
Moving goods and equipment to or from Puerto Rico? Approved Freight Forwarders has the all-in-one solutions to make it simple. With extensive experience in both Jones Act and international destinations, plus on-the-ground resources on Puerto Rico, we can create a logistics flow custom-tailored for your needs—and your timeline.
Access to four major ocean carriers and a local trucking fleet—plus knowledgeable resources to assist with Hacienda clearance—means we can deliver the flexible, nimble, and cost-effective freight solutions that keep your Puerto Rico supply chain running smoothly.
End to End 3PL Solutions to and from Puerto Rico
Whether you’re moving cargo northbound or southbound, working with international suppliers, or leveraging specialized solutions like FCL reefer service, Approved can create a custom, all-in-one freight solution to move your shipment from any origin to any destination.
Additionally, by working in lockstep with our resources in Puerto-Rico, Approved will make it all happen with the unmatched precision and attention to detail that we’re known for.
We do it all—end-to-end domestic and international Puerto Rico freight solutions, including:
Flexible Solutions for Puerto Rico Freight
Today’s business environment calls for supply chain solutions that can flex and respond to fluctuating needs.
When it comes to Puerto Rico freight, Approved offers a full menu of options to keep your supply chain moving efficiently and cost-effectively with:
- Door-to-door pickup and delivery services to and from any location on Puerto Rico, the continental U.S., or internationally.
- Solutions for northbound and southbound freight via air freight and FCL/LCL ocean freight, including international freight shipments in both directions
- Access to all available ocean freight sail dates to maximize your options for moving freight to Puerto Rico—fast
- Mainland warehousing options to save you money, plus speedy solutions to transfer backstock to Puerto Rico
- Assistance with Hacienda clearance to keep your cargo moving forward, quickly and efficiently
- An online portal that offers you real-time reporting for full visibility into all of your Puerto Rico freight shipments

Every Type of Freight to and from Puerto Rico
Full container loads, consolidated loads, oversize cargo and equipment, hazardous goods, temperature-controlled FCL shipments—we handle them all, in both directions.
We’ve worked with customers across industries in Puerto Rico, on the U.S. mainland, and internationally to ship all kinds of cargo. We’ve moved auto parts, food products, consumer goods, retail inventory, furniture, business equipment, heavy machinery, and much more. No shipment is unusual—or too complex—for us to handle.
Office Equipment: We can pack, ship, assemble and install all types of business equipment — even entire office setups.
FF&E Services: We offer planning, shipping, and installation services for renovations, refurbishments, and relocations.
Oversized and Heavy Freight: Oversized equipment, medical devices, and even hazardous freight — we do it all.
Trust the Jones Act Experts
Approved has worked side-by-side with business owners and executives to design efficient freight solutions for Jones Act destinations since 1991. We know what it takes to tailor a package that meets your needs, hits your deadlines, and boosts your bottom line. Get started with a complimentary consultation with one of our Puerto Rico freight experts.
On-the-Ground Resources for Superior Service from Start to Finish
You can count on our on-the-ground solutions in Puerto Rico to execute a full range of logistics solutions with the same commitment to detail, precision, and customer service that have long been the Approved way of doing business, with:
- A Local Trucking Fleet in Every Zone, Every Day: We do pickups and deliveries on your schedule to keep your supply chain moving efficiently. We also offer inside delivery and white glove services, as needed.
- Warehousing & Storage Solutions: Storing inventory in Puerto Rico isn’t the most cost-effective solution. We have budget-friendly warehousing solutions in Florida and Jacksonville to allow you to restock quickly. This also saves on-island warehousing and storage costs.
- Confidence in How Your Cargo Is Handled: We’re proud to have one of the industry’s lowest damage and claim rates.


Help With Puerto Rico Hacienda
Shipments arriving to Puerto Rico must be paid for and cleared by the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury / el Departamento de Hacienda de Puerto Rico (usually just referred to as “Hacienda”) before they can be delivered.
If you’re new to doing business in Puerto Rico, we’ll show you how to get started. We’ll also help you prepare your paperwork to minimize any potential delays.
By and large, it’s a fairly straightforward process to establish an account with the online payment system, SURI (Sistema Unificado de Rentas Internas). Timely payments mean timely release of your goods.
Every now and again, a shipper will encounter a challenge with Hacienda. We have access to a network of couriers and runners who can get corrected paperwork to the nearest office to expedite clearance.
Get started with a complimentary expert consultation