Courier

Estimate transit: 3-6 days
Documents & Small boxes
1 to 125 pounds

Family Parcels

Estimate transit: 4 weeks
Boxes & Drums
50 to 225 pounds

Containers

Returning to Nicaragua
20’ & 40’ containers

Whether you’re sending a single box or a full container, BMI makes it easy.

No shipment is too small or too large. From pick-up to final delivery, BMI manages the entire process with transparency, care, and efficiency.

Terminals at every US Airport – We Got You Covered!

Personal effects

Near all major US Airports.

Pickups Throughout the USA.

Commercial Cargo – USA, Canada, & Mexico

How We Work
Step 01

Request a Form

Step 02

Complete & Send Form

Step 03

Inform us when goods are ready

Step 04

Track & Receive Your Cargo

Our Commitment to You is Peace of Mind

Customers trust us because we:

  • Deliver on time, safely, and without losses or damages
  • Offer scheduled sailings and consistent deliveries to every department across Nicaragua — including Boaco, Carazo, Chinandega, Estelí, Granada, Jinotega, León, Madriz, Managua, Masaya, Matagalpa, Nueva Segovia, and Rivas
  • Operate with our own trusted team, from receiving to final mile delivery
  • Maintain excellent ratings and testimonials from satisfied customers who value our honesty, reliability, and results

Unlike others in the industry who lack licensing, experience, or infrastructure, BMI owns and operates real offices and warehouses — ensuring your cargo is always handled with professionalism and accountability.

About BMI, Inc.

Your Trusted Logistics Partner – Since 1976

BMI, Inc. is a second-generation, family-owned, and operated logistics company that has been proudly serving customers since 1976. Licensed and bonded by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) of the United States, we’ve been providing safe, reliable, and affordable transportation for thousands of shipments to Nicaragua and around the world for nearly five decades.

From the very beginning, our mission has been simple — to be Dependable with Scheduled Departures and Arrivals to all parts of the world. We understand that behind every shipment there’s a story — families helping loved ones, businesses supporting communities, and people sending hope across borders. That’s why we treat every package with the same care and attention we’d give our own.

At BMI, logistics is more than just moving goods — it’s personal.

BMI Shipping vs. Competitors
Features Competitors
Licensed by
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
Yes
No
Client Satisfaction
High Ratings & Testimonials
Mixed Reviews
Years of Experience
45+ Years
1-3 Years
Office & Warehouse Site
Yes
No, working from truck
Drop locations throughout USA
Yes, 70+
None. Working from Truck
More Reasons To Choose logo
Features Competitors
Freight Transportation
Domestic & International
International Limited
Global Reach
146 Countries
Limited Coverage
Personal Touch
Dedicated Account Managers
General Customer Support
3PL Services Integration
Comprehensive (Transport, Warehousing, Documentation)
Fragmented/Not Fully Integrated
Custom Shipping Solutions
Tailored to Client Needs
Standard Solutions
Trade Document Management
Full International Documentation Support
Basic Documentation Assistance
Diverse Industry Expertise
Extensive Industry Coverage
Limited Industry Specialization
Explore Our Comprehensive Logistic Services

Documentation

Providing the proper documentation for international freight can be time-consuming and confusing…

Ocean

Thousands of cargo carriers handle international trade across the world’s oceans and seas.

Air

With BMI’s air services, flying freight is a breeze. We coordinate and transport merchandise…

Supply Chain Management

With decades of expertise in logistics, BMI Shipping has been delivering reliable supply chain solutions since 1976…

Warehousing & Consolidation

Transporting cargo isn’t always as simple as moving goods or materials from one location directly…

Truck

In the world of freight transportation, especially for domestic pickups and deliveries, trucking…

Shipping Resources

To create and execute transport plans that deliver goods and equipment safely to our customers on the specified date and price.

We accomplish this goal by constantly recruiting, training, equipping, and organizing our team to efficiently implement delivery plans. BMI and our trusted partners in the logistics industry work tirelessly, professionally, and effectively together to complete the mission to support our clients’ interests.

Our company values of Integrity and Initiative, along with being Accountable and Committed to our clients’ welfare are essential to mission success.

BMI priorities are achieved by training, recruiting, and partnering with the right people and companies that work proficiently and vigorously to complete tasks properly on-time. These characteristics along with communication, adaptability and flexibility are a must to support the mission and our customers welfare.

