Our Story
Gemini Shippers Group is a not-for-profit organization that
has been serving its members for nearly 100 years. The group includes Gemini Shippers Association and the Fashion Accessories Shippers Association (FASA).
Gemini offers membership to importers and exporters of various products -Our member commodity classifications include Fashion Accessories, Luggage, Footwear, Promotional items, Giftware, Office Supplies, Apparel, Electronics, Plumbing Supplies, Hard Goods, and Outdoor/Sporting Goods.
Gemini signs global contracts with a wide variety of top tier ocean carriers. Gemini manages the contracts on behalf of its members to keep them competitive, with consistent and stable pricing in this ever changing marketplace.
After consulting with members on their specific transportation needs we pool members’ freight to negotiate aggressive global ocean freight contracts, long term rates and space allocations on behalf of our members. We handle the entire bid process.
Gemini’s contracts are member-specific for rates and terms.
We encourage the relationship between members and ocean carriers at both origin and destination.
Our Contracts:
Your contracted rates are competitive, consistent and stable for the length of the annual contracts
Gemini’s contracts offer protection for forecasted cargo and rate flexibility
Gemini provides multiple carrier options and staggered expiration dates
Under our contracts, members have the option to participate in the negotiation process and ship with their preferred carrier.
No Sarbanes-Oxley reporting requirements
No legal liability to obtain membership
One Website for all Your Shipping needs:
Gemini maintains an extensive customized website and password protected database for each of our members. So they can rate search, get specialized reports, and have direct
access to carrier websites.
Our website provides updated customs and trade information and useful links to necessary industry websites.
Track and trace your containers by B/L, and review the arrival calendars for all your carriers from a single interface.