Oversized / inland logistics
When dimensions change the plan.
Equipment, securing, route details and the handoffs that require attention.
PRIVATELY OWNED · GLOBALLY CONNECTED
Complex freight.
Human answers.
Global freight coordination built around experienced people who know your business, take time to plan your shipment, and remain personally involved when it matters.
Large enough to move globally.Small enough to actually answer.
Privately owned · Locally led · Globally connected
01 / The GAVA difference
Not just your freight.
Your business.
You'll know who to call. And they'll know who you are.
Your suppliers. Your regular routes. Your delivery priorities. We believe a freight relationship gets stronger with every shipment — because your dedicated contact learns how your operation really works.
See how we work ↗
02 / Complex cargo deserves a plan
When cargo isn't standard, neither is our approach.
Machinery, oversized equipment and specialized cargo can demand equipment selection, route planning, handling arrangements and careful coordination. We help bring those moving parts into one practical plan.
A thoughtful plan is worth more than a number in an inbox.
Discuss Project Cargo ↗03 / What we coordinate
Freight, from every angle.
We help customers connect the stages of their supply chain — with one relationship and clearer accountability.
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Ocean Freight
FCL, LCL, consolidation and specialized ocean planning.
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Air Freight
International air options for time-sensitive equipment, goods and components.
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Project & Oversized Cargo
Coordination of equipment, routing and stakeholders for unusual freight.
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Inland & Intermodal
Truck and rail coordination, port moves and onward delivery planning.
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Customs Coordination
Document and clearance coordination with appropriate licensed providers.
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Warehousing & Fulfillment
Storage, inventory handling and distribution support through logistics partners.
↗04 / From the field
Real freight. Real moving parts.
Complex freight takes careful coordination, from equipment planning to delivery arrangements. Explore the types of shipments we help customers navigate.
Air freight / specialized handling
When timing still needs precision.
Coordinating oversized air cargo when urgency, handling and communication all matter.
05 / RELATIONSHIPS
Trusted by companies
that value personal service.
From industrial manufacturers to global brands, relationships built through logistics coordination, responsive communication, and personal attention.
Real freight. Human relationships.
05 / How we work
One relationship.
Fewer gaps.
Every shipment is different. This is the approach we aim to bring to every conversation.
01 / UNDERSTAND
We listen first.
Origins, suppliers, cargo, constraints and the business consequence of a delay.
02 / PLAN
We explain the options.
Routings, equipment, timing, trade-offs and what the proposal actually covers.
03 / COORDINATE
We connect the pieces.
Origin partners, transportation, documentation and destination delivery.
04 / STAY INVOLVED
We remain your contact.
A person who understands your traffic, communicates and builds continuity.
“We see more than a shipment. We understand what your business depends on.”
06 / Industries
Different cargo.
The same commitment.
Industrial Machinery
Production assets, automation equipment, heavy and specialized shipments.
Discuss your equipment ↗
Pharma & Healthcare
Finished pharmaceutical products and coordination of specialized freight and storage requirements.
Discuss your requirements ↗Spare Parts & Components
Industrial parts and replenishment shipments where timing and communication matter.
Discuss your shipment ↗07 / Who we are
People who take it personally.
GAVA International Chicago is privately owned, locally led and connected to the GAVA international network. Our focus is on the kind of professional relationships that grow through expertise, trust and follow-through.
GAVA CREW · ON SITE AT THE PORT
Personally involved, where it matters.On-site coordination for a customer’s production-critical shipment.
08 / Let's move what’s next
Have a shipment?
Let's think it through.
Not just a rate. A conversation about the route, the risks and the plan.
Contact / GAVA Chicago
Someone will know your name.
Start with your shipment details or simply tell us what your supply chain needs. A conversation comes first.
General inquiries+1 (630) 787-9797
Fax: +1 (630) 787-9898
Fax: +1 (630) 787-9898
Chicago area officeElk Grove Village / Chicago, Illinois
Employment opportunitiesSend your resume to biagio@gavausa.com