OTC Global GmbH is your experienced partner for commercial transport to the USA or transport from the USA to Germany.
We take care of cost-effective procurement, customs clearance, and transport of operating resources, tools, vehicles, and machinery to the USA. Our experts are at your side for consultation and project organization to provide efficient transport to the USA.
For your emigration to the USA, OTC organizes everything from pickup and moving insurance to customs clearance upon request.
We offer you comprehensive advice on entry regulations and determine how much your container to the USA will cost. If you need a household and car transport to the USA, for example due to longer professional stays, we will provide you with a non-binding offer.
You can find our complete range of services on international removals and international transportation.
EFFICIENT CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORT FOR THE CHEAP CARGO TO USA
OTC Global as a specialist in efficient freight transport to the USA, offers a comprehensive range of services for all your transport requirements. A central component of our services is consolidated transport. In this process, we bundle the shipments of several customers into a total container freight. This approach allows a significant reduction in individual shipping costs and contributes to saving space and reducing emissions.
Our competent team is responsible for picking up your goods and carefully planning the delivery to the final destination in the USA. Thus, consolidated transport is an ideal solution for companies and individuals who want to effectively reduce their transport expenses.
Whether regular, scheduled consolidation services or individually tailored transport solutions – we adapt to your specific requirements and needs for smooth shipping to the USA.
WORTH KNOWING ABOUT USA
Nature and Environment in the USA
The USA is a land of impressive natural beauty, characterized by diverse landscapes with a rich fauna and flora, from the majestic Rocky Mountains to the vast prairies of the Midwest to the sprawling coastlines of the Atlantic and Pacific.
Unfortunately, the country is currently experiencing extreme weather events, including storm warnings, flash floods, and temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius. Particularly in the south of the country, a massive heatwave is building up, with temperatures in the deserts of Arizona and California expected to reach up to 50 degrees. These extreme conditions increase the risk of wildfires and pose a serious threat to public safety.
At the same time, the coasts of Florida are affected by unprecedented water temperatures that threaten the local coral reefs. The strong water warming, which usually only occurs in August and September, could cause a coral bleaching of an unprecedented scale in the state.
Despite these challenges, the US government has approved the controversial “Willow” oil drilling project in Alaska, which has led to outrage among environmentalists. This project contradicts Biden’s promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030. The approval of the project undermines much of the good work the president has done.
However, the US government has also introduced the “Inflation Reduction Act”, a $370 billion aid program, which among other things is intended to strengthen renewable energies and the industry in the fight against climate change. This program is the largest subsidy package the United States has ever launched against global warming.
Overall, the US government faces a difficult task of reconciling the country’s economic needs with the urgent requirements of environmental protection and combating climate change. The decisions made in the coming years will be crucial for the future of the country and the planet.
Culture and Society in the USA
US Politics
The USA, as the most significant world order power, has a foreign and security policy that oscillates between internationalism and isolationism. In the first two years of President Joe Biden, the internationalist orientation of his foreign policy became clear. This policy is characterized by the preservation and expansion of the USA’s economic and security policy connections to Europe and the emphasis on Western democratic values.
US foreign and security policy moves along two axes: Internationalism/Globalism vs. Isolationism and Realism vs. Idealism. These axes are expressions of traditions that are recognizable in the history of US foreign policy and are subject to the self-understanding of the USA as a model nation.
The isolationists, who advocate for a shielding from the international environment, were formative for US politics before the Second World War. With the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the USA, they returned with newfound strength. Trump’s “America first” foreign policy, which viewed international relations pessimistically and saw defense alliances as outdated, marked a turning point for US foreign policy.
The internationalists, on the other hand, see the USA in an active role on the world stage. They advocate for the defense and expansion of democracy by peaceful means and see the attractiveness of the democratic model as a soft power instrument.
