When people ask what CMI does, I tell them we control the uncontrollable. Moving cargo through the worlds busiest ports is challenging - circumstances can change by the hour. And though some situations are beyond our control, we are a company made up of men and women who think on their feet.
At CMI, our approach can best be described as “whatever it takes”. Being nimble yet focused has earned us an untarnished reputation for no-excuses excellence. Each one of our bright professionals offers a great mix: part independent thinker, part team player. Their enduring dedication and sharp expertise combine to conquer any obstacle that threatens the supply chain.
In the decades since CMI began, the world has undergone startling change. In every industry worldwide, technology has upped the bar, dictating a demanding pace. We have made a commitment to continue setting the standard for our industry - with streamlined operations, groundbreaking tracking software and a near-reverence for enhanced communication.
CMI’s creative leadership has resulted in employees who are empowered and effective. And that, of course, translated to customer service that’s second to none. We look forward to the opportunity to prove it.
Robert A. Curry, Jr. President
Fast, Safe and Smart
Welcome to
California Multimodal, LLC
Our solid port alliances, interchange agreements and longstanding industry relationships form the foundation for CMI’s comprehensive suite of drayage services. The network we have carved offers every client unparalleled efficiency, cost-conscious options and time-sensitive delivery. Drawing on diverse backgrounds in all facets of the transportation field, our team consistently creates solutions to ever-changing parameters of coordinated transportation.
CMI operations reach from Washington State to México, New Jersey to Florida. Our dispatchers communicate seamlessly with marine terminals minute by minute, ready to move your freight when and where it needs to go with maximized capacity and range.
You enjoy peace of mind in knowing you have the industry’s most experienced pros treating your shipments as if they were their own.
Information turns the world and giving our clients access to it is one of CMI’s strengths. Evidence is our proprietary software, the CMI Container Tracking System, quite simply the industry’s most sophisticated, flexible, EDI compatible and updated by the second.
Continuously refined by the demands of the real world, this web-based program offers up to 29 ways to access the status of your shipment – by container, SKU number, vessel, purchase order or estimated time of arrival, to name a few. Facts are offered in real time, and in unprecedented detail. Other software might tell you the cargo is on hold – CMI tells you why.
However you need to access your data is how CMI offers it; ready for you to download, merge and sort. We have everything it takes to customize our programs to your exact specifications.
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When CMI’s trucks first took to the roads in 1984, they paved the way for what would become the largest landbridge network on the West Coast. Today, we provide one-stop, big-picture logistics – full-service supply chain management that encompasses transportation, warehousing and distribution of both international and domestic cargo.The Certainty of CMI
As a reliable, fully accountable supply chain operator, CMI adheres to stringent guidelines for safety and security. We take great pride in these impeccable credentials and the confidence they instill in our valued clients.
o Uniform Intermodal Interchange Association
o C-TPAT and FAST Participant
o Hazardous Material Transportation License
o Broker’s Authority
o California Motor Carrier Permit
o Customs Bond
o Customs-Bonded Warehouses
o Satisfactory CHP-BIT and Federal Ratings
o 48-State Common Carrier Registration
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Managing the Supply Chain
with Relentless Drive
Pulling Back
To Scope The Big Picture,
Moving In
To Focus On The Details
Doing everything we can to deliver optimal efficiency to our clients is CMI’s unwavering goal. While control of your cargo is centralized, day to day operations are definitely not:
o Our vast container yard facilities allow us to manage movement of both inbound and outbound containers.
o Not all warehouse operations meet the stringent guidelines in place to be customs bonded, as CMI’s U.S. facilities are. Operating securely and around the clock, they offer you flexibility for storage or rapid mobilization.
o Highly refined handling procedures and transloading capabilities insure your cost-effective operation and a supply chain that is unimpeded.
o CMI’s location within California’s overweight corridor, coupled with our specialized equipment, allows us to move cargo weighing up to 90,000 pounds.
In an energy-charged environment, commanding the smooth movement of freight requires a perfect balance of time restraints, space requirements and cost
considerations. The experienced logistics experts of CMI meet this challenge with calm precision.
From Tacoma to Tijuana
Newark to Miami
The arteries for global trade are still the waterways, and the neighboring ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the busiest in the nation. CMI is proud to operate the largest landbridge network operating from these ports, the heart of our expansive transportation web. It encompasses marine terminals, rail hubs, distribution centers and assembly plants all along the West Coast into México and on the East Coast from New York/New Jersey to the Port of Miami.
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From marine terminals to
rail yards, from secure
warehouses to the open
road, CMI’s start-to-finish
services are responsive,
flexible and time
sensitive.
CMI Services – Whatever It Takes
For Whatever You Need
impeccable
logistics
requires
specialized
knowledge
cmi
delivers
excellence
in
both
TruckingPair your cargo with the most experienced drivers in the industry and our own fleet of 53-ft. air-ride trailers. Then, track it in real time as it moves from the harbors, over the highways, near and far, day and night, through CMI’s closely managed network. Our superior software certifies accurate time keeping records, flags violations, monitors equipment and demands strict compliance.
o Mini Landbridge Services in place from Seattle to San Diego, are the foundation of CMI’s trucking capabilities. The hub of our extensive landbridge network includes the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the busiest in the nation, where the vast majority of cargo moving through the West Coast arrives.
o Store/Door Services help you streamline your operations, saving time, eliminating unnecessary steps and delivering unfragmented peace of mind, from rail or harbor right to your door. Ever-cost conscious, CMI returns containers at nothing less than top speed.
