Direct communication
You work with us directly, from the first message to arrival. We manage the carriers, warehouse handling and destination-side steps involved, so you have one point of contact instead of several.
USA → EUROPE · PERSONAL SERVICE
About Us
We want you to know who you are talking to when you trust someone with your shipment.
Let's Talk About Your ShipmentThe people behind ECFL
Personal contact. Shared experience.
Meet the people behind East Coast Freight Logistics
We are Eva and Balazs, the founders of East Coast Freight Logistics. ECFL is a new company, built on our earlier work in international freight forwarding.
Eva began working in freight forwarding in Hungary in 2001 and worked in the field there until around 2005. From 2008, her focus was shipments between the United States and Hungary. Balazs joined her in 2014.
From 2014 through 2022, we worked together coordinating cars, motorcycles, containers, personal effects, household goods, packages and other cargo between the two countries. This was our shared period of direct freight forwarding work.
Today, we are based in Florida and coordinate shipping from the USA to Hungary and other supported European destinations. You can speak with us in English or Hungarian, whether you already have cargo ready or are still considering a purchase.
East Coast Freight Logistics is the trade name of Tropho Cafe LLC, licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission as an Ocean Freight Forwarder.
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We found our way back to this work
The scale of our previous work
Through the previous freight forwarding business, hundreds of containers, hundreds of vehicles (including cars and motorcycles), and tens of thousands of packages and boxes were coordinated between the United States and Hungary.
Through that work, we helped hundreds of families move their belongings home from the U.S. and worked with thousands of customers over the years.
That earlier work also included moves for military personnel, people in diplomatic and other service roles, and their families, as well as donation shipments and government orders.
In 2022, we stepped away from the business, moved to Florida and spent time doing other things.
But we stayed in touch with former customers. They still contacted us about sending a car, moving home or arranging another shipment. Those conversations kept us connected to the work.
We realised we missed the work itself: arranging the details, solving problems and following a shipment from the first question through to arrival. That is what we wanted to return to.
That is how East Coast Freight Logistics began: a new company, with people our former customers already know behind it.
What you can expect from us
Real information
We plan and manage the shipment, and we stay in touch with you throughout. What we know for certain, we tell you; what still needs checking, we say so too. Costs or dates that depend on a carrier, port or government authority are marked separately, not presented as a guarantee.
Help before you buy
Before buying a car, motorcycle or another high-value item, ask us about shipping options and likely costs. The listing, location and available documents help us identify questions to resolve before you commit.
Clear next steps
We explain which details and documents are needed, how the cargo should be prepared and what comes next. If a quote request is missing an important detail, we clarify it before making arrangements.
The shipments we know best
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Vehicles from the USA
Cars, motorcycles, classic vehicles and boats: we review pickup, vehicle documents and the suitable shipping method before arranging transport from the USA to Europe.
More on vehicle shipping - 02
Personal belongings and moving
Boxes, furniture and household goods for a move home from the U.S. Many shipments are received and prepared at our Fort Lauderdale warehouse before loading. We review the volume, packing and pickup requirements with you before choosing a shipping option.
More on moving and belongings - 03
Purchases in the United States
Shipping for U.S. purchases, including parts and other goods. If you also need purchase assistance, tell us what you are considering so we can clarify the available support.
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Help before anything moves
Cargo details, documents, packing and possible additional charges: we help you work through the practical questions before collection or loading is arranged.
We keep the process straightforward
Your first message starts a discussion about the cargo and route. We clarify the scope before you decide whether to proceed. See the full process
- 01
Tell us what you are shipping
Share the cargo type, its current location, destination and preferred timing. Photos and approximate dimensions are useful; send what you already have.
- 02
We review the options
We check the route, shipping options and documents, and follow up on any missing details needed for a useful quote.
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You receive the quote and next steps
We set out the scope, included services, possible separate charges and preparation needed. You review the quote and approve it before booking.
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We coordinate the shipment
Once approved and prepared, we coordinate the agreed services with the logistics partners involved and keep you informed of confirmed progress.
THREE DETAILS ARE ENOUGH TO START
Have a shipment in mind?
Tell us what you want to ship, where it is now and where it needs to go.
We review your message and explain what else is needed to assess the route and prepare a quote.
- 01What do you want to ship?
- 02Where is it now?
- 03Where does it need to go?