FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SHIPPING TO GUAM, SAIPAN AND HAWAII.
Below is a list of our most Frequently Asked Questions. If you do not find the answer you are looking for below, please Contact Triple B Forwarders and one of our customer service representatives will assist you.
How much will it cost to send my shipment?
If I want to “drop ship” my shipment to one of Triple B’s terminals, how should my shipment be addressed?
What is the cut-off time, transit time & sailing schedule for cargo being shipped to GUAM?
What is the cut-off time, transit time & sailing schedule for cargo being shipped to SAIPAN?
What is the cut-off time, transit time & sailing schedule for cargo being shipped to HONOLULU?
What documentation is needed for shipments to Guam?
What documentation is needed for international shipments?
How do I calculate volume in cubic feet?
Question: How much will it cost to send my shipment?
Answer: The more detailed information you are able to provide regarding your shipment, the more accurate of a quote you will receive. To provide you with the most competitive rate, please have the following information available:
- Origin & destination zip codes (for international shipments, please provide the origin & destination port or airport)
- Mode of transport (airfreight or ocean freight?)
- Commodity description
- Number of pieces
- Weight of the shipment
- Dimensions of the shipment
- Value of the shipment if insurance is needed
- Time parameter
Question: If I want to “drop ship” my shipment to one of Triple B’s terminals, how should my shipment be addressed?
Answer: In order for our warehouse receiving staff to know who & where your shipment should be sent to, please address your shipment as per the example below.
For example, a drop shipment to our Carson, CA terminal should be addressed as follows:
"Complete name of the ultimate consignee"
c/o Triple B Forwarders
1511 Glenn Curtiss St.
Carson, CA 90746
Question: What is the cut-off time, transit time & sailing schedule for cargo being shipped to GUAM?
Answer: The cut-off time for receiving shipments in our Los Angeles, San Francisco & Honolulu stations is every Friday by 5:00 pm.
Vessels depart Los Angeles every Wednesday, with a 14 day transit time to Guam
Vessels depart Oakland every Tuesday, with a 13 day transit time to Guam
Vessels depart Honolulu every Tuesday, with a 7 day transit time to Guam
Question: What is the cutoff time, transit time & sailing schedule for cargo being shipped to SAIPAN?
Answer: The cutoff time for receiving shipments in our Los Angeles, San Francisco & Honolulu stations is every Friday by 5:00 pm.
Vessels depart Los Angeles every Wednesday, with a 16 day transit time to Saipan
Vessels depart Oakland every Tuesday, with a 15 day transit time to Saipan
Vessels depart Honolulu every Tuesday, with a 20 day transit time to Saipan
Question: What is the cutoff time, transit time & sailing schedule for cargo being shipped to HONOLULU?
Answer: Triple B Forwarders offers bi-weekly consolidation service from Los Angeles to Honolulu with sailings departing every Wednesday & Saturday, and a 4 day transit time to Honolulu.
Cutoff time for the Wednesday sailing is every Monday.
Cutoff time for the Saturday sailing is every Thursday.
Question: What documentation is needed for shipments to Guam?
Answer: Guam Customs requires that a commercial invoice must accompany each shipment in order to be cleared upon arrival.
Question: What documentation is needed for international shipments?
Answer: Please have the following documentation available for international shipments departing the U.S.
Should there be any special requirements for export shipments to international destinations, please Contact Us and one of our customer service representatives will assist you.
Question: How do I calculate volume in cubic feet?
Answer: Ocean freight shipments are based on volume or density, whichever is greater. In order to calculate cubic feet, you will need to measure the length, width & height (in inches) of each piece to be shipped. One cubic foot is equal to one piece with dimensions of 12” x 12” x 12”, or 1728. Total volume in cubic feet is therefore calculated as follows:
(Length x Width x Height) ÷ 1728
A few helpful tips to keep in mind when calculating cubic feet:
- When measuring dimensions in inches, round up to the next highest whole number.
For example: 11 ½” = 12”
- Total cubic feet should be rounded up the next highest whole number.
For example: 14.55 cubic feet = 15 cubic feet.
Please contact our International Booking desk at (800)228-8465 or click on the Contact Us link. |
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