ÿþ<HTML> <style type="text/css"> <!-- A:link {color: #000099;} A:visited {color:#990000;} A:hover {color:#330066; background-color:#CCCCCC;} //--> </style><HEAD> <TITLE>Dear Customer - About our company - Sefco Export - Overseas Moving Specialists - See: www.sefco-export.com/corporate-info.htm - International Shipping Specialists - Export-Import Agents, Overseas Moving and Shipping Services - Expert Advice, Guidance, Management Services</TITLE> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <META NAME="keywords" CONTENT="international shipping, international shipping company, international car shipping, overseas shipping, international auto shipping, international freight shipping, international container shipping"> <META NAME="description" CONTENT="Sefco Export specializes in the international shipping of automobiles, motorcycles, motorboats, oversized construction equipment, military vehicles, sailboats, personal effects and household goods throughout the world."> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript"> <!-- Begin function popUp(URL) { day = new Date(); id = day.getTime(); eval("page" + id + " = window.open(URL, '" + id + "', 'toolbar=0,scrollbars=yes,location=0,statusbar=0,menubar=0,resizable=yes,width=1020,height=910');"); } // End --> </script></HEAD> <BODY bgcolor="#CDC9C9"><font face="arial"> <CENTER> <TABLE cellSpacing=4 cellPadding=4 width="1025" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=top bgcolor="#E8E8E8"> <P align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2><IMG src="http://www.sefco-export.com/sefcoexport-2.gif"></FONT> <BR><FONT color="#000000" face="Verdana, arial" size=2>E-mail: <A href="mailto:info@sefco-export.com"><FONT color=#000000>info@sefco-export.com</FONT></A><BR> <CENTER> <TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=2 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR> <td bgcolor="#E8E8E8"> </td></tr></table> <TABLE cellSpacing="10" cellPadding="10" width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR> <td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <table bgcolor="#363636" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" border="2" width="24%" align="left"> <tr><td><center><font color ="#FFFFFF" size="1"><A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/references.htm" target="_blank"> <IMG alt="US based company, Worldwide scope" hspace=3 src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/250park-4a.jpg" border="0"></A> <br> <nobr>US based company, Worldwide in scope</nobr></font> </center> </td></tr></table> &nbsp; &nbsp; <FONT size="4"><b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</FONT></b><font size=2 face="Verdana, arial"> <br><nobr> &nbsp; &nbsp; <b>International Shipping & Logistics</b> - <b>Special Services</b> </font> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/contact.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#000000" face="calibri" size="2">click here to contact us</font></a> &nbsp;</nobr> <br><table cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="right"> <tr><td><center><font face="calibri" size="4">main tel: 888-268-0565</font> <br><font face="calibri" size="2">outside USA: 718-268-6233</font><br> <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/prof_attn.JPG" alt="Overseas Moving Specialists, International Shipping Agents, Licensed, Bonded, Insured" border="0"></a></center> </td</tr></table> <br> <br> <BR><font size=3 face="calibri"> &nbsp; Ladies and Gentlemen:<BR> <BR> <nobr> &nbsp; Greetings! &nbsp; Please allow me to introduce our company to you.</font></nobr><br> <font size=2 face="calibri"> <br> &nbsp; &nbsp; <font color="darkblue"><b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</b></font> is a privately-held New York State corporation <br> &nbsp; &nbsp; <font size="2">(founded in <FONT color="#000000">Forest Hills</font> - New York City, New York USA). </font> <ul> <table bgcolor="#363636" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" border="2" align="right"> <tr><td><font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">See our online guides...<br><br></font><center><font color ="#FFFFFF" size="1"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/allnjpiers2.jpg"><br> New York harbor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/onlinefeatures.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">image galleries, resources</a><br> <br> &nbsp; See cargo ships in Yokohama Harbor &nbsp; [<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/bigshot_yharbor2.jpg" target="_blank"><font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">big view</a>] &nbsp; [<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/sefco_intl_shipping.jpg" target="_blank"><font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">passing through</a>] &nbsp; <br> </font></center> </td></tr></table><BR> Sefco provides dependable overseas transportation services, expert advice to exporters, and holds an ocean freight forwarders license from the US Government. &nbsp; Key personnel hold TSA Transportation Security Agency TWIC credentials, for access to secure areas in US ports. <br><center><font face="calibri" size="3">Put simply:&nbsp; </font> <font face="calibri" size="3"><b>International Shipping is our business. </b></font></center><br> <b>We arrange for the shipping of cargo & all kinds of property to places all over the world. </b> <br> Tell us more about what commodity you plan to ship, and we'll tell you more about the shipping process and how to get it done. <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/commodity.htm"><FONT color="#000000">Commercial Cargo/Heavy Equipment, or Personal Property?</a></font> &nbsp; Sefco Export ships all kinds of cargo to destinations worldwide. </a> </ul> Our history includes more than 2 decades of "hands-on" operational experience arranging: <ul> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/roro_shipping_company.