Services

Whether it’s a small computer part or a $5M jet engine, TradeLink Systems can arrange for immediate transport of your cargo via air or ocean carriers. From aircraft engine parts that arrive as promised to keep a production line running smoothly, to the items that need immediate repair and return to the U.S., we’re the ones that can help you meet and surpass your customers’ expectations.

TradeLink Systems, a licensed Customs broker, uses web-based management tools to ensure that your shipments meet all regulatory agency compliance requirements, no matter what port they enter. TradeLink holds a National Customs Permit and is approved for remote location filing (RLF). This permit allows us to file entry data to clear shipments at any RLF port of entry in the United States from our office in Wakefield, MA. All imports are processed through ACE via our Automated Broker Interface (ABI) — our direct communication link with Customs.

Our global services have no boundaries – whether you’re shipping to a major market or a remote mountain village, there’s no limit to the destinations we’ll help you reach. After your exports have arrived overseas, they are monitored under the watchful eyes of our operations team. Working in tandem with our worldwide network of specially selected affiliate agents, TradeLink ensures that your delivery will reach its final destination as promised.

When you’re shipping within the U.S., we offer a complete range of shipping and delivery options through our contracts with airlines, truck carriers and domestic partners. You can streamline your supply chain with TradeLink’s proven Third-Party Logistics (3PL) capabilities. Many clients rely on us to design their supply chain and handle their logistics and third-party distribution, as well as manage inventory and returns – ensuring that their operations run like clockwork.

For businesses operating under the stringent regulations of the U.S. State Department, Office of Defense Trade Controls (ODTC), TradeLink is well versed in the application and submission of license applications. Our procedures ensure full compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), providing accuracy and efficiency and the added benefit of monthly license balance reports.For more information about our defense trade capabilities and proprietary ITAR tracking solutions, please click on Defense Trade.

Many of our clients need to keep track of foreign goods imported on a temporary basis. TradeLink addresses this challenge with our proprietary software, TLS-23™. We created this special tracking program to maintain complete control over TIBs and to give clients instant import status when they need it – preventing violation of TIB conditions and liquidated damage claims. TLS-23™ is just one example of how we make the extra effort to create and implement smart customer solutions.

For clients shipping or hand carrying goods to foreign locations that will be returned to the client within one year and not enter into the commerce system of the foreign country of destination – TradeLink will prepare Carnet applications with a guaranteed one day turn-around. Carnet will be presented to foreign customs and allow your goods to pass duty free and tax free into those countries accepting carnets for up to one year.

For clients shipping or hand carrying goods to foreign locations that will be returned to the client within one year and not enter into the commerce system of the foreign country of destination – TradeLink will prepare Carnet applications with a guaranteed one day turn-around. Carnet will be presented to foreign customs and allow your goods to pass duty free and tax free into those countries accepting carnets for up to one year.