Goods & description
Share a clear cargo description, intended use and country of origin, with product details where available.
DOCUMENTATION · CLEARANCE COORDINATION
Customs
Processing.
Clear shipment information. A coordinated clearance plan. We help organize commercial documents and connect the transportation details with the appropriate customs professionals.
Commercial cargo · Document coordination · Transportation handoff
PREPARED BEFORE ARRIVAL
The details behind
the shipment.
An international shipment brings together the goods, the transaction and the people responsible for each handoff. We start with the information you already have and help connect it with the relevant clearance provider.
Commercial documents
Bring together the available invoice, packing information and transport references for review.
Parties & roles
Identify the shipper, consignee, importer and the clearance contact already involved.
Route & handoff
Keep clearance updates, cargo availability and the next transport step connected.
START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
A useful
starting file.
Send the available documents and flag anything still being prepared. Requirements depend on the goods, origin and destination. The relevant clearance provider confirms what is needed for the shipment.
- Commercial invoice
- Seller and buyer details, a clear goods description, quantities, value and currency.
- Packing details
- Package count, package contents, weights and dimensions where available.
- Commodity & origin
- Country of origin, manufacturer, composition or intended use when relevant to the goods.
- Transport references
- The booking, air waybill or bill of lading, if already issued, plus the origin and destination.
- Parties & contacts
- The shipment contacts and any customs broker or clearance provider you already work with.
- Requested authorizations
- Flag any additional product documents or authorizations requested by the clearance provider.
Meet our founderExperience behind
Experience behind
every conversation.
ALEX KRAM · Founder & CEO
I'm Alex Kram, the founder of Fargo Express. For over 20 years, I've worked in transportation and logistics — from running my own trucking and freight forwarding company in Europe to driving flatbed and step deck trucks across the United States.
I started Fargo Express because I believe a freight broker should understand more than just rates and schedules.
Read Alex’s story
With nearly a million miles on American highways, I know firsthand what it takes to move freight safely and efficiently. I've secured loads, dealt with challenging pickups and deliveries, and experienced the real problems shippers and drivers face on the road.
Having been behind the wheel, I know the equipment, the cargo, the challenges, and the people who make every shipment happen.
My goal is simple — to make freight transportation more straightforward, reliable, and transparent for the businesses that trust us with their cargo.
20+ yearsAlex’s experience in
transportation & logistics
transportation & logistics
Nearly 1MMiles driven on
American highways
American highways
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Clear information.
Clear responsibilities.
Start with the goods, the route and the people already involved. We’ll review how the document and transportation handoffs connect.
(949) 590-9520Who handles a U.S. customs entry?
The importer may act on its own behalf or appoint a CBP-licensed customs broker. The importer remains responsible for its import obligations. Fargo Express helps coordinate the available documents and the transportation handoff.
Which documents should I have ready?
Start with the commercial invoice, packing information and any issued transport reference. Product details or additional documents may be needed. The clearance provider confirms the requirements for the goods and route.
Are duties, taxes and clearance charges included in the freight price?
Review the agreed quote for the charges included. Government duties and taxes, clearance services and transportation can be separate items. Share the shipment details so the relevant provider can confirm the applicable charges.
How long does customs clearance take?
Timing depends on the shipment, completeness of information and any authority reviews or examinations. We coordinate available updates; a release time cannot be confirmed in advance for every shipment.
What if some documents are still missing?
Share what is available and tell us what is still being prepared. We can help coordinate the outstanding information with the shipment parties. The clearance provider confirms what is needed before the customs process can proceed.
Can you coordinate delivery after clearance?
Yes. We can coordinate the next transport step once release and cargo availability are confirmed, with the destination address and unloading access reviewed as part of the delivery plan.
TELL US ABOUT THE SHIPMENT
Start with the goods
and the route.
Tell us what you are shipping, its origin and destination, and whether a clearance provider is already involved. We will review the coordination needed for your shipment.