Allen Lund Company
Anaheim, CA
California-based freight broker specializing in temperature-controlled transportation and agricultural products with strong produce industry expertise.
Review profileFreight Brokers in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California
Compare 5 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning freight brokers service in Los Angeles and Long Beach
The Los Angeles and Long Beach market combines the nation’s largest container-port complex with major air-cargo, customs, warehousing, drayage, and inland distribution activity.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Signal Hill, Carson, Gardena, El Segundo, Torrance, Playa Vista, Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Cerritos, Seal Beach. Each profile shows its actual base.
Use the profiles below to build a shortlist, then confirm the precise lane, cargo, equipment, timing, authority, insurance, availability, and price directly with each provider.
Freight connections
- Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
- Los Angeles International Airport
- I-5 and I-10 freight corridors
Industries shaping demand
- international trade
- apparel
- food distribution
- manufacturing
Questions to resolve
- Confirm which Los Angeles or Long Beach terminals the desk or warehouse actually covers.
- Ask about chassis, appointments, I-710 congestion, and Inland Empire delivery assumptions.
- Separate port drayage, produce, air cargo, and consumer fulfillment before comparing quotes.
- Match the legal name and MC, FMC, or CBP identity to the job you are tendering.
- Do not treat an Irvine or Anaheim desk as a substitute for Harbor or Oakland coverage unless the profile documents it.
- Require the same cargo, temperature, and appointment facts on every quote.
Evidence to compare
- MC broker authority
- Carrier and mode coverage
- Cargo and equipment fit
- Pricing, claims, and communication terms
What freight brokers do in the Los Angeles and Long Beach market
Freight brokers arrange motor-carrier capacity for shipper lanes without representing the operating carrier that physically moves the freight.
In Los Angeles and Long Beach, the operating context includes Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles International Airport, I-5 and I-10 freight corridors. Demand is shaped by international trade, apparel, food distribution, manufacturing.
Shortlist criteria
- Active MC broker authority
- Lane, mode, equipment, and commodity coverage
- Carrier-vetting and cargo-claim process
- Rate, accessorial, tracking, and communication terms
Questions before requesting a quote
- Which carrier will be assigned and how is its authority, insurance, and safety status checked?
- What are the cancellation, detention, layover, lumper, and claims terms?
Directory evidence standard: UNITECARGO requires an MC number, detailed capabilities, and recent review for an indexable freight-broker profile.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 5 freight brokers
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
- Los Angeles International Airport
- I-5 and I-10 freight corridors
Local selection rules
The Los Angeles and Long Beach market combines the nation’s largest container-port complex with major air-cargo, customs, warehousing, drayage, and inland distribution activity.
- Confirm which Los Angeles or Long Beach terminals the desk or warehouse actually covers.
- Ask about chassis, appointments, I-710 congestion, and Inland Empire delivery assumptions.
- Separate port drayage, produce, air cargo, and consumer fulfillment before comparing quotes.
- Match the legal name and MC, FMC, or CBP identity to the job you are tendering.
- Do not treat an Irvine or Anaheim desk as a substitute for Harbor or Oakland coverage unless the profile documents it.
- Require the same cargo, temperature, and appointment facts on every quote.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles and Long Beach is not one vendor type. The right first call depends on whether the freight still needs a building, a licensed desk, or a truck.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach | 3PL | The constraint is the building, cutoff, and handling—not a one-off truck. |
| A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to roll | Freight broker | You need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement. |
| A dedicated lane you can fill and schedule | Carrier | Direct USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff. |
Compare documented Freight Brokers capabilities in Los Angeles and Long Beach
Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Lund Company | Anaheim, CA | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl | Temperature-Controlled Freight, Produce Transportation, Agricultural Logistics | 163523 | 2212129 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Ascent Global Logistics | Playa Vista, CA | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Ocean +1 | Multimodal Solutions, International Freight, Project Cargo | 151258 | 190799 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| C.H. Robinson - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Freight Brokerage, Los Angeles And Long Beach Office, Multimodal Coverage | 384859 | 2226453 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| GlobalTranz | Irvine, CA | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal +2 | Technology-Enabled Brokerage, Multimodal Solutions, Supply Chain Visibility | 890123 | 890123 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Mode Transportation | Irvine, CA | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal +1 | Project Cargo, Heavy Haul, Specialized Transport | 223021 | 2214647 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
Editorial profiles are shown alphabetically. Paid placements appear separately and are labeled. This table does not assign ratings or declare a best provider.
Freight Brokers profiles in Los Angeles and Long Beach
Ascent Global Logistics
Playa Vista, CA
Los Angeles-based freight broker providing multimodal transportation solutions with international freight and project cargo expertise.
Review profileC.H. Robinson - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Long Beach surface-transportation office of C.H. Robinson, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2226453 and MC 384859.
Review profileGlobalTranz
Irvine, CA
Technology-focused freight broker providing multimodal transportation solutions with comprehensive supply chain visibility and managed services.
Review profileMode Transportation
Irvine, CA
Irvine-based freight broker specializing in project cargo, heavy haul, and oversized transportation with specialized equipment expertise.
Review profileQuestions about Freight Brokers in Los Angeles and Long Beach
How many freight brokers are listed in Los Angeles and Long Beach?
UNITECARGO currently lists 5 active profiles in the Los Angeles and Long Beach market that are marked verified and classified as freight brokers. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for freight brokers in Los Angeles and Long Beach?
This page covers Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles International Airport, I-5 and I-10 freight corridors. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare freight brokers in Los Angeles and Long Beach?
Confirm which Los Angeles or Long Beach terminals the desk or warehouse actually covers. Ask about chassis, appointments, I-710 congestion, and Inland Empire delivery assumptions. Separate port drayage, produce, air cargo, and consumer fulfillment before comparing quotes.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Los Angeles and Long Beach?
Use a 3PL when inventory has to sit or get picked. Use a freight broker when the freight is ready and you need capacity. Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.