Air and Ocean Export and Import

Unlike many freight forwarders, Elite manages air and ocean transportation under one roof. By centralizing both modes, we are able to serve our clients more efficiently. One call initiates packing, booking, documentation, pickup and delivery, container loading, distribution of bills of lading and third-party purchase order management.

Our proximity to Bush Intercontinental Airport and the Ports of Houston and Galveston make us particularly well-suited for quick transit. Though much of our customer base is involved in energy-related markets, we command extensive knowledge of exporting a variety of commodities throughout the world.

Elite currently ranks among the top five percent of forwarding agents with all of Houston's major air carriers. In many cases (Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Cargolux, Continental and more) we hold the number 1 or 2 position.

We are highly experienced with letters of credit, State or Commerce Department licensed goods, hazardous cargo (including explosives), oversized cargo, and non-specialized cargo as well.

Our location within a designated Free Trade Zone makes Elite an attractive choice for companies importing goods to the United States. Goods may be stored duty-free within the Zone until the cargo is distributed locally or re-exported.