Based out of Bloomingdale, LDC Import & Export (ldcshipping.com) allows customers to ship anything from heavy equipment to vehicles. Vehicles may be shipped containerized --- which means personal items aren't allowed inside the automobile --- or by Ro/Ro (roll on, roll off) Service, used for shipping antique or high-end vehicles, which does allow personal items. LDC ships worldwide and handles both large and small orders. A dismantling service is also available. Quotes are available by request.
A Lombard-based company, Modern Shipping (msifreight.com) offers an assortment of services ranging from door-to-door to port-to-port. It offers LTL (less-than-truckload) trucking, intermodal (rail) trucking, ocean and air freight services. The company's website boasts a list of 34 industries in which it does business --- including agriculture, auto parts and manufacturing. They ship throughout the U.S., South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Cargo International Logistics (cargoagents.net) uses a Ro/Ro service to ship vehicles worldwide. The company, based out of Chicago, also ships partial and full container shipments. Unlike its competitors, Cargo International Logistics doesn't pack freight. Customers must load their goods or hire a local mover. The company has a list of prestigious clients, including the U.S. Air Force, Philip Morris and Sears, Roebuck & Co. Free quotes are available on the company's website.
Independent Freight International (indyfrt.com) works in niche markets using a variety of services --- ranging from motor sport to office furniture logistics. Services offered by the Elk Grove Village-based company include order and project management, local stock holding, race support and supply chain management. Independent Freight International also has regional offices in the MIddle East and North Africa.
