EXPERTISE
We continue to enhance and expand our trade-sensitive expertise through strategic expansions within current markets and into new ones. Learn more about the growth of our organization in our quest to offer unrivaled support for our customers on our Heritage page.
Meat, Seafood, & Dairy Goods
Your customers expect year-round access to premium proteins and dairy. We support clients like you with their beef from South America, salmon from the North Atlantic, shellfish from the Mediterranean and Asia, and specialty cheeses between the US and Europe. Procuring and distributing these products across borders means navigating complex USDA and FDA requirements, cold chain logistics, and rigorous inspection procedures. You need a partner who understands the perishable protein and dairy trades from dock to distribution.
Beyond our decades of experience in meat, seafood, and dairy logistics — and our active participation in U.S. food safety and trade associations — we’re consumers too. We ensure your shipments meet all regulatory and cold chain standards so your products arrive fresh, safe, and ready for sale — and we can enjoy them with our families at our own tables.
HOW WE SUPPORT THE MEAT, SEAFOOD, AND DAIRY SUPPLY CHAIN
- USDA FSIS and FDA coordination for meat, seafood, and dairy imports
- HTS classification and documentation for regulated perishable goods
- Cold chain management from port to final destination
- On-site inspection support at major chilled and frozen ports
- Industry participation with MICA, IFPA, and IDDBA
With on-site teams at key perishable gateways and cold chain experts on staff, you can simplify your perishable supply chain and focus on your core priorities. Trust Alba to navigate the complexities of meat, seafood, and dairy imports — ensuring compliance, protecting quality, and keeping your products in market.
Lumber, Paper, & Pulp Products
Your customers depend on a steady supply of lumber, paper, and pulp products — whether it’s hardwood from South America, softwood from Canada, recycled paper from Europe, or pulp from Asia. Your sourcing and distribution spans continents, and each shipment must navigate US customs requirements, trade regulations, and environmental compliance measures. You need a logistics partner who understands both the pace of your industry and the rules that govern it.
We offer deep experience in forest product logistics and active involvement in US trade and manufacturing associations to ensure your shipments meet all federal import regulations so your products get to market.
HOW WE SUPPORT THE LUMBER, PAPER, & PULP SUPPLY CHAIN
- Compliance with Lacey Act requirements for imported wood products
- HTS classification accuracy for complex material grades and product types
- Management of import licenses, certificates, and country-of-origin documentation
- Coordinated handling of bulk, breakbulk, and containerized shipments
- Industry participation with the International Wood Products Association (IWPA)
With on-site representation at key breakbulk and container ports, plus remote filing capabilities at all others, you can simplify your forest product supply chain with us. Trust Alba to navigate the complexities of lumber, paper, and pulp imports — ensuring compliance, minimizing delays, and keeping your business supplied.
Wine & Spirits Products
Imported wines and spirits move through one of the most tightly regulated supply chains in the world. From federal oversight to state-by-state distribution rules, each step requires accuracy, timing, and coordination across agencies, carriers, warehouses, and retail partners.
Whether your portfolio includes Old World wines, New World varietals, small-batch craft labels, or established national brands, your goal is the same: predictable movement from point of origin into or throughout the US market — without unnecessary disruption.
We support importers, distributors, and producers with the regulatory and logistical steps required to move beverage alcohol across borders and into commercial channels.
How We Support the Wine & Spirits Supply Chain
- TTB entry compliance and FDA documentation for imported beverage alcohol
- Experience working within control states and state-specific receiving processes, including proprietary demand planning to optimize in-state volumes
- Routing and carrier planning for temperature-sensitive or high-value SKUs, when required
- Coordination for mixed-container, multi-region, and seasonal allocation shipments
- Coast-to-coast warehousing options to support market proximity and release timing
With teams familiar with the wines and spirits regulatory environment and the operational pace of this category, we help support the movement of products from vineyard, distillery, or bottling line to and throughout US distribution networks — while maintaining flow, documentation accuracy, and timeline awareness.
Produce & Perishable Goods
Fresh produce supply chains move fast — often across hemispheres and harvest seasons — and every hour between origin and store shelf matters. From citrus and berries to tropical fruit, herbs, and specialty crops, these products require precise temperature control, accurate documentation, and coordination with multiple regulatory agencies.
We work with overseas producers, importers, US-based growers, and distributors to help navigate the US entry process for produce shipments, supporting both compliance requirements and the operational tempo this sector demands.
SUPPORT FOR PRODUCE GROWERS, IMPORTERS, & SHIPPERS
- Coordination and documentation for USDA and APHIS requirements, including fumigation and country-of-origin declarations
- Preparation and submission of customs entry and paperwork for perishable commodities
- Exam and inspection coordination, including administrative support during USDA or FDA reviews
- Guidance and planning for temperature-controlled transport and storage across modes and gateways
- 24/7 access to brokerage and operations teams familiar with produce timelines and variability
With teams positioned at key perishable gateways — and experience working within season-based and allocation-driven shipping schedules — we help support clearance timelines and maintain product flow from port to cold storage to distribution.
Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, & Accessories
Fashion moves quickly — and the market doesn’t wait. Seasonal collections, capsule drops, and replenishment programs all depend on predictable movement through customs, origin, and destination logistics. Delays in classification, documentation, or forced labor inquiries can impact launch windows and margins.
