Bahamas Shipping Brokerage
Your Partner for Advanced Cross-Border and International Logistics
OUR LOCATION
20695 S. Western Ave, Suite 241
Torrance, CA 90501
Smooth Sailing with Baum Shipping: Your Bahamas Brokerage Partner
BAHAMAS SHIPPING BROKERAGE SERVICES
Welcome to Baum Shipping—your trusted partner for full-service freight forwarding to every island in the Bahamas, including end-to-end customs clearance. From bustling hubs like New Providence to the most secluded out islands, our team coordinates ocean, air, and multimodal solutions that keep your cargo moving smoothly, compliantly, and on schedule.
With decades of experience in international and island logistics, we handle the details—documentation, duties and taxes coordination, transloading, and last-mile delivery—so you don’t have to. Whether you’re supplying resorts, restocking marinas, fueling construction projects, or sending commercial parcels, Baum Shipping gives you a single point of contact from pickup to proof of delivery.
Ocean & Air Freight to the Bahamas: Flexible Service Options
Our new shipping route is structured to minimize delays and maximize efficiency:
- Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL): Weekly sailings and consolidations to Nassau (New Providence) and Freeport (Grand Bahama), with feeder connections to the out islands. 20’/40’/45’ and flat-rack options for oversized cargo.
- Air Freight: Time-critical uplift to Nassau and Freeport with onward connections to outer islands; door-to-airport and door-to-door available.
- Project & Oversized Cargo: Heavy equipment, FF&E, construction materials, vehicles, and breakbulk—planned with site-ready delivery.
- Inter-Island Transfers & Last-Mile: Coordination of feeder vessels, mail-boat schedules, and specialized ground handling to reach remote destinations.
- Commercial Parcels & Palletized Freight: Cost-effective consolidation programs from U.S. gateways with customs-ready paperwork.
Predictable and Efficient Transit Windows
Our Bahamas network is designed to minimize delays and maximize predictability:
- Frequent sailings from South Florida to Nassau and Freeport, with regular feeder service to out islands.
- Daily air cargo departures from major U.S. hubs for urgent shipments.
- Streamlined handoffs—from vessel or aircraft arrival to customs processing and final delivery.
(Exact schedules vary by lane and season; we’ll quote the best current option for your shipment.)
Expert Handling of High-Volume International & Island Transitions
Island shipping has unique challenges—limited berths, weather windows, feeder timing, and specialized handling. Baum Shipping proactively manages each phase of the journey so your cargo clears quickly, transfers cleanly, and arrives in the condition you expect. Our planning emphasizes advanced documentation, accurate packing/invoicing, and tight coordination with port operators and ground teams.
Tailored Warehousing & Transloading Services
Advanced Storage & Consolidation
Efficient Transloading
Specialized Handling
Seamless and Secure Bonded Services
Bonded services play a vital role in ensuring compliance and efficiency in international shipping, especially when cargo is moving through multiple checkpoints before reaching its final destination. At Baum Shipping, we provide a full range of bonded logistics solutions designed to protect your goods, defer duty payments when appropriate, and maintain strict adherence to Bahamian and international trade regulations.
Whether your shipment requires bonded in-transit movement, temporary storage in bonded facilities, or customized duty management strategies, our team ensures that every step of the process is handled with precision and transparency. By leveraging bonded services, you gain flexibility in routing and staging, minimize upfront costs, and safeguard your cargo as it transitions between borders. This approach not only offers peace of mind but also simplifies the complexities of global trade, allowing you to focus on your business while we handle compliance and control.
Where We Serve in the Bahamas
We ship to all inhabited islands and support deliveries across the wider archipelago. Key coverage includes:
Major Islands & Archipelagos
- New Providence (Nassau – capital)
- Grand Bahama (Freeport; closest to the U.S. mainland)
- Andros (largest island; multiple cays and islets)
- The Exumas (world-renowned chain of cays)
- The Abacos (yachting and sailing hub)
- Eleuthera & Harbour Island (pink-sand beaches; picturesque towns)
- Bimini (big-game fishing; famed literary ties)
- Cat Island (home to Mount Alvernia)
- Inagua (avian sanctuary with West Indian flamingos)
- San Salvador (historic first landfall site)
Other Islands & Cays
- Berry Islands (solitude and seclusion)
- Long Island (natural beauty, culture, and history)
- Acklins & Crooked Island (pristine inlets and mangroves)
- Mayaguana (quiet, least-visited escape)
- Rum Cay (diving and historic sites)
- Ragged Island (peaceful, rustic atmosphere)
- Paradise Island (connected to New Providence)
Not seeing your destination listed? We’ll route your shipment via the best port and feeder option—just ask.
Customs Clearance Made Simple
Navigating customs regulations in the Bahamas can be complex, but Baum Shipping makes the process seamless and stress-free. Our dedicated team ensures that every shipment is prepared with accurate documentation, transparent cost visibility, and hands-on coordination with port and airport officials.
- Document Preparation & Filing: Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates, and permits prepared accurately to prevent delays.
- Duties, Taxes & Fees Coordination: Up-front cost visibility with guidance on classifications and applicable exemptions.
- Port & Airport Liaison: Hands-on coordination with terminal operators and inspectors to accelerate release.
- Compliance Advisory: Packaging, labeling, valuation, and restricted-goods guidance tailored to Bahamian regulations.
Why Baum Shipping Is Your Ideal Logistics Partner
Choosing the right logistics partner is essential when shipping to the Bahamas, and Baum Shipping stands apart for our expertise, infrastructure, and commitment to reliability. We combine deep knowledge of international and island logistics with strategically located facilities and innovative warehousing solutions to simplify even the most complex shipments.
International + island logistics, planned for predictability and resilience.
Efficient routings from U.S. and global origins to Nassau, Freeport, and beyond.
Secure consolidation, bonded options, and specialized packing.
Optimized mode selection, minimized dwell, and transparent pricing.
Join Us on Your Next Shipping Journey
Island logistics don’t have to be complicated. Contact us at (800) 383-3157 for a personalized quote and see how Baum Shipping streamlines shipping to the Bahamas, from customs clearance to final delivery.
Trust Baum Shipping to navigate the archipelago for you. Reach out to us today.
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Useful Air Freight Information
- WEIGHT, HEIGHT & VOLUME
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Passenger airplane Maximum height: 64 inches
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Cargo Airplane Maximum height: 96 inches
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To calculate air freight volume L x W x H in inches divided by 166 = weight in pounds
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To convert weight in pounds to kilograms: Divide the weight in pounds by 2.2046 (Equals 1 Kilo)
Useful Ocean Freight Information
- CONTAINER MAX WEIGHTS:
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20’ – 34,000 lbs (if weight exceeds 34,000 a tri-axle chassis must be used)
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40’ – 44,000 lbs
- STANDARD CONTAINER INTERNAL DIMENSIONS:
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20’SD: 19′ 6″ L x 7′ 8″ W x 7′ 9: H (capacity: 1250 CFT.)
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40’SD: 39′ 5″ L x 7′ 8″ W x 7′ 9: H (capacity: 2434 CFT.)
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40’HQ: 39′ 5″ L x 7′ 8″ W x 8’10” H (Capacity: 2495 CFT.)
- LESS THAN A CONTAINER LOAD (CONSOLIDATED OCEAN CARGO):
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Ocean Freight minimum – 1 Cubic Meter = 48”x 42”x30”
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Standard pallet Sizes = 48”x 40” or 48”x42”
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Tell us a little about your project, we’ll respond same day (Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm).
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