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">RoRo shipping</a></font> for H/H "high & heavy" equipment shipments, POV personally owned vehicles & rolling equipment shipping, boats on trailers/cradles & oversized cargo shipping, B/B "breakbulk" and Lo/Lo "lift on lift off" shipments, export-import <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/fcl_container_shipping_company.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">FCL full container load</font></a> shipments, warehouse to terminal and door-to-door "<A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/acronyms.htm#PE" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">HHG/PE</a>"</font> personal property <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/basics/steps.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">overseas moves</a></font>, LCL less than container-loads for smaller sized shipments, export packaging (buy prefabricated <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/lcl_export_packaging.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">packaging</a></font> or custom made to order), procurement services, ex-im marketing/sales/logistics, and special projects of a broad nature. </ul> Sefco has a well developed network of top-notch origin & destination <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/alpha_naples.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">agents</a></font> located throughout the world. <br><b>We can provide good advice</b> and present the best choices for sailing routes and options, be it port to port only or door-to-door international service. <br><br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Companies, institutions and individuals from across the USA and around the world, work with us to ship their property overseas. We arrange import moves - into the USA, export moves - from the USA, as well as 3rd country to 3rd country movements. <b>Commercial Business accounts</b> (non-personal property) can work with our commercial department: <a href="http://www.sefcologistics.com" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">Sefco Logistics</font></a> to provide shipping services, support and solutions for any commercial export/import related needs. <br><br>International Logistics: <FONT color="#000000"><u>reliable door to door service</u>, <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/economy.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">economical options</font></a> and expertise. &nbsp; As a result of carefully building our business over many years - especially in our knowledge and selection of carriers and agents - we provide you - the <a href="http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/faq/reg/reg0002.html" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">USPPI</font></a>, property owner and shipper: &nbsp; <b> good service and peace of mind.</b> <br><br> "<B>Overseas Moving Specialists</B>" - Worldwide Logistics <br> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/cont-26b.JPG" align="left" border="5" alt="Ship a FCL Container"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; At <b>Sefco Export</b> you'll find experienced and trustworthy professionals - well versed in import/export shipping - offering highly specialized services. We handle <FONT color="#000000">Roll-on Roll-off vehicle logistics</font>, boat shipping, high and heavy "ag" equipment shipping, FCL full containers, LCL partial containers, <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/acronyms.htm#PE" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">HHG/PE</font></a> personal property shipments, <FONT color="#000000">commercial cargo export/import clearance, general freight forwarding and distribution services.</font> <b> Our online resources</b> include: our <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/mainmenu.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">main menu</font></a>, <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/easy_guide.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">easy reference guides</font></a>, <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rate_guides/country-gridindex.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">country rate guides</font></a> and <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rate_guides/roro-rategridindex.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">roro shipping guides</a> and literally hundreds of web-pages meant to give site visitors a better general idea about the procedures and costs involved with international transportation. <br><br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; All ocean & air rates must reconfirmed at the time the cargo is actually ready for receipt by the sea or air carrier. Sefco will provide an estimate only, for cargo moving "way in the future". Please read our "<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/basics/fclpreamble.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">Service Preambles</font></a>" that help to explain the <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/acronyms.htm"><FONT color="#000000">terminology</font></a> and many factors that impact on shipping rates, schedules and availability of service. Businesses can commission a feasability study for determining duties, landed costs, carrier routings and other logistical considerations. Please read <a href="#guides"><FONT color="#000000">our online guides</a></font>, for a "primer" on international shipping. Online guides serve as estimates only. New commercial accounts require a retainer, in order to receive Account Support services. <br> <br><table width="25%" align="right" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td> <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/astoria-ship.jpg" alt="Get a rate for moving overseas - please fill in out online form - click here" border="1"></a> </td></tr></table>Important reminder: *All air, land and ocean carrier rates must be re-confirmed in writing and <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/industry_standards/quote_validity_terms.htm"><FONT color="#000000"> are subject to change</font></a> without notice! &nbsp; Shippers are encouraged to use our web site to learn more about freight forwarding and the shipping process. Background details on our company history and long standing relationships with steamship lines, ocean freight consolidator <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/sti_gsa.