Find out more about the different sea container types and container dimensions

Our import services allow you to empower your global suppliers with the right connections to ship directly to you through us. We could exclusively create a drop box for your regular needs that you can receive your suppliers forward or pick them up from their door. Inbound excess baggage for NRI or people returning to United States is another important component of our import service, we transfer cargo with packing and door-to-door delivery and temporary warehousing from anywhere in the world to your destination.

ALS offers online tracking and monitoring services and dedicated import services on demand. Here too one can choose from time-critical deliveries that are ASAP deliveries or opt for time-bound deliveries that are value-driven at better pricing for the not-so-critical deliveries with a defined delivery timeline. Added service benefits include online tracking, shipping, and monitoring with aid for custom clearance, documentation, and consultation on rules and regulations duties, and taxes as applicable. Our customer connection ensures door-to-door deliveries are on time and every time.

We call ourselves the export expert, but we also have the expertise to handle imports hassle-free. We offer a variety of import management help, depending on whether you use a freight forwarder for big, boxed items or a courier for small, wrapped packages.

Consumer Goods Imports

Goods are imported for direct usage by the public. Eg: clothing, electronics, household items, etc.

Industrial Goods Imports

Goods are raw materials that are used in manufacturing or production. Eg: Machinery parts, chemicals, etc.

Capital Goods Imports

Goods that are used to produce other goods and services. Eg: tools, equipements, etc.

Intermediate Goods Imports

Goods that are semi-finished that are used as an input in other products. Eg: auto parts, textiles, etc.

Direct Imports

Goods that are imported directly from the supplier without involving any middleman.

Indirect Imports

Goods Imported through an agent, which often involve various stages in the supply chain.