Gemini Shippers Association®

HCS International is proud to represent Gemini Shippers Association® to the automotive industry and beyond.  Gemini Shippers Association® is a 501(C) 6 non-profit shippers association.   Shipper Associations work similarly to buying groups, leveraging the buying power of membership to reduce container freight costs and improve supply chain efficiency.    Gemini is the longest-standing, largest, and most powerful shippers association in North America.  Aggregate member container volume places Gemini as one of the top ten importers in North America.

The Shippers Association Model

• Shipper Associations, established under the Shippers Act of 1984, offer a third and very powerful way to procure your container freight beyond carrier-direct and NVOCC options.
• They function as a hybrid solution, combining the advantages of both carrier-direct contracts and NVOCC services in a single offering.
• This model is designed to benefit businesses  of all sizes, including small, medium, and large shippers.
• They are also an ideal one stop solution for private equity to optimize and increase EBITDA across their portfolio companies.

The Program Basics:

• Best in Class, Top Tier Ocean Container Freight Rates 
• Long-Term Contract Rates 
• Spot Rates for Maximum Flexibility
• No General Rate Increases 
• Limited Peak Season Surcharge Exposure 
• Reliability of Service & Rates even during Disruption

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• No Initiation Fees or Annual Dues
• No Contract & No Minimum Volume Requirements
• Online Member Portal with Real Time Track and Trace on Shipments  
• Dedicated Support Staff

Customer Service

• Extensive experience in Import Logistics, Procurement, Pricing, Customs Brokerage, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, and Carrier Relationships.

Partnerships

• Gemini has strategic partnerships with numerous logistics solution providers, including drayage providers, software solutions, sustainability tools, payment solutions, and more. 

More Than Cargo

•  Members gain access to Gemini’s proprietary online member portal—featuring real-time shipping insights, rate management, and integrated tools to help make managing your supply chain easier. 
•  Consistent and exclusive access to expert industry resources, such as customs and transportation attorneys, industry analysis, supply chain stakeholders, and direct contacts at partner ocean carriers.