By Land, Sea, or Air, You Can Count on Redwood

If you need to move products across North America, Redwood has you covered. We’re well known for our hands-on execution, brokerage and strategic advisory services that span full truckloads to parcels, and Mexico to Canada.  

But did you know Redwood also supports your international logistics needs? You might be familiar with Redwood Mexico’s robust cross-border capabilities — but we also deliver international transportation offerings that span the globe. 

While global trade is growing based on the obvious economic opportunities, there are many challenges and risks associated with international expansion. Growing geopolitical tensions, rising freight costs, new tariffs and other complexities require specialized expertise — and Redwood has all the capabilities and resources you need. 

If you don’t know about Redwood’s Global Distribution and Logistics (GDL) capabilities, then read on to learn more about our expert solutions that will help you capitalize on the promise of international expansion, while managing the real risks. No matter where in the world your business takes you, Redwood can help get you there.   

Welcome to a World of Possibilities 

Redwood’s GDL team includes experts in the complicated world of international transportation, commerce and trade.  

They’re logistics experts, with a solid understanding of how to get your shipments from Point A to Point B in an optimal manner that balances speed, cost and service. Redwood can find the right mode — whether land, sea or air — or leverage multiple modes and carriers. Redwood can optimize routes, provide access to hundreds of available carriers, negotiate the best rates, and maximize capacities and asset utilization. 

But Redwood also delivers specialized expertise in customs processes, trade regulations, legal compliance and reporting. Across countries and continents, our GDL team understands the necessary documentation, customs regulations, compliance issues, labor laws, packaging requirements and sustainability guidelines. And let’s not forget duties, taxes, brokerage fees and currency fluctuations.   

Redwood’s GDL services span these three general areas:  

• Air Cargo. Redwood can help you import and export products to and from the U.S., with a strong emphasis on transpacific and transatlantic. freight movements. We handle both palletized and crated air freight, managing all compliance and documentation.
• Ocean Cargo. We support imports and exports from the U.S., specializing in containerized freight — including oversized cargo. We can flex our buying muscle and leverage our carrier network to deliver the best rates and service levels.
• Customs Brokerage. Trust Redwood to simplify all the administrative work of importing and exporting products, while you focus on your core business challenges.  

As a Modern 4PL, Redwood recognizes that every international logistics engagement is unique. Our comprehensive suite of international freight forwarding, customs brokerage and distribution services can be customized for every customer’s needs. We complement these three main service areas with advanced technology solutions that enable real-time visibility, an extensive carrier and partner network, and on-the-ground, local resources.  

Supply chain disruptions are becoming commonplace, especially as you move products around the world. But the Redwood GDL team knows how to identify them, conduct analysis and eliminate the real-world obstacles that stand in the way of your business expansion goals. 

Your Ultimate Destination: Improved Revenues, Profits and Service  

More and more companies are setting their sights on the opportunities provided by international expansion. But too often, they find themselves mired in costs, complexities and compliance issues that slow their results and erode their margins.  

By embarking on your international logistics journey with Redwood, you’ll be able to leverage our resources, capabilities and expertise without making significant capital investments. We can help you seamlessly navigate obstacles on the way to achieving your revenue, cost and service targets.

We know exactly how to maximize the upside, and minimize the downside, of global distribution and logistics. Start your global journey by contacting Redwood today.