United Shipping Inc., the premier Worldwide Association of Independent Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers announced today the appointment of Eimskip Logistics, Inc as its newest member. Eimskip is located in Virginia Beach, Port of Norfolk in Virginia.

Eimskip (Norfolk) was established in 2003, has a staff of 25 with three focusing on sales. They specialize in the movement and storage of temperature controlled cargo. Eimskip also offers a wide range of warehouse, custom brokerage and airfreight services. Their main services include Ocean Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, NVOCC Services, Trucking, Warehousing, Distribution, Fulfillment Services, and they have a Customs Bonded Container Freight Station.

“I am pleased that United Shipping has accepted us as a new partner and look forward to seeing many of my old friends and associates,” said Pat Ambrosio, International Business Manager/Coordinator.

United Shipping, formed in 1988, offers importers and exporters the advantages of multi-national corporations with the expertise that can be found in locally owned and operated businesses. United Shipping's membership covers over 67 countries on 7 continents with over 200 offices around the world.

“We are very pleased with the addition of Eimskip Logistics Inc to the United Shipping Family and excited about the additional business opportunities that this company brings to our association,” said Fred Hall, President of United Shipping. “Many of us have known Pat Ambrosio for a long time. Our membership motto is ‘We're Looking for a Few Good Partners’ and have found a reliable partner in Eimskip Logistics and one that is poised for positive growth and the desire to work with as many partners as possible by being proactive in their sales and service efforts,” continued the President.