Certified Shipping and Maritime
Translation Services
Rapid Translate provides certified translations for shipping and logistics documents,
like bills of lading and customs declarations, within 24 hours. All translations are
USCIS-compliant, accurate, and accepted by global port and customs authorities.
5/5 Star Rating
What Is a Certified Shipping Translation?
A certified shipping translation is a translation of documents needed for transporting goods that has a dated and signed certificate from a translator attesting to the translation's accuracy. A certified shipping translation service is a translation company that offers these services to businesses and or individuals.
When Do I Need Certified Logistics Translations?
You need certified logistics translations any time you are shipping something internationally to a region or port with a different official language than the shipment’s country of origin. This includes sectors like:
Logistics and Maritime Documents We Translate
- Bills of lading
- Packing lists
- Safety data sheets (SDS/MSDS)
- Import/export permits
- Customs declarations
- Maritime insurance policies
- Shipping labels and manifests
- Certificates of origin
- Port documentation
- Marine compliance paperwork
- Registrations and licenses
- ISO, ATA, and CE documents
- Consignment notes
- Technical manuals
- Technical specifications
We proudly offer shipping, transportation, logistics, and maritime translations for countless documents. Our professional translators are not only experts in over 60 languages, but they’re also adept at maritime and logistics terminology. They’ll carefully translate all of your documents from one language to another without error and while keeping you on top of deadlines.
Why Accuracy Matters in Logistics Translation
Whether you need a port document translator, a certified logistics translation or something else, you need it done right the first time. When it comes to international business affairs, there’s no room for errors. The last thing you want is one mistranslated word or phrase to turn your whole ship around. By choosing a trusted, dependable, certified translation service like Rapid Translate, you’ll avoid issues like:
- Delays at customs from incorrect translations
- Legal risk due to misinterpreted compliance documents
- Supply chain breakdowns from mislabeled cargo or missed deadlines
We’ll meet all of your shipping and maritime translation requirements quickly and accurately.
Real World Example:
Global Freight Company Avoids DelaysClient: Eastgate Freight Co. — Mid-sized international freight forwarder
Industry Logistics & Maritime
Need Certified translations for customs documentation in multiple languages
Eastgate Freight was facilitating the shipment of medical equipment to the Philippines. However, just 48 hours before the vessel set sail, their client realized that their customs documents were in German, not English. The destination port authorities would only accept certified English or Filipino translations. This meant, if Eastgate Freight and the medical supplier wanted to avoid rejection, delays, fines, and supply waste, they’d need a high-quality, accurate translation as soon as possible.
The shipment made it to its destination port on time and without issues at customs. Because Easgate was able to submit their properly translated documents on time, they avoided a hefty $10,000 delay fee and any loss of goods. Since then, the client has continued to use Rapid Translate as their go-to partner for time-sensitive international shipments.
Thanks to Rapid Translate’s Rapid Priority Service option, our translators were able to prioritize and deliver Eastgate’s order in as little as 12 hours. Overnight, they received certified and compliant English versions of the needed:
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Commercial invoice
- Customs declarations
Rapid Translate has a team of experts in import-export and freight document translation, so they were easily able to deliver 100% accurate documents to Eastgate Freight that were correctly formatted for total legal compliance.
The shipment made it to its destination port on time and without issues at customs. Because Easgate was able to submit their properly translated documents on time, they avoided a hefty $10,000 delay fee and any loss of goods. Since then, the client has continued to use Rapid Translate as their go-to partner for time-sensitive international shipments.
“We were under a huge time crunch but Rapid Translate got to work on our order immediately and kept us up-to-date every step of the way. We got our order back fast and didn’t need to request any revisions. My team still uses them for all of our global export needs.”
Freight Co.
How Our Shipping & Maritime Translation Services Works
In just three simple steps, you’ll get your documents translated fast. No errors, no stress, just fast, certified, and compliant results.
Upload Your Documents
Using our order form, enter your full name, email address, and upload your documents. We accept .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .doc, or .docx formats. Select your language pairing and any additional add-on services.
Translation & Revision
Submit your order, we’ll assign it to an experienced translator with knowledge in your industry. They’ll carefully translate and localize your documents. Once completed, we’ll quality-check their work.
Receive Your Order
Once your order is approved, we’ll send it to you via email or by mail depending on your chosen delivery method.
We Translate Over 60+ Languages
Popular Languages for International Shipping Services
Frequently Asked Questions
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Commercial invoice
- Health and safety certificates
- Import and export contracts
- Import and export declarations
- Inspection certificates
- Letter of credit
- Packing list
- Patents
Our customer support team is experienced in supporting your translation needs.
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