Customs Brokerage

Mid-Gulf Shipping’s Customs Brokerage team works in close coordination with our Offshore Operations, , Regulatory Compliance, and Trucking departments to ensure your cargo moves on schedule and within compliance.

Through our National CHB License and  Remote Location Filing (RLF) capabilities, Mid-Gulf Shipping can clear shipments at all U.S. Air and Sea port of entry, providing  single point of contact for all Customs Entry Filings and project import/export records.  

Our experienced team utilizes the latest Automated Broker Interface (ABI) technology with US Customs, thus effecting fast releases 24/7/365.

Import & Export Services

  • Mid-Gulf Shipping prepares and files all types of import clearances—from informal, formal, Warehouse and Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) entries—while maintaining strict compliance oversight to minimize risk and prevent delays.

  • Importing through one U.S. port and transiting to a bonded warehouse or inland destination? Our Remote Location Filing system allows us to process all in-bond filings seamlessly, eliminating unnecessary Customs House stops and reducing time and cost.

  • We coordinate and file required Importer Security Filings on a continuous or one-time basis, ensuring timely submission prior to cargo departure toward the United States.

  • Mid-Gulf Shipping supports both ongoing FTZ operations and the establishment of new Foreign Trade Zones. Our ABI platform, integrated with proprietary eLOG operations and billing software, delivers detailed reporting and operational transparency across all FTZ activities.

  • For U.S. exports, our team coordinates and files all required AES reporting, including the preparation of Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading, and export manifests, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

  • Whether you are a first-time importer, carrier, or a global enterprise, Mid-Gulf Shipping assists with the establishment and ongoing management of U.S. Customs Bonds.

  • Mid-Gulf Shipping’s brokerage staff stays current with the latest rulings and requirements affecting vessel operators and carriers operating in U.S. waters.

  • We support both new and established carriers with complete AMS filing services, including carrier setup, filing management, recordkeeping, and ongoing compliance—delivered with hands-on customer support.

  • Our knowledgeable staff manages SCAC filings and renewals with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, providing ongoing support for carriers and logistics operators.

  • We coordinate and submit all required U.S. Coast Guard arrival and departure notifications using streamlined custom templates designed to save time and reduce cost.

  • Mid-Gulf Shipping files APIS submissions for crew and cargo movements efficiently, enabling seamless crew changes and uninterrupted vessel operations.

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