Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Freight Forwarding Partner for Balikbayan Boxes & Global Shipments
Founded in 2013, Metro Box Cargo has established itself as a trusted partner for Filipino communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Our founder, Egay Tajonera, brings extensive industry experience from his early career in freight forwarding, combining hands-on expertise with a commitment to customer satisfaction. We specialize in door-to-door solutions for balikbayan boxes, sea cargo, container shipments, and money remittance, serving retirees, tourists, businesses, and individuals.With strategically located offices in the United States and the Philippines, our NVOCC-licensed team ensures seamless logistics operations. Our dedicated professionals prioritize reliability, timeliness, and personalized service, as evidenced by client testimonials highlighting exceptional delivery performance and meticulous handling of shipments. We maintain a toll-free line for client support, emphasizing transparency and responsiveness in all our operations.
Services
Sea Cargo
Balikbayan Boxes
Loose Cargo Shipment
Container Shipment
Money Remittance
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We hold an NVOCC bond and license for secure shipping operations
- Our dual offices in the US and Philippines ensure seamless coordination
- Founder Egay Tajonera brings 10+ years of freight forwarding expertise
- We guarantee timely delivery with proven logistics efficiency
- Dedicated toll-free support line for client assistance
Associations and certifications
- NVOCC
What people say
5-star review
Amazing job
Delivered early
Excellent customer service
Highly qualified staff
Services
Sea Cargo
Our sea cargo services provide cost-effective shipping solutions for large-volume shipments between the US and Philippines. With NVOCC-certified operations and strategically located offices, we ensure reliable container transportation for both personal and commercial clients. Our experienced team manages documentation, customs clearance, and scheduling to guarantee timely delivery while maintaining competitive pricing for international freight needs.
Balikbayan Boxes
Specialized door-to-door balikbayan box services cater to Filipino communities sending care packages to family and friends. We handle packing, transportation, and delivery of standardized boxes containing personal items, household goods, and gifts. Our dedicated team ensures secure handling and tracking throughout the shipping process, with proven efficiency demonstrated by early delivery cases like a 40-foot container delivered three weeks ahead of schedule.
Container Shipment
Full container shipment solutions accommodate large-scale relocations and commercial freight requirements. Our services include loading assistance, secure wrapping of furniture and household items, and expedited delivery options. The testimonial highlights our capability to handle complete household moves with professional care, completing complex 40-foot container shipments in record time while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction through transparent communication and execution.
Money Remittance
Secure money remittance services facilitate financial transfers between the US and Philippines with competitive exchange rates. Our system ensures fast, traceable transactions with multiple verification layers for fraud prevention. While specific pricing details aren't provided, our established reputation since 2013 demonstrates reliability in handling cross-border financial transfers alongside our core shipping operations.
Loose Cargo Shipment
Flexible loose cargo shipping accommodates non-containerized freight with customized handling solutions. This service is ideal for irregularly shaped items or smaller shipments that don't require full container utilization. Our experienced team provides tailored packaging recommendations and secure loading procedures to protect goods during transit, maintaining the same high standards demonstrated in our container shipment operations.
People
Egay Tajonera
Founder & Manager
With over a decade of freight forwarding experience, Egay Tajonera established Metro Box Cargo in 2013 after working in the industry since 2003. His hands-on approach and commitment to customer service have driven the company's growth while maintaining personalized attention to client needs.
Questions
What shipping services does Metro Box Cargo offer?
We provide sea cargo, balikbayan boxes, container shipments, loose cargo, and money remittance services between the US and Philippines.
Are there any special offers for first-time customers?
While we don't currently advertise specific first-time discounts, our competitive pricing and early delivery records demonstrate our value proposition.
What makes Metro Box Cargo different from competitors?
Our NVOCC certification, dual-office presence, and proven track record of timely deliveries with professional handling set us apart in the industry.
How long does shipping typically take?
Transit times vary by service, but our team consistently delivers ahead of schedule as demonstrated by a recent 40-foot container delivered three weeks early.
