North Star Container, LLC is located in Edina, MN. We are a licensed NVOCC (Non-Vessel Owning Common Carrier) forwarder established in 2007 that specializes in consulting and managing international Ocean Import and Export for FCL (full container load) and LCL (less than container load) cargo. Our services include as well as Air Cargo, Custom Brokerage, Risk Assessment and Transportation consulting.
In 2007, equipped with extensive knowledge of the freight industry, we set out to create essential partnerships and relationships that have since amassed into a worldwide network of reliable agents and carriers. These networks even include Steamship Lines that work with us to provide contract pricing and named accounts. Such strong partnerships have enabled us to offer our customers a variety of competitively priced containerized, LCL ocean & air freight shipping options based on the origin and destination of their products. When coupled with our broad range of expertise and hands-on management approach, we’re able to react to global situations and ensure safe, economical, and timely delivery of products to their respective marketplaces. We make it our mission to maintain control of our customers’ commodities from start to finish. Our leadership has individually over 25 years in the industry. We are Minority Owned.
At North Star Container, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, which is why we assign dedicated account representatives to each of our clients. Our representatives are readily available by email or phone during office hours and go above and beyond to keep our customers informed about their cargo. Also, our up-to-date and extensive industry knowledge affords our clients the best solutions for their specific shipping needs.
For North Star Container, there’s no customer too big or too small. Our staff is dedicated to providing the personal touch of a small forwarder while delivering accurate, timely, and cost-effective pricing for your international ocean and air import cargo needs.