International Freight Forwarder · Road · Ocean · Air · IOR
Your trusted partnerfor international freight.
Distinct IOR & Logistics designs tailored transport solutions to support your cargo flows, from first mile to final delivery, backed by a network of partners around the world.
Road, ocean and air freight, customs clearance, warehousing and Importer of Record services: we bring together the expertise your cross-border operations need to succeed.
Our Services
International Solutions Built Around Your Operations
From importation to final delivery, we coordinate every step required for your cross-border operations to run smoothly.
Importer of Record
What Is an Importer of Record?
The Importer of Record (IOR) is the entity responsible for importing goods and meeting the customs and regulatory obligations that apply in the destination country.
Depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the operation, its responsibilities may notably cover:
- Customs declarations
- Import documentation
- Classification of goods
- Duties and taxes
- Necessary authorizations
- Regulatory requirements
- Retention of certain documents
When Do You Need an IOR Service?
- Your business does not have a legal entity in the destination country.
- You need to deploy IT equipment internationally.
- You're shipping equipment to your offices, staff or clients abroad.
- Your end client does not want to act as the importer.
- You need support managing the regulatory requirements of an import.
Our Process
From Your Request to Delivery
Shipment Analysis
- Origin
- Destination
- Type of goods
- Value
- Weight
- Dimensions
- HS code if available
- Preferred date
Requirements Check
Analysis of the requirements applicable to the operation and identification of the right logistics solution.
Documentation Preparation
Coordination of the required commercial, logistics and customs documents.
Transport & Customs
Organization of transport and coordination of customs procedures.
Final Delivery
Once the goods are released, coordination of delivery through to final destination.
Global Coverage
Local Expertise. Global Reach.
We support businesses in their international operations through a network of partners specialized in transport, customs and international trade.
Industries
Solutions Built Around Your Industry
Technology & IT
International Logistics for Technology Equipment
Deploying technology equipment internationally comes with specific challenges: sensitive hardware, high value, compliance requirements and tight deadlines.
We coordinate the transport, compliance, documentation, customs clearance and delivery of your equipment to keep your international rollout projects on track.
Equipment We Handle
- Servers
- Computers
- Network equipment
- Telecommunications
- IT infrastructure
- Data center equipment
- Electronic components
Why Choose Us
Why Distinct IOR & Logistics?
International Freight Forwarding Expertise
An experienced team managing transport and customs formalities on a global scale.
A Trusted Network
Carrier and customs partners selected for the reliability of their operations.
A Single Point of Contact
End-to-end, centralized coordination to simplify your international operations.
Solutions Tailored to Every Shipment
Dedicated support for fragile, sensitive, oversized or out-of-gauge shipments.
Real-Time Tracking
Continuous visibility over your shipments, from pickup through to delivery.
Responsive Support
A team on hand to support your international projects.
Let's Talk About Your Project
An Import Project or International Shipment in Mind?
Tell us what you need, where your goods are coming from and where they're going. Our team will review your request and put together a solution that fits.