About SEAMODAL TRANSPORT CORP.
Seamodal Transport Corporation is a Hayward, California-based customs broker and freight forwarder licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Filer Code: 701). Founded in 1977, Seamodal operates as an NVOCC and international freight intermediary, handling customs clearance, ocean and air transportation, and marine insurance for importers moving cargo through U.S. ports. Located in the East Bay near the Port of Oakland, one of the West Coast's major container gateways, Seamodal is well-positioned to serve importers sourcing goods from Asia and the Pacific Rim. Their integrated model — combining customs brokerage with freight forwarding — allows importers to manage documentation, compliance, and cargo movement through a single provider.
Seamodal Transport Corporation has been a fixture in the U.S. customs and international freight industry since its founding in 1977. Headquartered at 3540 Arden Road in Hayward, California, the company holds a CBP customs broker license (Filer Code: 701) and operates as a licensed NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier), giving it the ability to issue bills of lading and coordinate ocean freight on behalf of importers and exporters.
Hayward's location in the East Bay puts Seamodal in close proximity to the Port of Oakland, the fifth-busiest container port in the United States and the primary West Coast gateway for trans-Pacific trade. This geographic advantage makes Seamodal a practical choice for importers regularly receiving cargo from China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia — shipments that require prompt customs entry preparation and ISF 10+2 filing compliance.
Seamodal's core service offering covers the full cycle of import logistics: importer security filing (ISF), formal and informal customs entry preparation, HTS code classification, continuous customs bond and single entry bond procurement, and coordination with CBP for cargo release. For importers unfamiliar with the distinction between formal vs. informal entry customs procedures, or those needing guidance on 10-digit HTS code classification, Seamodal's decades of operational experience provide a reliable reference point.
Beyond customs brokerage, Seamodal functions as an international freight forwarder for both ocean and air cargo, and provides marine cargo insurance — a combination that reduces the number of vendors an importer needs to manage. Their NVOCC authority means they can consolidate LCL (less than container load) shipments, which is particularly useful for small and mid-sized importers who do not move full container loads regularly.
Importers who may have questions about importer of record requirements, import bond requirements, or whether their shipments qualify for Section 321 de minimis treatment will find Seamodal's experience in West Coast trade lanes a useful resource. The company's long operational history — spanning nearly five decades — reflects continuity in a field where regulatory knowledge and carrier relationships matter significantly to import compliance outcomes.
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- 1977
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of shipments does Seamodal Transport Corp handle at the Port of Oakland?
Seamodal handles ocean and air cargo imports, including LCL and FCL container shipments moving through the Port of Oakland. As a licensed NVOCC and customs broker, they manage customs clearance, ISF filing, and freight coordination for West Coast trans-Pacific trade lanes.
Does Seamodal Transport Corp assist with customs bonds and importer of record requirements?
Yes. Seamodal provides both continuous customs bond and single entry bond services, and can assist importers in understanding their obligations as the importer of record, including entry filing, HTS classification, and CBP compliance.