Warehousing
CMI maintains extensive warehouses to insure that you cut costs and lead-time. Many operate below the border, where CMI de México, a strategic partner to CMI, works closely with local assembly facilities, called Maquiladoras. These secure warehouses, located in all the right places, drastically reduce our exposure. They are integral to CMI’s leadership position, allowing us to offer smart, customized programs for your international cargo.
CMI de México, a strategic partner to CMI, is here to help you maximize the advantages offered by the country’s Maquiladora and PITEX communities. Count on our experience for uninterrupted logistics, rapid mobilization and full-service fulfillment for your international operations.
It takes experience,
teamwork and savvy to coordinate smooth transitions between the United States and México – and between international and domestic carriers. For CMI, it’s all in a day’s work. With secure facilities on both sides of the border, we’re equipped and capable of reducing your exposure and increasing your
productivity.
A thorough understanding of the complexities of international border crossings is demonstrated daily by CMI’s seasoned Customer Service technicians. The depth of their knowledge is what it takes to facilitate proper and timely customs documentation. From point of entry to final destination, your cargo is managed with unrelenting diligence.
CMI’s International Cross Border Services are carried out by a fleet that’s capable of making hundreds of border crossings every day. All our operations align with initiatives under Customs-Trade Partners Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Free and Secure Trade (FAST). An extensive communication network keeps us – and you – informed every minute of every mile.
The CMI philosophy is flexible, customer-friendly, and technology-driven. Customizing our services to fit your needs is what elevates us from a simple provider to a strategic partner.
What’s In Store
For Your
Supply Chain
?
Three highly secure locations
;
Tijuana and Méxicali in
Baja California and Cuidad Juárez in Chihuahua. CMI de
México offers warehousing capabilities that are second
to none.
Nearly a million square feet of space
– clean, secure
and well managed – can be factored into your supply
chain when you partner with CMI de México. Armed
with state-of-the-art security, these facilities open
the door for less risk, reduced costs and shorter
production time.
The flexibility of our warehousing services
reflects
CMI’s whatever-you-need attitude.
Vendor Managed Inventory
Enjoy
the shortest possible lead-time
and the highest flexibility for your
south-of-the-border operations.
CMI de México is the most
experienced warehousing partner
you’ll find, offering reliable,
one-step-ahead support services and
the highest level of inventory
management.
Just-In-Time Delivery
Work smart
and be responsive, without
carrying the weight of inventory.
CMI stands ready to supply
whatever you need – from raw
materials to component parts –
precisely when production calls
for them. Shorter response time
means lower costs.
What we provide includes, but isn’t limited to, these key services:
Contract Warehousing
Place
CMI’s staff, software and skills
inside your own facilities,
operating your equipment, and
realize peak efficiency. We will
also secure, deliver and manage
inventory to support your
production. Your benefit is lower
costs, not just in money, but time.
Intra-Plant Staffing
As staffing
needs rise and fall, CMI responds.
We’ll send precisely the number of
people you need – hand selected
by their skill and reliability – where
and when you need them. You
enjoy the benefits of a streamlined
operation, with no liability and
without worry.
Pick and Pack Services
Take
control of less-than-pallet-load
freight that needs repackaging
before distribution. CMI’s
centralized assembly, storage and
shipping capabilities reflect the
specialized expertise this detailed
service demands. We promise
accuracy, high volume and speed.
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From dedicated drivers
to intuitive field
dispatchers, friendly receptionists to
decision makers, every member of the
CMI team shares in a company spirit
that strives for excellence. We believe
that empowering highly trained
employees sets a tone for synergy and
dedication to a job well done.
As a CMI client,
you will enjoy a
successful working relationship with a
single point person who is accountable
to you, while supported by dozens of
seasoned professionals. Adaptability is
an inherent part of our business, so we
are well equipped to accommodate
your unique situation with everything
we’ve got.
Over and Above
And Nothing Less
Corporate Office
Signal Hill, CAPhone: (562) 490-3800
CMI America
Sumner, WA Phone: (253) 447-7537 Fife, WA Phone: (253) 345-6200 Oakland, CA Phone: (510) 446-2246 Wilmington, CA Phone: (310) 549-5100 San Diego, CA Phone: (619) 661-5240 El Centro, CA Phone: (760) 352-8088 Phoenix, AZ Phone: (623) 936-8911 Channahon, IL Phone: (815) 521-9041 Memphis, TN Phone: (901) 942-3108CMI de México
Tijuana, Baja California
Phone: 52+ (664) 607-9008
Mexicali, Baja California
Phone: 52+ (686) 563-5180
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Phone: 52+ (656) 633-2429
www.cmiamerica.com | www.cmimexico.com
SEATTLE OAKLAND LA/LB SAN DIEGO MÉXICO PHOENIX CHICAGO MEMPHIS
California Multimodal, LLC
2875 Temple Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755 Phone (562) 490-3800
Fax (562) 490-3481
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