JONES ACT EXPERTS

EXPERT SHIPPING SERVICES TO PUERTO RICO

When shipping to Puerto Rico, local expertise matters. Our experienced teams understand the market, transportation network, and unique requirements involved in moving freight to and from the island.

From pickup to final delivery, we provide complete, end-to-end solutions tailored to your business and needs. With the right people, resources, and local knowledge in place, we make freight shipping to Puerto Rico simple.

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Puerto Rico Shipping Services

Every shipment is different. That’s why we offer flexible transportation and logistics services that can be customized to fit your needs.

Ocean Freight

Our ocean freight solutions provide reliable options for moving cargo both northbound and southbound between the mainland and Puerto Rico, as well as international shipments.

Domestic freight, northbound and southbound

International freight

FCL and LCL solutions

Door-to-door pickup and delivery

Hacienda clearance assistance, as needed

ocean freight solutions

Air Freight

When your freight needs to move quickly, our team can coordinate domestic and international air freight solutions from origin through final delivery.

Domestic and international air freight

Door-to-door pickup and delivery

Hacienda clearance assistance, as needed

Customized solutions based on your shipment requirements

air freight solutions

Storage & Warehousing Solutions

Need more than transportation? Our City of Industry, California facility provides flexible warehousing and storage solutions that can be built into your overall logistics plan.

Convenient access to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Short- and long-term storage options

Cross-docking and transloading

Transportation coordination from warehouse to final destination

Approved Freight Forwarders Storage & Warehousing Solutions

Not sure which service is right for your shipment? Tell us what you’re moving, where it’s going, and when it needs to arrive. We’ll help determine the right solution.

Why Choose Approved for Puerto Rico Shipping?

Shipping freight to an island market requires more than getting cargo from Point A to Point B. Carrier schedules, port operations, local requirements, inland transportation, and final delivery all need to work together.
That’s where experience makes a difference.
Our team understands the Puerto Rico market and coordinates each stage of your shipment as one complete solution. Instead of managing multiple providers on your own, you have an experienced logistics partner overseeing your freight from origin through destination.

Local Puerto Rico Expertise

Our on-the-ground resources give us firsthand knowledge of the Puerto Rico market. We understand local transportation requirements and operating conditions, helping us plan ahead and keep your freight moving.

Complete, End-to-End Solutions

We can manage your shipment from pickup through final delivery, including ocean or air transportation, warehousing, local delivery, and additional logistics support as needed.

Solutions Built Around Your Freight

Your logistics needs aren’t one-size-fits-all, and your transportation solution shouldn’t be either. We work with you to understand your cargo, timeline, destination, and business requirements before building a customized shipping plan.

One Team From Start to Finish

Your Puerto Rico freight is coordinated by experienced team members who oversee your shipment throughout the process. You’ll have a point of contact who can answer questions, provide updates, and help coordinate the details along the way.

Freight Shipping to Puerto Rico

All of our Puerto Rico freight is coordinated by our expert team members to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish. You have one point of contact who can answer any questions and provide updates. Plus, our on-the-ground resources in Puerto Rico will make sure your freight arrives on time—and in perfect condition.

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Freight Shipping to Puerto Rico, Without the Guesswork

Puerto Rico shipping can involve multiple stages, providers, and requirements. Our job is to bring those pieces together.

From coordinating the initial pickup and transportation to managing the ocean or air move and final delivery, our team stays involved throughout the shipment. Combined with our local Puerto Rico resources, this gives you a logistics partner that understands both the mainland and on-island sides of your supply chain.

Whether you’re shipping regularly to Puerto Rico, expanding into the market, or simply looking for a better transportation solution, we’re ready to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cargo makes the final leg of its journey to Puerto Rico via two modes: ocean freight or air freight. Puerto Rico ocean freight moves in two ways:

  • Less-Than-Container Load (LCL) Shipments / Consolidations
  • Full Container Load (FCL) Shipments

If your shipment is time-sensitive, you might consider using air freight to move it to or from Puerto Rico. While air freight is more expensive than ocean freight, it’s also faster. Additionally, several different service levels of air freight are available, some of which are more budget-friendly than others.

Learn more about sending air freight to Puerto Rico.

Yes, Puerto Rico is considered a U.S. port. In fact, Puerto Rico is considered part of the customs territory of the United States, unlike many of the other territories of the U.S., including Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

If you’re sending items domestically (i.e., from another U.S. location such as the mainland), you won’t need a customs form to send items to Puerto Rico. Where freight is concerned, though, you will need to provide documentation to get your shipment cleared by Hacienda. In general, that means:

  • A standard bill of lading
  • A commercial invoice
  • An Electronic Export Filing (EEI) if the declared value of any commodity shipped exceeds $2,500.

For international freight shipments headed for Puerto Rico, you will need the same kind of documentation you’d need for sending any international shipment to the U.S. – Importers who plan to move a large amount of freight to the U.S. often choose to work with a customs broker who can help assemble the correct documentation and troubleshoot any import issues. If you have any questions, our experts can point you in the right direction.

Transit time between Jacksonville and Puerto Rico is three days. More specifically:

  • Tuesday sails arrive on Friday
  • Friday sails arrive on Monday

After the vessel arrives, freight is made available for pickup by the following morning. Earlier pickup may be available, depending on how quickly the vessel is unloaded in San Juan.

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