The current US foreign policy under President Biden shows a mix of realistic and idealistic elements. In particular, the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine has made the mix of both traditions clear. Whether this policy will still be possible in the coming years in view of missing majorities in parts of the US Congress remains to be seen.
Social Matters
The United States of America is a country of diversity and contrasts. With a population of over 330 million people from various ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, society in the USA is as diverse as the country itself. A central feature of American society is individualism, which manifests itself in the emphasis on personal freedom and self-determination. This individualism is deeply rooted in American culture and influences many aspects of daily life, from the world of work to social relationships.
Another defining feature of American society is the so-called “American Dream,” the promise that anyone, regardless of their background, can achieve success through hard work and determination. This ideal is deeply ingrained in the American psyche and influences both Americans’ attitudes towards work and their views on social mobility and justice. However, this ideal is increasingly being questioned as socioeconomic inequalities in the US continue to persist and, in many cases, even intensify.
Education System
An important aspect of American society that is often overlooked is the education system. João M. Paraskeva and Dwayne Huebner, two prominent critics of the American education system, have presented a profound analysis of the system and its philosophical foundations in recent years. They argue that the current curriculum, which has hardly changed in 80 years, no longer meets the needs and realities of students despite fundamental societal changes. They criticize the education system as a derivative of a once established class rule and demand a system that allows the permanent change of learning objects by the learners.
Paraskeva and Huebner particularly criticize the positivism that underlies the current curriculum and argue that it is necessary to question the form and content of the curriculum. They advocate for a dialectical approach that questions the separation of student, teacher, and content and emphasizes the possibility of changing the learning object by the learning subject. They argue that such an approach would lead to a more authentic and less alienated education that reflects the real world and its constant change.
Violence and Gun Culture in the USA
The gun culture in the USA is deeply rooted in the culture of the country and shaped by the Second Amendment as well as by the role of guns in many aspects of American life. Despite high social costs, including a high rate of gun violence and regular mass shootings, legislation in this area has changed little in recent years.
The USA has the highest rate of private gun ownership per capita worldwide, with 120 guns per 100 residents. The lax gun laws and the strong lobbying of gun rights groups like the National Rifle Association (NRA) contribute to the high prevalence of guns.
The gun culture is closely tied to the country’s history and its values. The archetype of the American film hero, who can only rely on himself and his weapon, is an expression of this culture. Many school shooters copy the “Rambo” poses in their photos and see themselves in a kind of war.
American social psychologist Arthur L. Whaley speaks of a “massacre mentality” in connection with gun violence in the USA. He draws parallels to traditional “honor cultures”, where attacks on honor are responded to with retaliation. He points out that school massacres are particularly common in the southern states, where more conservative values prevail.
Most rampage shooters are not clinically mentally ill. The perpetrators are more or less typical Americans; an individual psychopathological analysis does not explain the accumulation of massacres in the USA. If school shootings only occur in America, they must have to do with the culture, values, and history of the country. A change in this culture and the associated gun violence can only be achieved through a fundamental change in values.
FREIGHT FORWARDING USA
Freight forwarding between Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the USA requires precise logistics. These German-speaking countries have a lively business relationship with the USA, which is why the demand for reliable transport services is constantly growing.
A professional freight forwarder offers tailor-made shipping options and enables companies to efficiently and promptly transport goods and freight from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to the USA. Both commercial goods and personal freight can be shipped safely and cost-effectively.
The challenges of freight forwarding between these countries are diverse: customs clearance, different transport regulations, and long distances. Therefore, an experienced freight forwarder with expertise in the USA is essential. Compliance with regulations and optimal planning are crucial to ensure the smooth running of deliveries.
OTC Global GmbH is the experienced logistics partner for transatlantic freight and ensures that your goods arrive safely and on time at their destination. We are the reliable freight forwarding service provider and guarantee fast and efficient transport of goods across the Atlantic.
For further current information, such as on the political situation or entry conditions in the USA, please visit the website of the Federal Foreign Offices.
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