with confidence through Sims Global Solutions. Our forwarding support connects ocean freight, air cargo, cross-border transportation, intermodal options, warehousing, and real-time shipment visibility. From manufacturers near Columbus to distribution teams serving Cleveland, Cincinnati, and beyond, we simplify complex global shipping so your cargo moves efficiently, securely, and cost-effectively.

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Our International Freight Forwarding Services

Global freight solutions connecting Ohio shippers to ocean, air, cross-border, and inland transportation options.

International Shipping

End-to-end forwarding support for global shipments, including ocean freight, air cargo, cross-border services, and domestic transportation coordination through trusted logistics relationships.

Ocean Freight

Cost-effective sea transportation for larger volume shipments and international trade lanes, supported by planning that connects inland transportation with port movement.

Air Cargo

Fast air transportation for time-sensitive domestic and international freight, helping shippers meet urgent delivery windows and priority inventory commitments.

Intermodal Shipping

Multi-modal shipping that combines transportation methods to reduce handling, improve transit times, lower claim risk, and uncover cost-beneficial routing opportunities.

Drayage Services

Short-distance container and freight movement between ports, rail yards, warehouses, and final destinations, keeping international shipments connected between transportation legs.

Warehousing Support

Storage, fulfillment, distribution, and supply chain support, including nationwide warehouse coverage for shippers needing end-to-end logistics beyond transportation alone.

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Our International Forwarding Process

Review Shipment Requirements

We begin by reviewing freight dimensions, commodity details, origin, destination, timing, and handling requirements. For Ohio manufacturers and distribution teams, this helps identify whether ocean, air, cross-border, or intermodal forwarding best fits the shipment.

Select the Best Mode

Coordinate Transportation Legs

Track Freight in Real Time

Review and Improve

The Sims Difference

Why Choose Sims Global Solutions?

Sims Global Solutions simplifies international freight with technology, relationships, and hands-on logistics support.

Visibility

SimsTrak provides Ohio shippers real-time quoting, scheduling, tracking, billing, and reporting visibility.

Carrier Access

Access 150,000+ carriers for flexible international, domestic, cross-border, and specialized freight solutions.

Support

Dedicated logistics coordinators help manage shipments from pickup through delivery with responsive communication.

Flexibility

Multi-modal options reduce unnecessary handling for Ohio freight moving through ports, rail, air, or road.

Meet The Logistics Team

Experienced logistics professionals supporting complex global freight.

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Billy

Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking

Billy serves as Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking at Sims Global Solutions, bringing deep expertise in asset-based freight and complex trucking solutions. Leveraging the company's own fleet of assets alongside the industry-leading SimsTrak Transportation Management System, Billy excels at identifying and capturing opportunities that traditional freight brokerages often cannot access. His approach focuses on building meaningful client relationships, supported by a fully integrated TMS and CRM platform that streamlines documentation and communication. Billy is committed to delivering cost-effective, reliable heavy haul solutions to customers across all industries, from Fortune 100 companies to specialized sectors like aerospace, defense, and material handling, ensuring every shipment is handled with precision and care.

Portrait of Chase, Agency Owner at Sims Global Solutions since 2016

Chase

Agency Owner Since 2016

Chase has been an Agency Owner with Sims Global Solutions since 2016, building nearly a decade of success as an independent freight sales agent within the SGS network. He brings a hands-on, relationship-first philosophy to every client partnership, consistently outperforming larger competitors through personalized service and deep industry knowledge. Backed by Sims Global's cutting-edge technology stack, dedicated operations team, and multi-modal capabilities spanning truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, and warehousing, Chase delivers adaptive shipping solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. His long-standing tenure reflects his commitment to the company's core values of loyalty, transparency, and continuous improvement, helping clients nationwide streamline their logistics and reduce operational costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does international freight forwarding include?

International freight forwarding coordinates the movement of goods across borders using the right mix of transportation modes, documentation, carrier relationships, and shipment visibility. Sims Global Solutions helps shippers evaluate ocean freight, air cargo, cross-border, intermodal, and supporting domestic transportation so freight can move from Ohio origins to global destinations with fewer handoffs and clearer communication.

Should I choose ocean freight or air cargo?

Can Sims Global Solutions handle cross-border shipping from Ohio?

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Have More Freight Questions?

Get practical answers from a logistics team that understands global shipping.

Freight Service Areas

Sims Global Solutions supports Ohio shippers with nationwide, North American, and international freight coverage.

All 50 States

Service Area

International

Global Reach

150,000+ Carriers

Carrier Access

Do We Service Your Lane?

Tell us where your freight starts and where it needs to go.

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Awards and Recognition

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TIA Member

Membership reflects professional logistics industry standards.

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SimsTrak Technology

Real-time quoting, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.

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Extensive Carrier Network

Carrier access supporting flexible global freight solutions.

Plan Your International Shipment Today

Share your origin, destination, freight details, and timing needs. Our logistics team will review options and help coordinate a forwarding plan built around your shipment.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 855-326-8671. You can also send us a quick email at ContactSims@ShipSims.com.