Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC
New York, NY
Technology-driven freight forwarder providing comprehensive ocean and air freight services with advanced supply chain management and trade compliance solutions.
Review profileFreight Forwarders in New York City Metro, New York
Compare 6 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning freight forwarders service in New York City Metro
The New York City metropolitan market combines major seaport and airport gateways with dense last-mile operations, customs activity, regional warehousing, and strict urban delivery constraints.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in New York, Long Island City, Jamaica, Corona, Staten Island, East Meadow, Great Neck, Plainview, Hauppauge, Commack, Port Washington. 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
- Port of New York and New Jersey
- JFK and Newark air-cargo gateways
- I-78, I-80 and I-95 corridors
Industries shaping demand
- retail
- food distribution
- fashion
- high-value goods
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 New York City Metro market
Freight forwarders coordinate international or multimodal movements, documentation, carrier handoffs, consolidation, and destination delivery.
In New York City Metro, the operating context includes Port of New York and New Jersey, JFK and Newark air-cargo gateways, I-78, I-80 and I-95 corridors. Demand is shaped by retail, food distribution, fashion, high-value goods.
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:
- 6 freight forwarders
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- Port of New York and New Jersey
- JFK and Newark air-cargo gateways
- I-78, I-80 and I-95 corridors
Local selection rules
The New York City metropolitan market combines major seaport and airport gateways with dense last-mile operations, customs activity, regional warehousing, and strict urban delivery constraints.
- Name the gateway first: Port of New York and New Jersey.
- Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged.
- Use a freight broker when the freight is already ready and you only need capacity.
- Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.
- Require the same origin, destination, equipment, and appointment facts from every shortlisted provider.
- Check the identifier that matches the job: MC or USDOT for highway, FMC or CBP for international.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in New York City Metro
New York City Metro 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 Port of New York and New Jersey | 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 New York City Metro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC | New York, NY | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +1 | Supply Chain Management, Trade Compliance, Technology Integration | MC-345678 | DOT-0123456 | 021821 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| H.W. St. John Company | Jamaica, NY | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +1 | Airport Cargo Operations, Perishables Logistics, Pharmaceutical Cold Chain | — | — | 001012 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Kintetsu World Express (USA), Inc. | New York, NY | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Japan-US Trade, Express Services, E-Commerce Logistics | MC-890123 | DOT-5678901 | 004509 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| MTS Logistics, Inc. | New York, NY | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +1 | Pharmaceutical Logistics, Electronics Distribution, Time-Critical Services | MC-567890 | DOT-2345678 | 017066 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| New York Forwarding Services Inc | Jamaica, NY | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +1 | JFK Airport Operations, International Trade, Electronics Logistics | — | — | 002769 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Sobel Network Shipping Co., Inc. | New York, NY | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | International Trade, Project Cargo, Electronics Logistics | MC-456789 | DOT-1234567 | 025718 | — | 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 New York City Metro
H.W. St. John Company
Jamaica, NY
Historic freight forwarding company established in 1902, operating at JFK International Airport. Premier specialist in air cargo, perishables, and pharmaceutical logistics with tem…
Review profileKintetsu World Express (USA), Inc.
New York, NY
Japanese logistics company with strong trans-Pacific trade connections. Specialized in express services and e-commerce logistics with premium service standards.
Review profileMTS Logistics, Inc.
New York, NY
Full-service logistics provider offering comprehensive ocean, air, and ground transportation services with specialized expertise in pharmaceutical and electronics distribution.
Review profileNew York Forwarding Services Inc
Jamaica, NY
Leading freight forwarder serving JFK International Airport with comprehensive ocean and air freight services. Specializes in electronics, automotive, and high-value cargo with 30+…
Review profileSobel Network Shipping Co., Inc.
New York, NY
Established freight forwarder specializing in international ocean and air freight services with expertise in project cargo and electronics logistics. Strong presence in NYC market.
Review profileQuestions about Freight Forwarders in New York City Metro
How many freight forwarders are listed in New York City Metro?
UNITECARGO currently lists 6 active profiles in the New York City Metro market that are marked verified and classified as freight forwarders. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for freight forwarders in New York City Metro?
This page covers Port of New York and New Jersey, JFK and Newark air-cargo gateways, I-78, I-80 and I-95 corridors. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare freight forwarders in New York City Metro?
Compare documented service coverage, transport modes, specialties, the identifier that matches the job, record freshness, and shipment-specific requirements before contacting a provider.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in New York City Metro?
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.