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>nvocc's</a></font> and overseas destination agents are posted on our web site. <br> <br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<b>We arrange worldwide shipping of...</b> <br><br>FCL <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/fclsitemap.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>full container-loads</FONT></a>, LCL <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/lclsitemap.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>less than container-loads</FONT></a>, RoRo <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorositemap.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>vehicle shipping</FONT></a>, as well as A/F <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/airsitemap.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>expedited air cargo</FONT></a>. Our extensive collection of <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/sitemap.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>online resources</font></a> are designed to make it easy to <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/country-gridindex.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>find the rate</a></FONT> for your shipment*, and to <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/steps.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>learn more about the process</a></font>. We can arrange to pickup, prepare/package and ship your property to practically anywhere in the world. </ul> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;If you need to ship your property - from the States going abroad (outbound) - or from overseas to the USA (inbound), please <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/contact.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">contact us</font></a>. When communicating please be sure to give us all of your details: from where (origin), to where (destination), describe what you have, and when it has to go. We will respond promptly.<br> <br> <b>Moving Overseas just got easier!</b><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; To obtain a rate confirmation for shipping your personal effects, vehicle, boat, heavy & high equipment, or other property/commodity going overseas, please use our RFQ Request For Quotation form: <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"> <FONT color=#000000><B>shipping rate request</B></FONT></A><br> <br> <font size="2">Service levels include: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/premium.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>Sefco Premium Service</A> and <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/economy.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>Economy Self Service</FONT></a>. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Our customers are our <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/references.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>best references</A>.</FONT><br> <a name="guides"> </a> <br> <CENTER><table width="100%" bgcolor="#E8E8E8" border="2" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="2"><tr><td><br><table cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" border="0"> <tr><td><center> <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/hhgpe_projects.JPG" alt="Overseas Moving Specialists, International Shipping Agents, Licensed, Bonded, Insured" border="2"></a></center> </td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </td></tr></table> <nobr><font size="+1">&nbsp; &nbsp; Free online guides: </font>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/easy_guide.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color="#000000">Take a quick tour of our web site</a>.</font> &nbsp; &nbsp; <font size=2> Watch our online videos: "<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/reviews/importer_security_filing.htm"><FONT size="2" color="#000000">Importer Security Filing</a>" - "<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/reviews/heavy_equipment_a.htm"><FONT size="2" color="#000000">Ship Heavy Equipment</a>" - "<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/overseas_moving.htm"><FONT size="2" color="#000000">Overseas Moving Specialists</a>"</font> &nbsp; &nbsp; <ul> <font size=2>&nbsp; &nbsp; <b>To help you get a better idea</b> about <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/acronyms.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>shipping terminology</a></FONT>...<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ...and how things work - including the cost for shipping* <br>HH High and Heavy Equipment, POV Personally Owned Vehicles, HHG Household Goods, PE Personal Effects,<br> and other cargo (<A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/acronyms.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">NOS</a></font>) to destinations worldwide, please have a look at our international shipping guides.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </ul> <CENTER> <table width="100%" align="center"> <tr><td> <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/steps.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/stepsimage6.jpg" alt="the next step is up to you"></a></td><td><font size="2"><FONT color="darkblue"> International Shipping Guides </font> <br>&nbsp; <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rate_guides/country-gridindex.htm" target="_blank"> <FONT color="#000000" size="2">www.sefco-export.com/rate_guides/country-gridindex.htm</FONT></A> &nbsp; <font size="1">[Personal Effects]</font> <br> &nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rate_guides/roro-rategridindex.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000" size="2">www.sefco-export.com/rate_guides/roro-rategridindex.htm</FONT></A> &nbsp; <font size="1"> [Vehicles]</font> <br><br> "General Guidance for Moving Overseas" <br> &nbsp; <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/basics/steps.