If you are a manufacturer, exporter, importer or freight forwarder of a shipment that will travel by sea in a cargo ship, you may need ocean freight insurance. But, if that sounds like just another overhead cost that reduces your profit, it’s time to consider all the benefits of insuring... read more →
Apr
18
Mar
28
Whether you regularly ship internationally, or you’re just finding out what’s involved, customs clearance is a critical part of the process. Regardless of anything else you do to ensure your shipment arrives safely and on time, not meeting every customs clearance requirements can delay, or even stop your shipment from... read more →
Feb
23
The benefits of using shipping services are extensive. Products can be safely transported from where they originate to their final destination in a timely manner. You can choose options for specific products, such as temperature-controlled shipping, and request specific packaging for certain shipments. But, shipping delays can occur, causing schedule... read more →
Jan
19
Businesses have two main options for international shipping to destinations outside of North America: air freight vs ocean freight. Both have their own unique benefits and drawbacks, and the right choice for you depends on your specific shipping needs. In this blog post, we'll break down the key differences between... read more →
Dec
20
Of course, the transport of dangerous goods, by air or any other form of transportation requires special handling and procedures. But, transporting dangerous goods by air is particularly risky. While air transport is as safe as any other form of transport, an accident can result in the wide dispersal of... read more →
Nov
22
Cool chain, or cold chain, management is the temperature-controlled handling of products that are being processed, transported, stored or displayed. The 'cool chain' name derives from the fact that it involves the temperature-controlled (typically cooler) supply chain. The products that require cool chain management are those that must remain at... read more →
Oct
20
Customs clearance - or customs brokerage - services make it possible for goods to cross international borders. The services make sure that commercial freight (and goods from individuals) meet the legal and documentation requirements needed for the destination country. What are Customs Brokerage Services? Customs clearance requirements can often be... read more →
Oct
04
We are pleased to announce that GEO Express International (GEO) has received the ISO 9001 certification, in recognition of our efforts to improve our quality control programs and offer services that meet our customers regulatory requirements. "This is an achievement for GEO, but it's more important for our existing and... read more →
Sep
21
Knowing whether to choose between FCL vs LCL shipping starts with being clear about their differences. FCL stands for ‘full container load.’ It means that your freight is the only freight in the container, whether or not the container is full. In more practical terms, it means you are paying... read more →
Mar
18
Geo Express International has expanded their warehousing capacity in Montreal. The secured facility, located very close to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, is ideally placed for companies requiring parts banking and other types of specialized distribution and storage services.
Dec
12
Whether you want to ship regular freight or items that are time sensitive or temperature sensitive, shipping overseas can be a real hassle, especially when you haven’t managed to find a dependable transport service. This is where GEO Express International comes in. Specializing in a wide variety of complex... read more →
Nov
18
International comparator drug shipping and the shipping of temperature sensitive materials used in drug trials, are some of the most problematic issues that research facilities and large research companies face these days. With these substances and materials often having to be kept under specific conditions for an exact amount... read more →
Oct
25
International shipping services are becoming more and more in demand, and the requirements for many of the items being shipped have become stricter, as have the international standards that protect many of the clients of large, globally oriented shipping companies. GEO Express International has a firm grasp on even... read more →
Sep
25
With the pharmaceutical sector adding more than a trillion dollars to the world’s economy each year, it’s easy to see how pharmaceutical shipping has become such a big deal. Part of what is called “cold chain logistics,” the delivery of pharmaceutical products typically requires stable temperatures ranging between 55... read more →
Aug
29
Whether you want to move house to a different country or you have a thriving local business that you’d like to expand offshore, shipping abroad can be an important part of the deal. For that purpose, you need the assistance of a professional international shipping service that specializes in... read more →
Aug
23
International relocation can involve a number of essential challenges that most people don’t think of before they start planning to move to another country. The journey there, for instance, might involve a less straightforward path than you might expect, and road freight might not be as available as one... read more →
Jul
18
If you’re looking forward to moving overseas to Canada, and you’re in a hurry, you’ll definitely want all the details to fall into place. That is precisely what you can gain by using the international shipping services of GEO Express International – one of the most dependable and advanced... read more →
Jul
18
Are you interested in shipping to Canada your most important effects and belongings before relocating? While moving to a new country can have a whole set of difficulties, they will all be made easier with the help of GEO Express International, one of the most distinguished and expansive global... read more →