To continue to grow and improve our 45+ year legacy of delivering goods and equipment safely on the specified date and price, along with expanding our global presence as an accountable and committed logistics company known for its integrity and initiative.

BMI will accomplish this vision by continuing to expand on our recruiting, training, organizing, and equipping our team members and logistics partners to complete our mission and support our clients’ interests. The pillar to our future success relies on our company priorities, which will foster an environment that builds a talented, experienced, and well-rounded logistics team in all aspects of the supply chain.

Hear Why Our Clients Choose Us for Reliable Freight Logistics Solutions

Container Shipping Resources

BMI understands that knowledge is the key to making informative decisions when purchasing merchandise internationally, that is why we are offering you these shipping resources. BMI offers you some cargo and freight shipping resources to help you guide through the maze of shipping internationally. BMI has Container Specifications to help you calculate what can be loaded into a container, Standardized International Terms of Sale (INCO Terms) listed, so that buyers and sellers know their responsibilities. If you are looking for latest Cargo News this is the place for you.

Air Cargo

Property of any kind that is transported by aircraft (excluding passenger baggage and mail).

Breakbulk Cargo

Cargo that is shipped in packing units such as cartons, cases, crates, bales, drums, or pallets, but not containerized.

Less Than Truckload = LTL Less
Than Containerload = LCL

A shipment which does not completely fill a truck or which weighs less than the weight required for the application of the truck load freight rate (which is usually a lower freight rate than applied to less-than-truckload cargo.)

Full Truck Load = FTL Full
Container Load = FCL

A shipment which completely fills a truck or which weighs the approximate weight required for the application of the truck load freight rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Courier departures 3 times per week.

Family Parcels departures every 3 weeks.

Containers departures 1 per week

1. Alabama:
Birmingham • Madison • Montgomery • Mobile
2. Arkansas:
North Little Rock
3. Arizona:
Phoenix • Tucson
4. California:
Los Angeles • Union City • Sacramento • San Diego • Fontana
5. Colorado:
Denver
6. Connecticut:
Windsor Locks
7. Florida:
Orlando • Miami • Jacksonville • Tampa
8. Georgia:
Forest Park
9. Illinois:
Des Plaines • Elk Grove Village • Milan
10. Indiana:
Indianapolis • South Bend • Fort Wayne
11. Iowa:
Des Moines • Carter Lake
12. Kansas:
Kansas City
13. Kentucky:
Louisville • Hebron
14. Louisiana:
Baton Rouge • New Orleans
15. Maryland:
Glen Burnie
16. Massachusetts:

Boston
17. Michigan:
Romulus • Grand Rapids • Saginaw • Traverse City
18. Minnesota:
Eagan
19. Missouri:
Earth City • Kansas City • Springfield
20. Nevada:
Las Vegas
21. New Jersey:
Linden
22. New Mexico:
El Paso
23. New York:
Jamaica • Latham • Cheektowaga • Rochester • Rock Tavern • East Syracuse
24. North Carolina:
Morrisville • Charlotte • Greensboro
25. Ohio:
Middleburg Heights • Groveport • Dayton
26. Oklahoma:
Oklahoma City • Tulsa
27. Pennsylvania:
Harrisburg • Coraopolis • Folcroft • Bethlehem
28. South Carolina:
Ladson • Greer • Cayce
29. Tennessee:
La Vergne • Kingsport • Memphis • Alcoa
30. Texas:
Irving (Dallas) • Humble (Houston) • Austin • Selma • Laredo • McAllen • El Paso • Amarillo
• Corpus Christi • Lubbock • Midland
31. Utah:
Salt Lake City
32. Virginia:
Richmond • Sterling • Virginia Beach • Roanoke

33. Washington:
Fife • Spokane • Portland
34. Wisconsin:
Oak Creek

Courier departures 3 times per week.

Family Parcels departures every 3 weeks.

Containers departures 1 per week

Courier departures 3 times per week.

Family Parcels departures every 3 weeks.

Containers departures 1 per week

Courier departures 3 times per week.

Family Parcels departures every 3 weeks.

Containers departures 1 per week

Courier departures 3 times per week.

Family Parcels departures every 3 weeks.

Containers departures 1 per week

Courier departures 3 times per week.

Family Parcels departures every 3 weeks.

Containers departures 1 per week