Most shipments you purchase as CFR, CIF, or FOB, in most cases — especially those arriving via LCL ocean freight or air — reach a terminal, Container Freight Station (CFS), or warehouse at the destination port or airport. But two critical steps remain before your cargo reaches its final destination: customs clearance with CBP and last-mile delivery.
Traditionally, handling this final stretch required navigating complex customs procedures and coordinating deliveries through endless emails with multiple parties — wasting valuable time and effort. That’s why we created pCustoms: a smarter way to manage these essential steps. With just a few clicks, you can seamlessly clear customs and arrange last-mile delivery, getting instant quotes and ensuring your shipment moves efficiently from arrival to your warehouse, fulfillment center, retail store, or any other destination.
This guide walks you through the steps to get instant quotes online, helping you make informed decisions with ease.
Step 1: Go to the Last Mile Delivery module
Click the "Last Mile Delivery" option from the left navigation bar:
Step 2: Open the New Delivery form
Click the "New Delivery" button at the top right:
Step 3: Enter the pickup and delivery zip codes
Now, it's time to enter the pickup and delivery information. Please enter the pickup zip code into the pickup field and then choose from the available options to validate the city name:
The same for the delivery:
Step 4: Enter the freight details
Click the "Get Quote" button to enter the cargo-specific details:
Fill out the details below:
Length - single pallet length in inches (the largest, if pallet sizes vary)
Width - single pallet width in inches (the largest, if pallet sizes vary)
Height - single pallet height in inches (the largest, if pallet sizes vary)
Pallet count - the total number of pallets in the shipment
Ship date - the shipment's scheduled pick-up date (it has to be at least 24 hours later than the current date time)
Total weight - the total weight of all pallets combined in Ibs
Then click on the "Confirm" button below:
The live rate quotes are currently available for B2B dock-to-dock shipments within the United States, based on NMFC class 50, which covers items that are dense, durable, turnable, non-temperature-controlled, shrink-wrapped, palletized, and stackable.
Step 5: Review the quotes
You will see the available quotes in the below format:
In each quote, you can see the following information:
Quote ID - A unique identifier assigned to a rate quote
Estimated Transit - The approximate duration required in days for the shipment to reach its destination
Quote Expiration - The date until which the quoted price remains valid
Rated Cube - The calculated volume of the shipment in cubic feet
Rated Linear Feet - The amount of linear space (measured in feet) that the shipment occupies on a trailer
Shipment Weight - The total weight of the shipment
Total Charges - Applicable freight rates and surcharges for the given cargo details
Terms - The terms and conditions governing the specific quote
For Amazon, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, CVS, and Costco deliveries, you need to choose the Retail Guarantee service.
The article explains how to get last-mile delivery quotes instantly using pCustoms, simplifying the process of moving shipments from ports or airports to their final destinations. Traditionally, this required navigating complex customs procedures and coordinating deliveries through multiple parties, but pCustoms streamlines it with an easy online process. Users access the Last Mile Delivery module, open a New Delivery form, enter pickup and delivery zip codes, and input freight details such as pallet dimensions, count, weight, and ship date. After confirming, live rate quotes are instantly displayed, detailing information such as Estimated Transit, Quote Expiration, and Total Charges. For deliveries to major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Costco, selecting the Retail Guarantee service is required. By following these steps, businesses can efficiently manage last-mile deliveries with instant quotes and seamless transportation.