Aries Freight Systems

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ARIES Freight Systems, LPGlobal Headquarters

1501 E. Richey Rd. • Houston, TX • 770731.888.50.ARIESariesfreight.com

24 Hours A Day | 7 days a week | 365 Days A Year – 30 years in offering the best in logistics services!

Personal Service on a Global Scale

Company Overview

• ARIES Freight Systems Houston, TX was founded in 1984

• Seamless Pick Up & Delivery with a Worldwide Network• Global Air & Ocean Operating Expertise• Asset Based Carrier with an average fleet age of 2.2 years-All GPS equipped• Online Tracking and Order Placement Capabilities• Full Logistics Services including Packing & Crating at our Facilities• Warehousing & 3 PL Services• Focused on high quality, cost effective and dependable domestic & international

transportation services• Full-Service Facilities in Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth, El Paso, Brownsville, and Miami• Full-Service Agent Facilities in over 250 U.S. Cities



State of the Art Facilities

Dallas/Fort-Worth751 Port America Place

Suite 425Grapevine, TX 76051

Phone: (817) 424-3110Fax: (817) 424-8468

Miami8190 NW 21st Street

Doral, FL 33122Phone: (305) 779-0800

Fax: (305) 593-9191

Brownsville4536 FM 802

Brownsville, TX 78526Phone: (956) 781-8588

Fax: (956) 781-3546

HoustonGlobal Headquarters 1501 E. Richey RoadHouston, TX 77073

Phone: (281) 821-3995Fax: (281) 821-6812

Toll Free (All Locations)

888.50.ARIES

Hours of Operation:Monday – Friday

7:00 am – 11:00 pmSaturday

8:00 am – 5:00 pmOn-Call Communication:

24/7 – All ARIES team members carry a mobile device

El Paso43-A Butterfield

El Paso, TX 79906Phone: (915) 843-4969

Fax: (915) 843-4968



Certifications & Licenses

•DOT - Licensed (DOT 915648)•IATA – Certified Agent•TSA – Approved Indirect Air Carrier (IAC)

• FMC – Licensed NVOCC & Ocean Freight Forwarder (FMC 3941)

•C-TPAT – Certified & Compliant•ISO 9001:2008 – Certified•Licensed Customs Broker (CHB 14459)•TRACE – Certified & Compliant


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Trade Compliance Services

Solution•Dedicated team to Regulatory Review •Compliance Review and Assessments •Certified Providers •Extensive Global presence

Features•Government platform integration •Required documentation retention and

storage • Compliance management to assist in

minimizing delays •Record keeping and data retention Benefits•Web-based review of shipments •Knowledgeable team with extensive experience •Real-time transmissions of required compliance data •Stand-alone assistance or integrated with all shipping requirements



Ground Shipping Services

Solution•Hotshot – with/without team

drivers •FTL or LTL solutions •Expedited and

specialized services

Features•Servicing Canada, United States, Mexico •Permit, Reefer, Heavy Haul specialties •Intermodal

•Asset and Brokerage based movements

Benefits•24x7, 365 days a year

• Customized movements to meet requirements

• Cross-border transaction knowledge

• Optimized routes for cost and delivery constraints



Expedited Cargo Services

Solution•Air Charter •Specialized Equipment, Air and Ground •Specialized Handling, Air and Ground •Dedicated Courier Hand Carry

Benefits•24x7, 365 days a year •Customized movements to meet requirements •Cross-border transaction knowledge •Optimized routes for cost and delivery constraints

Features•Servicing Canada, United States, Mexico •Most effective mode of transportation solutions •Integrated Web tracking •Integrated Email alerting



Solution• Expedited delivery • Flexible routing • Minimized touch delivery

options • North American and

International flights

Features• Global coverage for International trade • Servicing Canada, United States, Mexico • Integrated Web tracking/Integrated Email

alerting • Long-standing Carrier relationships

Benefits• 24x7, 365 days a year • Customized movements to meet

requirements • International transaction knowledge • Optimized routes for cost and delivery

constraints

Air Freight Services



Ocean Shipping Services

Solution•Consulting Services •Pier Delivery Services •L/C Banking and Legalization •Rate Negotiation and Filing

