Air Freight
Backstage Cargo USA's expertise and knowledge of how to select the most appropriate carrier for your shipment means we give you a head start over other air freight companies. For example, taking into account the variations in summer and winter timetables and the impact of size and weight restrictions will help you avoid unnecessary costs and delays in shipping your freight around the world.

• Worldwide carrier selection for your cargo
• Import and export customs clearance
• Air express - same day and overnight delivery
• Door to door services available
• Packing and insurance options

Ocean Freight
A global network of Backstage Cargo preferred ocean carriers are available to meet the challenges and deadlines of your overseas shipping itinerary, whether it be band equipment or movie cameras, shipping for individuals or shows, or a charity container load of clothes to a third world country. We can ship FCL (full container load) or LCL (less than container load) shipments anywhere in the world - door to door.

• FCL and LCL
• Container sea freight transportation
• Expert sea freight carrier selection
• Import and export customs clearance
• Specialist auto shipping
• Insurance and packing options
• View container sizes here

Charter: Air & Ocean
Shipments that fall outside normal scheduled routes and timetables call for specialist charter services by air and sea. Whatever your cargo, from a box of t-shirts to the full production of a live show, charter services are the ultimate time-critical solution.

Backstage Cargo logistics experts will find the most suitable carrier for your needs, handle customs clearance and ATA Carnets if necessary. We can pack, ship and deliver to support some of the most challenging global itineraries imaginable.

• Specialist charter services information and selection
• Import and export customs clearance
• ATA Carnets
• Container logistics and tour planning
• Packing and insurance options
• Shipment tracking

Trucking
Specialist trucking and road freight services are easily arranged through Backstage Cargo's extensive European and worldwide networks. Whether your shipment is a one-off delivery, or part of a touring program - moving stage equipment around Europe for a rock band, dance troupe, corporate event or even an entire orchestra, we can select the best routes and provide road haulage carriers to meet your needs.

• Domestic and international road haulage
• Commercial trucking companies selection
• Expert drivers with customs experience
• Touring Shows, TV production companies
• Same day, overnight and multi-destination

Couriers
A wide range of global courier services are available... when you need a fast, secure and personal service we can offer same-day delivery by motorcycle or van, through to door-to-door delivery by international air courier.

For valuable items which require quick and reliable delivery, the last word in personalized service is our on-board courier, where a Backstage Cargo agent will hand carry your valuables by air anywhere in the world - giving you an assurance and peace of mind which surpasses any other commercial courier operation.

• Special one-off items delivered by hand
• Fast and reliable service worldwide
• Personal security and peace of mind
• Insurance of goods in transit
• Same day or overnight available for most routes

Packing
The Backstage Cargo contract packing service ensures that your items are prepared for transit in the most appropriate way. With the added peace of mind that this brings, our customers enjoy a higher degree of insurance cover from this quality assured service. Whether you are sending small items such as objects d'art or larger shipments such as automobiles or motorbikes, secure packing is the best way of looking after your goods.

• Packing of personal effects to industrial machinery
• Essential for works of art with high insurance value
• Air and ocean freight suitably packed
• Site visits to assess packing requirements

Tour Planning
Using its experience gained since 1998, Backstage Cargo is streets ahead when it comes to planning tour itineraries and considering the logistical implications of selecting routes around the globe. Use our specialist skill to help plan your next tour - avoid expensive unforeseen extra costs with our cost-effective route selection consultancy.

• Tour itinerary consultancy and planning
• Cost effective route selection
• Customs and ATA Carnets
• Careful planning for shipping equipment
• Worldwide service

Carnets
Carnets facilitate the simple tax-free import and export of goods between a global network of participating countries. For advice, or to arrange a carnet, click here to contact our carnet department.

Insurance
Freight insurance is easily arranged and gives that added peace of mind which is all part of the Backstage Cargo service. In addition to standard cover we can provide you with additional specialist brokered policies where appropriate.

For example, you may seek to protect yourself from the burden of unexpected costs of airfreight, if a planned ocean departure is unexpectedly delayed and your event is put at risk. Although this cover may be both expensive as well as difficult to obtain, it might be cheaper than cancellation. As with most insurance there would be certain conditions to be met.