We work with apparel and footwear brands, retailers, and sourcing teams to support the regulatory, routing, and visibility elements that keep product flowing from manufacturer to distribution.
How We Support Fashion Supply Chains
- Risk screening and due diligence support related to forced labor legislation, including UFLPA
- AI-powered tariff classification review and documentation analysis for apparel and footwear
- Purchase order and inbound flow coordination from factory to warehouse
- Tools for inventory visibility and logistics milestone tracking
- Landed cost reporting to support buying, pricing, and margin planning
Alignment With How Fashion Really Moves
Our team works across multiple sourcing regions, seasonal calendars, and release cycles. We understand the timing pressures unique to apparel and footwear programs — from early bulk shipments to late-stage replenishment. We support supply chain decisions that maintain product flow and keep your collections in market when they are most in demand.
Food and Beverage Products
Today’s consumers expect the brands they love to be on the shelf year-round. That means ingredient and finished-goods sourcing often spans hemispheres and climates — with products moving through regulatory and temperature-controlled supply chains to arrive in market ready for sale.
Whether your portfolio includes pasta and sparkling water from the Mediterranean, jams and canned goods from Australia and New Zealand, packaged food and juices from South America, or herbs, spices, and bottled beverages from around the world, we support the movement of food and beverage products into the US market with awareness of both regulatory structure and operational timing.
We work with importers, distributors, and global sourcing teams to coordinate documentation, entry procedures, and supply chain steps that support product quality and compliance through each stage of transit.
SUPPORT FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS
- Coordination for FDA entry requirements and related documentation
- Operational familiarity with FSMA requirements and program workflows
- Support for state-level beverage distribution frameworks, including bailment environments
- Participation in US food and beverage industry associations and working groups
DESIGNED FOR TEMPERATURE-CONTROLED AND SHELF STABLE SUPPLY CHAINS
With teams at key chilled and frozen entry gateways, as well as dry food epicenters — and remote filing capabilities across all ports — we support product flow from vessel to cold storage to distributor network as required. Our role is to help maintain movement through regulatory checkpoints and keep your products accessible to the consumers who expect them.
Semiconductors & Electronics
Semiconductor, electronics, and appliance supply chains are highly engineered — both in the products themselves and in the regulatory frameworks that govern their movement. For years, KSI served as a trusted partner to manufacturers and component suppliers that needed logistics programs built around precision, documentation accuracy, and predictable lead times.
Since joining Alba in 2022, the KSI team continues to lead our semiconductor and electronics practice, supported by additional technology, corporate resources, and expanded operational reach.
This is the same team that contributed to the development of the HTS structure for semiconductor production machinery (heading 8486), including work related to the legal notes and explanatory guidance that shape classification and global treatment of these products today.
SUPPORT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR, APPLIANCE, & ELECTRONICS PROGRAMS
- Preparation of binding ruling requests for classification clarity
- Post Summary Corrections and protests, when appropriate
- Engagement on legislative and regulatory developments impacting the sector
- Custom logistics program design for component, equipment, and finished device flows
Our semiconductor and electronics practice works with your sourcing, trade compliance, and logistics teams to help support predictable movement of high-value, high-precision goods across borders — in alignment with the pace and technical requirements of your production cycles.
Chemicals & EPA Regulated Products
Chemical imports move through one of the most closely monitored regulatory environments in the US. Beyond transportation, the movement of EPA-regulated goods requires coordination across agencies, carriers, and tank/packaging providers — with attention to documentation accuracy and handling standards.
We support importers and distributors who work with specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, intermediates, additives, and other regulated substances, helping navigate entry requirements and organize transport networks suited to the specific handling needs of each product.
HOW WE SUPPORT CHEMICAL SUPPLY CHAINS
- Access to vetted hazardous materials carriers and partners with operational safety controls
- Experience working within the EPA Notice of Arrival (NOA) process
- Electronic documentation workflows across EPA regions
- Visibility tools that support point-to-point shipment tracking across modes
- Fully vetted and performance-tested ISO tank carrier network
Tank Movement & Handling Coordination
For bulk movements, we collaborate with a network of ISO tank operators and cleaning facilities across the US and Canada. This supports:
- Pick-up from ports and rail terminals
- Delivery to manufacturers and customer facilities
- Cleaning and turnaround scheduling aligned with forward demand planning
This approach supports product flow, reduces idle equipment time, and helps maintain alignment between shipping cycles and production needs.
Trade sensitive imports
If you’re struggling to find a logistics partner to support you with your trade-sensitive product’s transportation requirements, we want to speak with you. Our expertise in handling trade-sensitive product logistics is how we’ve made a name for ourselves.
Ethical and compliant sourcing and transportation is of course top of mind for you, but you must be able to demonstrate your strategy as you approach US borders. We can help:
- UFLPA Risk assessments on upstream providers, components and raw materials from sensitive environments
- Antidumping / countervailing / trade remedy duties
- Multiagency admissibility approval management
- Bilateral trade agreement and country of origin product valuation guidance
Partner with us early when possible, but even if you have an established supply line, we can assess your environment, guide you should there be risks, and provide you with a comprehensive logistics and customs solution for your trade-sensitive goods should you need it.
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