CROSS TRADE

Managed Air & Ocean Foreign To Foreign Global Shipping Services

Whether by air or ocean, Jade International can assist with your foreign to foreign shipments.

Foreign To Foreign Shipping Made Easy

Need to move goods between countries outside the U.S.? Jade International makes foreign-to-foreign shipping simple, seamless, and fully managed. As your U.S.-based logistics partner, we provide full visibility and control over your global shipments—without you needing a physical presence in the origin or destination country. Our team coordinates everything from carrier selection and routing to documentation and compliance, ensuring smooth delivery every step of the way.

Global Trade, Simplified.

With Jade International’s Cross Trade services, your shipments never have to touch the U.S. We leverage our network of trusted partner offices worldwide to manage the movement of goods in each country—while you benefit from having one dedicated point of contact for the entire transaction.

Global Agent Network

Trusted partners in every major shipping hub worldwide

Single Point of Contact

One dedicated contact for your entire shipment journey

Complete Control

Full visibility and control over your global shipments

Ready to Simplify Your Global Trade?

Get started with Jade International’s Cross Trade services today. Our experts are ready to handle your foreign to foreign shipments with precision and care.

We’re Good, But Don’t Take Our Word For It

“Wow! It’s great to know who to contact for help, and even better…being helped ! We couldn’t have done this without you, and your resources. Thanks for looking out for us. Thanks for the quick and easy to understand reply! Your help on our recent letter of credit shipment allowed for a smooth and easy transaction.”

Wendy from medical supply company

“We have been doing business with Jade International for over 10 years. During that time, they have excelled in their service, attention to detail and understanding of the import issues. We are very pleased to have Jade International as our US Custom Broker”


Rafael from Manufacturer of silicon emultions

“I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I have appreciated Caitlin’s diligence and help with these shipments. She has been very patient and so very easy to work with. Her knowledge of all the details of forwarding has made these 2 shipments almost stress free! I am just grateful that I had the opportunity to work with Caitlin. She is a Keeper!”

Brian from battery company

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is cross trade shipping?

Cross trade shipping moves cargo directly from one foreign country to another without entering the United States. For example, shipping from China to Mexico or from Germany to Brazil.

Companies use cross trade when manufacturing in one country and selling in another, consolidating goods from multiple origins, distributing to global markets, or optimizing supply chains without transshipping through the USA. This reduces costs and transit times.

Yes, Jade manages all compliance requirements for cross trade including export documentation from the origin country, import clearance at destination country, and coordination with local customs regulations. Our partner network ensures compliant door-to-door delivery.

Cross trade requires commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading or air waybills, certificates of origin, and destination country import documents. Requirements vary by countries involved.

Cross trade pricing includes ocean or air freight between countries, origin handling, destination clearance and delivery, and documentation fees. Jade provides all-inclusive quotes covering the complete door-to-door movement between foreign countries.

Jade International arranges cross trade shipments between major global regions including Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, Middle East, and Central America.

Transit times vary based on origin, destination, and mode. Typical cross trade ocean freight takes 15-45 days depending on routing. Air freight cross trade delivers in approximately 5-10 days.

Yes, Jade coordinates cross trade for hazardous materials, refrigerated cargo, oversized freight, and other specialized shipments. We ensure proper equipment, handling, and compliance for specialized cargo moving between foreign countries.

No, US companies, foreign companies, and individuals can all use Jade’s cross trade services to ship between foreign countries. You just need a commercial reason for the shipment and proper documentation for origin and destination countries.

Jade International invoices you in US dollars for cross trade services. Payment is typically via wire transfer or ACH. We provide all-inclusive quotes covering freight, origin handling, destination clearance, and delivery between foreign countries.