Trusted International Shipping in San Diego

San Diego's biotech corridor runs from the Torrey Pines mesa to the labs of Sorrento Valley, and the discoveries made there rarely stay put. When a specimen, a biologic, or a clinical trial kit needs to cross an ocean, the margin for error disappears. Mercury has handled exactly this kind of work since 1984, giving San Diego companies more than 40 years of international shipping experience to lean on. We move temperature-sensitive and time-critical shipments out of Southern California to destinations across 236 countries and territories, with healthcare-specific customs brokerage that keeps your freight moving instead of sitting at a border. For the life sciences teams who treat every package like the irreplaceable work it is, international shipping in San Diego becomes one less thing to worry about.

Why San Diego Life Sciences Teams Choose Mercury

International shipping breaks down at the seams: customs paperwork, temperature excursions, and a tracking number that goes quiet for days. We built our service around those seams. Our team manages documentation before your shipment leaves San Diego, monitors it proactively across every transfer, and works with all major airlines so your freight is never tied to a single route. Alongside global service, we support local needs like cold chain logistics in San Diego and same-day courier service in San Diego, so one partner covers the whole journey. With a 99.6% cold chain success rate and dedicated support teams instead of a phone tree, international shipping in San Diego feels less like a gamble and more like a handoff to people who know your cargo.

Common Questions About International Shipping

What does it cost, and can you share pricing?

Most customers pay the same or less than they did before. For courier, NFO, cold chain, and freight, our rates stay highly competitive. For parcel, our partnerships and shipping volume secure discounts we pass to you, while funding proactive tracking and dedicated support. Reach out and our team will gladly walk you through pricing.

Do I lose control by using Mercury for parcel shipping?

You gain control. Our technology, integrations, and decades of experience give you real-time visibility and proactive management. We track packages closely, watching not only where they were last scanned but where they should be, and update you at every step. Customers like knowing we monitor shipments so they don't have to.

Do you cover all regions, or specialize in certain ones?

We are a global shipping company and can pick up and deliver anywhere in the world, at any size or temperature. Some providers focus on one region, but because we work with all major airlines, we deliver consistent service worldwide rather than limiting ourselves to a single area.

Do you offer packaging, dry ice, or phase change materials?

Yes. We provide packaging solutions, including dry ice and PCMs. Our couriers can bring these materials when collecting your shipment, or we can send them to your location ahead of time so you are ready when pickup arrives.

What types of shipments does Mercury handle for healthcare companies?

We handle the full range of healthcare and life sciences shipments: pharmaceuticals, clinical trial materials, specimens and diagnostics, biologics, medical devices, and any temperature-sensitive product needing refrigerated, frozen, or cryogenic handling. From urgent same-day courier runs to cold chain deliveries and routine freight, we manage it all with the documentation and chain of custody your work depends on.

How does Mercury make sure shipments arrive safely?

Our team monitors every shipment proactively from pickup through delivery, watching not just the last scan but whether each one is where it should be. For temperature-sensitive freight we add cold chain monitoring, flag delays early, and step in to keep things moving. Updates reach you along the way, so you always know the status.

Reach Mercury for Your Next International Shipment

The hardest part of international shipping is usually finding someone who picks up the phone and actually understands what is at stake. That is the part we are proudest of. Whether you are sending a single biologic to a lab overseas or scheduling regular pharmaceutical freight out of San Diego, you will work with real people who know your account and your cargo. Tell us what you need to move, where it is going, and the temperature it has to hold, and we will build the route, prepare the customs paperwork, and watch it the whole way. Call Mercury today at (617) 723-5205 to set up your first international shipment or to talk through pricing with our team. We will take it from there.