Hospitality FF&E Freight Transportation and Warehousing Services
As a fully licensed provider of freight forwarding services, HLI offers a full range of multimodal cargo transportation options. Experienced logistics representatives leverage our comprehensive portfolio of shipping partnerships to tailor solutions that meet the requirements, budget and timeline of each project.
Air Freight
HLI offers direct and consolidated door-to-door air freight services around the world. Global partnerships with key air carriers ensure flexible options and competitive pricing for urgent shipments that need to be expedited to meet critical hospitality project installation deadlines.
HLI is an endorsed IATA Cargo Agent, bringing our clients the additional efficiency and reliability of an internationally recognized freight distribution network.
Ocean Freight
HLI is a licensed NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier). Our partnerships with leading global and regional ocean carriers guarantee fast, flexible, cost effective shipments of FF&E materials to hospitality industry projects anywhere in the world.
Both FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) services are available. This is often combined with the option for expedited delivery beyond the discharge port to ensure the on-time delivery of critical FF&E shipments.
As an OTI NVOCC, HLI can issue a Bill of Lading between ports and book directly with ocean carriers. This advanced capability provides our clients with superior service and a competitive advantage.
Local experts at each destination provide real time status reports as they guide your shipments through customs clearance, minimizing delays and ensuring smooth delivery.
- Competitive pricing
- Weekly space allocations
- Multiple sailing options
Domestic Freight
HLI is a licensed FMCSA Freight Forwarder providing a full range of road, rail and air cargo transportation services, including:
- FTL (Full Truck Load)
- LTL (Less than Truck Load)
- Domestic air
- Intermodal
- Blanket wrap
- Cross border
- Consolidation
- Transloading
We coordinate directly with client vendors to ensure FF&E purchase orders are shipped promptly. When possible, cargo is consolidated into larger shipments to minimize freight and handling costs.
Warehousing Services
HLI has strategic warehousing and installation partners around the world. These affiliate warehouse locations feature:
- Inventory Control
- Secure Warehousing
- Online Inventory Visibility
When a hospitality shipment arrives at its destination, an experienced team of professionals ensures the FF&E materials are unloaded and appropriately staged. This facilitates timely on-site delivery and supports efficient installation.
For hospitality project managers who prefer the convenience of working with one provider for transportation, warehousing and installation, HLI is a single source solution.