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/basics/steps.htm</FONT></A> <br> &nbsp; <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/informal-advice.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/informal-advice.htm</FONT></A> <br> &nbsp; <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/basics/lclfactsheet.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/basics/lclfactsheet.htm</FONT></A> <br> &nbsp; <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/basics/fclfactsheet.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/basics/fclfactsheet.htm</FONT></A> <br> &nbsp; <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/premium.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/premium.htm</FONT></A> <br> &nbsp; <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/economy.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/economy.htm</FONT></A> <br> &nbsp; <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/payment/transact_business.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/payment/transact_business.htm</FONT></A> <br> <br>To read our on-line guide in Spanish, please see:<br> &nbsp; <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/pasos.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/pasos.htm</FONT></A> (Espanol) </font></td></tr></table> <table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="3" width="90%"> <tr><td> <font size=2> <b>"Free Online Support"</b> <br> <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"> <FONT color=#000000><B>shipping rate request form</B></FONT></A> <br><br>"How to Proceed with Sefco" <br> <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm</FONT></A> <br><br>"Standard Shipping Contract" <br><A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/contract.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/shipping/contract.htm</FONT></A> <br><br>"SLI Shipper Letter of Instruction" <br> <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/sli.htm" target="_blank"><FONT size="2" color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/shipping/sli.htm</FONT></A> <br> </td><td><table align="right" width="40%"><tr><td><center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/mainmenu.htm"><FONT size="1" color=#000000>M A I N &nbsp; 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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <b><font color="#002d51"> Special Projects </font></b> - Need to ship your high value vehicle via airfreight? <br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We provide a broad range of value-added services.<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <u>Purchasing services</u>: Buy goods for export/overseas delivery. <ul>Currently the US is experiencing a huge increase in exports. Due to current rates of foreign exchange, buying goods in the USA - for export overseas - has become a real bargain! &nbsp; This also means that most ships are departing fully loaded, so its important to <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/roro_guides.htm#spaceallocation" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>reserve space</font></a> on the desired vessel well in advance of the proposed shipping date. For some high demand trade lanes we recommend booking your shipment at least 8 weeks in advance. To protect your cargo while in transit, we arrange for comprehensive <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/insure.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>marine cargo insurance</a></FONT> coverage for your consignment</a>. </ul> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/sitemap.htm#commerce" target="_blank"><b><font color="#002d51">Commerce and Business Services</a> - </font><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/sitemap.htm#resources" target="_blank"><font color="#002d51">Information Resources</a> </font></b><br><br><ul> Our extensive website provides a wealth of information about international shipping and export/import commerce. &nbsp;From time to time we post important advisories on our web site: &nbsp;shipping service alerts, world port news updates, "general rate guidelines", photo galleries, case studies & analyses. &nbsp; We also maintain an extensive collection of outbound links of more generalized interest, often geared toward <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/expat.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">Expat Activities</FONT></A> and the <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/business.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">Export Import</font></a> business community. <br><br> If you are a new shipper and SEFCO account, please have a look at our <a href="http://www.thebest-of.info/sefco_links/security1.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>security review</a></FONT> and <A href="http://www.sefco-export.com/payment/transact_business.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>payment</a> instructions</FONT>. <br>First time shippers and new SEFCO acccounts will need to "<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/payment/transact_business.htm#knownshipperid" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">become known</a></FONT>". <br>Current security measures require our company to perform <a href="http://www.thebest-of.info/sefco_links/security1.htm#definitions" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>OFAC</a></font> and other related checks in order to process orders for new shippers. This takes time to prepare. <br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Once you have your SEFCO account opened, with payment and <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/sli.