Features•Integrated and Automated Bookings •All Risk Insurance •Competitive Transit Time •Frequent Sailing

Benefits• Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier

(NVOCC) licensed • FMC Licensed Carriers • Pier Delivery Services • Freight Consolidations to accelerate routing

and transit globally



Customs Brokerage Services

Solution•Formal Customs Entries •Informal Customs Entries •Import Breakbulk •Total Transportation Concept Worldwide

Features•Integrated Customs Communication •Licensed Customs Broker •Integrated Web Tracking •Integrated Email Alerting

Benefits• 24x7, 365 days a year • Knowledgeable experts • Best possible combinations created for landed cost

and prompt delivery • Optimized routes for cost and delivery constraints



Benefits• 24x7, 365 days a year • Customized solutions to meet

requirements • Extensive space for any

sized solution • Robust approach to

stocktaking and auditing

Warehousing and Logistics Services

Solution• Extensive Warehousing

facility • Integrated Warehousing with

all freight movements • Inventory Lifecycle and

Management • Service and Control through

the web

Features• Servicing Canada, United

States, Mexico • Most effective mode of

transportation solutions • Integrated Order

Management • Integrated Reporting



Crating & Packing Services

Solution• Export Crating • Domestic Packaging • Specialized knowledge for

Country Requirements • Ocean Container Rebuilding

Features•Palletizing •Reusable Crating •Fumigation •Bundling / Strapping /

Skidding

Benefits• 24x7, 365 days a year • Customized crating to meet requirements • Ocean Container sub-floors, blocking, bracing,

weather-proofing

• Certified Handling of Hazardous Cargo


Project Cargo

Solution•Project Feasibility Studies •Rate Negotiations for Liner and Charter •Air and Sea consolidation for all

destinations

•Export registering for return shipments Features

• Complete transporting of goods to and from locations

• Sensitivity to time critical shipments • ATA carnets for international exhibitions

• Integrated Storage and Warehousing

Benefits• Engage with a highly experienced staff • Customized consulting to the logistics need • Cost sensitive planning • Competitive rating for each specific leg of the

journey



Global Agent Network

Aries is committed to continually expanding it’s portfolio of global partners in an effort to provide the highest standard of service and quality for our customers. Our global network has extended to over 100 countries and alliances with more than 200 companies around the world, with stable relationships based on mutual trust and respect.



Controlling U.S. Agencies• Department of Homeland Security

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)• Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Import customs, Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Container Security Initiative (CSI) and Customs-Trade

Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)• State Department

• Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)• US Munitions List (USML)• International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR)

• Department of Commerce• Census Bureau • Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

• Department of Treasury• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

• Department of Transportation• Commercial carriers• Hazardous materials

• Independent federal agencies• Federal Maritime Commission

Factors Affecting Transport• Commodity classification

• Controlled?• Require a license?

• Country of origin (imports) or destination (exports)• Embargoed or sanctioned?• Security/terrorism concerns?

• Exporter/importer of record• Restricted party?• Denied party?• Exports: Routed transaction?

Regulatory Considerations


• Incoterms• U.S. exports: Embargoes, political and economic sanctions • U.S. imports: Controls on commodities• Who is the exporter/importer of record?• Proper classification (schedule B/HTS)• Known Shipper • Hazmat

Trade Compliance


• What do INCOTERMS® cover?• Transfer from seller and buyer of

• Costs• Risks• Obligations

• Place of “delivery” from seller to buyer

• Completion of sale of goods according to the sales contract

• What do INCOTERMS® not cover?• Ownership or title of goods• Payment obligations

• When, how payment is made• Security / against what

documents• INCOTERMS® do not constitute a

complete contract of sale but provide a convenient, clear set of rules for transport of goods

