Shanghai - Translink Shipping Inc. (Shanghai)
Shanghai - Translink Shipping Inc. (Shanghai) is part of Translink Shipping, Inc., a global NVOCC with historical roots dating back to 1987 in Seattle, Washington, USA. The company has expanded its footprint with multiple offices worldwide, and in China maintains a strong presence in Shanghai as its main office to support cargo movements to and from the region. The organization emphasizes its capability to service cross-border shipments with a focus on the Asia-to-USA trade lanes, reflecting its long-standing experience in the cross-Pacific market.
In addition to a robust geographic coverage, Translink Shipping highlights a suite of services that align with typical NVOCC operations. These include import and export activities, air and ocean freight, cargo consolidation and de-consolidation, and project cargo management. The company also provides logistics and warehousing and distribution capabilities, positioning itself as a full-service partner for both regional and global shipments.
From a governance and compliance perspective, Translink Shipping has established credentials and operating licenses appropriate for a global freight forwarder. They note C-TPAT membership, U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism compliance, and FMCSA-bonded and licensed NVOCC status. They also indicate AMS, ACS, and AES self-filing capabilities, along with active registrations as an NVOCC with Beijing authorities and with German regulatory bodies. These certifications and registrations illustrate an emphasis on security, regulatory compliance, and cross-border operational efficiency.
Strategically, the company describes a channel network that includes Asia-focused offices capable of handling China port cargo, with an emphasis on leveraging volumes in the United States to strengthen service delivery. The Shanghai office is positioned to coordinate imports and exports through its network, while broader European engagement is supported from bases such as Hamburg, Germany, to facilitate carrier contracting and cargo distribution.
Translink Shipping expresses openness to collaborative partnerships with sales-oriented agents to grow mutual business in their service regions, reflecting a traditional, partner-centric approach common among multinational NVOCCs. The information provided indicates a focus on core freight forwarding disciplines—air and ocean freight, consolidation services, and warehousing—alongside administrative and regulatory competencies that support efficient and compliant international shipments.
