C.H. Robinson Worldwide
Long Beach, CA
One of the worlds largest third-party logistics providers offering comprehensive freight forwarding, truckload, and supply chain solutions with advanced technology platform.
Review profileFreight Forwarders in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California
Compare 8 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning freight forwarders 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
- Mode and trade-lane coverage
- FMC, IATA, SCAC, or applicable authority evidence
- Documentation and customs capabilities
- Cargo handling and handoff requirements
What freight forwarders do in the Los Angeles and Long Beach market
Freight forwarders coordinate international or multimodal movements, documentation, carrier handoffs, consolidation, and destination delivery.
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
- Trade lanes, modes, gateways, and overseas-agent coverage
- FMC, IATA, SCAC, MC, or other applicable operating evidence
- Consolidation, documentation, customs, and cargo-handling scope
- Incoterm, insurance, exception, and destination-charge responsibilities
Questions before requesting a quote
- Who contracts each leg and who owns exceptions at origin, gateway, and destination?
- Which charges are excluded from the quote, including duties, exams, storage, demurrage, or destination fees?
Directory evidence standard: An indexable forwarder profile must include detailed capabilities, recent review, and at least one applicable authority or industry identifier recorded by UNITECARGO.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 8 freight forwarders
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 Forwarders 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide | Long Beach, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +2 | Multimodal Transportation, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology Integration | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| DHL Global Forwarding | El Segundo, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +1 | Project Cargo, High-Value Electronics, Time-Critical Shipping | — | — | 000315 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| DSV Air & Sea Inc. | Gardena, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Project Cargo, Oversized Shipments, Temperature Controlled | — | — | 017331 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Expeditors International | Long Beach, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Trans-Pacific Shipping, Port Drayage, Customs Brokerage | — | — | 002268 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Geodis USA Inc. | Los Angeles, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +1 | Automotive Logistics, E-Commerce Fulfillment, Supply Chain Optimization | — | — | 004349 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Kuehne + Nagel Inc. | Carson, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Pharmaceutical Logistics, Automotive Supply Chain, Electronics Transport | — | — | 001162 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Panalpina Inc. (DSV) | Carson, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Project Cargo, Automotive Logistics, Supply Chain Solutions | — | — | 017331 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Yusen Logistics Americas | Long Beach, CA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Japan-US Trade, Automotive Logistics, Contract Logistics | — | — | 002432 | — | 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 Forwarders profiles in Los Angeles and Long Beach
DHL Global Forwarding
El Segundo, CA
Global freight forwarding leader with comprehensive ocean, air, and multimodal transport solutions. Expert in time-critical and high-value shipments.
Review profileDSV Air & Sea Inc.
Gardena, CA
Danish logistics company providing air and sea freight solutions with expertise in project cargo and oversized shipments. Strong environmental focus.
Review profileExpeditors International
Long Beach, CA
Global freight forwarder specializing in ocean and air freight with strong presence at LA/Long Beach ports. Offers comprehensive customs clearance and supply chain solutions.
Review profileGeodis USA Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
French logistics leader providing comprehensive air and ocean freight services with strong automotive and e-commerce logistics capabilities.
Review profileKuehne + Nagel Inc.
Carson, CA
Leading international freight forwarder and logistics provider with specialized expertise in pharmaceutical and automotive logistics. Strong West Coast presence.
Review profilePanalpina Inc. (DSV)
Carson, CA
Now part of DSV, providing comprehensive ocean and air freight services with particular expertise in project cargo and automotive supply chain solutions.
Review profileYusen Logistics Americas
Long Beach, CA
Japanese logistics company with strong trans-Pacific trade expertise. Specialized in automotive logistics and contract logistics with comprehensive supply chain solutions.
Review profileQuestions about Freight Forwarders in Los Angeles and Long Beach
How many freight forwarders are listed in Los Angeles and Long Beach?
UNITECARGO currently lists 8 active profiles in the Los Angeles and Long Beach market that are marked verified and classified as freight forwarders. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for freight forwarders 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 forwarders 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.