Incoterms® 2010


ANY MODE OF TRANSPORT

SEA/INLAND WATERWAY ONLY

Ex Works EXW

Free Carrier FCA

Carriage Paid To CPT

Carriage and Insurance Paid To CIP

Delivered At Terminal DAT

Delivered At Place DAP

Delivered Duty Paid DDP

Free Alongside Ship FAS

Free On Board FOB

Cost and Freight CFR

Cost, Insurance and Freight CIF

EXW

FCA

CPT

CIP

DAT

DAP

DDP

Incoterms® 2010


• Credit application• Power of attorney

• Legal authority authorizing an agent to submit information to customs on behalf of a United States Principal Party in Interest (USPPI or Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI)

• Automated Export System (AES) filing (exports)• Customs entry (imports)

• Consent to search or inspect• TSA (air freight)• Ensure “Known Shipper”

• Shipping documents• Commercial invoice• Packing list• Shipper’s letter of instruction• Certificate of origin• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) certificate of origin• Importer Security Filing (ISF) worksheet

Export Documentation


• For USA, Automated Export System (AES) is used for submission of Electronic Export Information (EEI) to the Census Bureau

• USA assesses no duties or taxes for exports• Foreign countries may apply duties or taxes• Some commodities require a license• Submission of Electronic Export Information (EEI) results in

Internal Transaction Number (ITN), required by carriers• Export forwarder prepares air waybill or ocean bill of lading for

carrier

Export Custom Formalities


CLEARANCE AND RELEASEImport Customs Formalities


• Importing country’s customs procedures can be smooth or complicated

• Country’s economic development on the world scene can be a clue– Developed nations (USA, EU, Japan, Singapore) tend to be

straightforward in customs requirements– Recently underdeveloped countries building stronger economies

can have customs that are “archaic”– Undeveloped countries may have wide variances in procedures

for different regions

Importation


Issues that will delay the Import Process:

• If Aries is not shown on the AWB or BL (as a notify party), carriers will not release any information to us without written approval from actual consignee shown.

• Ocean Bills of lading issued at origin as “Express” or “Seaway” bills (not needing an original surrendered in US for release of goods) but collect charges at origin not paid timely, results in such express or seaway bill status as invalid, and holds up release of freight until paid and shipping line here receives information from their overseas office of such receipt

• ISF forms not timely received (at least 2 business days prior to loading on last vessel destined for USA), or are incomplete or incorrect as to the B/L number that matches to “US Customs automated manifest system”.

• Commercial Invoice information many times inadequate: usually missing country of origin & values.

• Country of Origin – for US Customs purposes, this means country where article actually made or produced, not where shipped from

• Values of products not purchased needs to be reasonable “market” value for their condition.


In a perfect world, U.S. brokers should receive full pre-alert documents at least 2 business days prior to shipments leaving origin, with full information (who, what, when, where, why, how) for determining needed filings and to determine the best possible option for US Customs clearance.

• WHO are parties to the transaction: Shipper, consignee, importer, notify party, etc. (Note that unless Aries is shown on the AWB or B/L, the carrier will not release any information to us without written approval for actual consignee of record.)

• WHAT products are being shipped: to determine Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number, dutiable status, whether restricted or prohibited from import, or if needs any other government agency filings or forms

• WHEN will it be shipping to the US: for insuring timelines of any needed advance filings (Importer Security Filing- ISF, Federal Drug Administration- FDA, etc.)

• WHERE were the products originally made/manufactured for US Customs declaration. (if US goods returning, duty/Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) free…or if product originated and direct shipped from country having a free trade agreement, may qualify for free duty and/or free MPF)

• WHY is it being imported: to determine if any special type of entry could be filed to avoid duty payment

• HOW is it being shipped: Air freight, Ocean freight, Road/Truck freight, courier shipment? Each has its own specific requirements.

Customs Clearance of Imports into the U.S.


• What are the specifications of the product?• Pieces?• Weight?• Dimensions?• Packing – type and materials?• Special equipment required?• Schedule B or Harmonized Tariff System (HTS)• Export License or Exception

• What are the end user’s requirements?• Mode for main carriage?• Transit time?• Insurance coverage?• Documents needed?

• Is this agreement sold on a letter of credit?• What are the Incoterms®?

Freight Quotation Needs