CaroTrans Continues China-U.S. LCL Import Network Expansion

CLARK, NJ--(Marketwired - Oct 22, 2015) - CaroTrans, a leading global NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier) and ocean freight consolidator, today announces 11 new, direct LCL import services between China and the U.S. including:

• Ningbo to Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Miami, Dallas and Houston
• Xiamen to Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.

These services launched late August 2015. CaroTrans is strengthening its existing China network which consists of its own team in Shanghai and now a new alliance with Portever Shipping Ltd., a local NVO based in Ningbo. With this solid foundation in place CaroTrans plans to continue expanding its direct port pairs between China and the U.S.

"Consistent and frequent LCL services provide the supply chain options and flexibility shippers need today. With this new cooperation with PortEver, we're broadening our China-U.S. scope of import services to address the needs of our logistics service provider customers that are looking for alternative service solutions," said Greg Howard, CEO of CaroTrans.

March 2015, CaroTrans added 2 Shanghai import services including Seattle and Atlanta, both providing alternatives to U.S. Southwest ports. These services represent CaroTrans' 6^th and 7^th direct services from Shanghai to the U.S. Service is also available from Shanghai to Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Miami. Altogether, CaroTrans offers over 60 direct China-U.S. LCL import and export services.

Throughout the U.S., CaroTrans has a comprehensive network of container freight stations and 13 offices to serve the needs of local customers.

About CaroTrans

Established in 1979, CaroTrans International is one of the world's leading NVOCCs providing global LCL (less-than container load) and FCL (full container load) services. CaroTrans has a network of offices in Asia, Europe, South America, Oceania, and the United States, along with strong local partners, to offer a global reach that is truly unique.

The CaroTrans suite of Web-based and EDI-enabled e-commerce tools include booking, ocean and inland rates, sailing schedules, and tracking. They are an essential part of CaroTrans' commitment to delivering faster, more efficient freight management solutions. For import shipments, CaroTrans Online Freight Release solution provides logistics service providers with direct control of the release of their customers' cargo.

CaroTrans is a people driven company with dedicated and knowledgeable team members who engage customers with passion and experience on a local level. 

For additional information, visit: www.carotrans.com