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">SLI</a></font> / <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/payment/transact_business.htm#knownshipperid" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">ID information</a></FONT> on file, we can help you with all your international logistical needs. New account booking requests (BR's) are handled on a <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/acronyms.htm#fifo" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">first come, first served</a></FONT> basis. &nbsp; <br><a name="policy"></a> <br><font color="darkblue"> <nobr>For new shippers and experienced shippers alike, it is important to keep informed on market conditions.</font></nobr> <br> We recommend reading trade publications such as the Journal of Commerce (<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/advisories/resources_joc.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>JOC</a></FONT>), along with our <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/easy_guide.htm#advisory" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">online advisories</a></font> and port news updates. Space on SS Lines can be very tight, so be sure to make you booking/reservations well in advance of the desired shipping date. Payment of your deposit/full amount and submitting your SLI shippers lettter of instructions, will allow us to open your file and start working on the consignment. <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/policy_arc.htm"><FONT color=#000000>Company policies</a></font> are posted on our website and business is conducted subject to the laws and regulations of the US Government; all orders are subject to our standard contract <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/contract.htm#terms" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>terms and conditions</a> for service</FONT>. Please see: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/online_tos.htm"><FONT color=#000000>www.sefco-export.com/online_tos.htm</a></font> <a name="writtenconfirmation"></a> <br><br>Business is conducted electronically and all instructions are placed in writing, including: &nbsp;rate quotations and general advise, SS Line booking requests and confirmations, transmission of documents such as DR dock receipts, BL bill of lading instructions, AES / ITN - EEI <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/advisories/eei_100108.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>Electonic Export Information</a></font> docs (required for US Customs, formerly called SED <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/acronyms.htm#sed" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>Shippers Export Declaration</a></FONT>), and marine insurance certificates. No telephone/verbal offers or instructions can be conveyed. Everything is confirmed in writing. Please <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/normal_terms_item3.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>click here</a></font> to watch our video on this topic. If you have any general questions please feel free to email our office at the <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/contact.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>contact address</a></FONT> provided on our website. Rate requests are best handled by filling in your details using our <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>online rate request form.</a></FONT> <br><br><nobr> <font color="darkblue" size="2"> Our designated commercial forwarding offices, overseas agents, warehouses and the piers all require advance appointments.</font></nobr><br> Plan ahead! &nbsp; Before showing up at a warehouse/terminal, depot or office -- always call ahead. Please Email our office for instructions. &nbsp;&nbsp; <br><b>INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS IS OUR SPECIALTY. </b> &nbsp; SEFCO EXPORT has a proven track record for <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/fiscal_responsibility.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color=#000000>fiscal reliability.</a></font> &nbsp;<br>The most important point:&nbsp; It's "never too early" to start making advance preparation for an overseas shipment. </ul> &nbsp; &nbsp; If you have any questions or need assistance please email us directly at: <br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <A href="mailto:info@sefco-export.com"><FONT color=#000000>info@sefco-export.com</FONT></A> <br> <br> We look forward to working with you. <BR> <BR>Cordially,<BR> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/memo_staff_jq.htm" target="_blank""><FONT color=#000000>Joseph T. Quinn</a></font>, President <BR> <BR><b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</b> <a name="twic"></a> <br> <font size="2">main tel: 888-268-0565 </b> (24 hrs)</font><font size="2"> &nbsp; main fax: 718-732-2863 </b></font><br> <br>contact us: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/contact.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">click here for our online directory</font></a> &nbsp; <br><a name="nonpubliccorporation"></a> <br> <u>Admin</u>: 1 Ascan Avenue, Suite PH-74, Forest Hills, New York 11375 USA<br> <font color="darkblue" size="2">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Note: The streets of Forest Hills Gardens are private streets. <br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <font><font color="darkblue" size="1">Our administrative office is not a public facility. Parking is restricted </font><br><br> <ul> <font size="3" color="darkblue">Have a question or concern?&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate/contact.htm" target="_blank"><font size="2" color="#000000">contact our sales department via email </font></a> <br>Need a rate? &nbsp; For detailed information and pricing please use our:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"><font face="calibri" color="#000000">INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATE REQUEST FORM</a></font> </font></ul> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <FONT size="4"><b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</b></FONT><BR> <FONT size="1" color="#000000"> Sefco Export holds a Federal Maritime <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/fmc_overseas_transport.htm" target="_blank"><FONT color="#000000">OTI</a> Lic. 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