Our Team Our Mission Cargo Logistics Worldwide Service Financial Protection Move Orientation Communication   International Moving Prices Rate Request Shipment Status   Home	Federal Licensing and Credentials International Freight Forwarders must hold valid federal licenses and bonds. Unfortunately, many of the companies who advertise their services on the web are not international forwarders or movers, but “brokers” who lure customers with deeply “discounted” rates with the objective of collecting a “deposit” and then re-selling your move to a forwarder. The odds are extremely high that the rate offered by the broker will not be valid, leaving the unsuspecting customer to pay for the difference. As these companies do not actually involve themselves in the forwarding aspect, they circumvent the federal laws and governmental agencies that regulate the industry and protect the consumer. Those who do not possess the required ”International Freight Forwarder” and “Ocean Transportaion Intermediaries” licenses issued by the Federal Maritime Agency are not legally allowed to conduct international forwarding. Dealing with an unlicensed forwarder leaves you no legal protection or recourse should you encounter problems. Verification of licensed companies can be researched through the FMC website. By law, a licensed International Forwarder will list their license number(s) on all correspondence and documents. Certain trade associations self-police membership to ensure that they are reputable, experienced, and properly licensed entities. The premier association in the United States is the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA). Verify that any international removal company you are considering is a member in good standing. Other memberships to look for are FIDI, LACMA, or PAIMA as these are the foreign contemporaries of the AMSA. Checking an international forwarders’ credentials through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) will not necessarily give any valid information, as established International Freight Forwarders operate on a national scope and BBB reporting is most often community-specific. Relogistics world wide is both "IFF" and "OTI" liscensed. Call us today toll free at 800-638-1533 or the office directly at (317)-578-3033 ©2009 Relogistics Worldwide, Inc.