How should I compare freight forwarders in the United States?
Start with the gateway: Miami, Los Angeles–Long Beach, Houston, or Newark. Then compare documented modes, who files entry, FMC or IATA identity, and record freshness.
Browse 345 active Freight Forwarders profiles across the United States. Use documented locations, service capabilities, transport modes, and regulatory identifiers to build a shortlist.
How to compare Freight Forwarders
Open each provider profile and confirm the fields that matter for your shipment:
- Operating location and documented service areas
- Transport modes, cargo types, equipment, and specialties
- USDOT, MC, SCAC, FMC, or other identifiers when supplied
- Record freshness and direct provider contact information
Verify before selection
Directory status is not a substitute for a current authority, insurance, safety, availability, or pricing check. Use the linked official regulator resources and confirm shipment-specific requirements directly with the provider.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 345 freight forwarders
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- PortMiami, San Pedro Bay, Port Houston, and Newark–Elizabeth
- MIA, LAX, IAH, and Newark Liberty air cargo
- Latin America, trans-Pacific, and trans-Atlantic trade lanes
- State forwarder pages in Florida, California, and Texas
Local selection rules
A national forwarder search is a gateway search. Compare the ocean or air identity and the port or airport before the brand. Miami, Los Angeles–Long Beach, Houston, and Newark are different houses.
- Name the gateway first: Miami, Los Angeles–Long Beach, Houston, or Newark.
- Match the legal name to FMC ocean-forwarder or NVOCC identity for ocean, or IATA identity for air.
- Ask who files entry and whether that is the same company or a separate customs broker.
- Confirm perishable, project, or high-value handling before you compare general freight rates.
- Require the same origin, destination, Incoterms, and cutoff facts on every quote.
- Do not treat a domestic broker MC as a substitute for forwarding identity.
When to use a forwarder, a broker, or a carrier in the US
A forwarder is the international house. A broker is the domestic desk. A carrier is the highway asset. National brand names do not make those jobs interchangeable.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean or air freight that still has to clear and move on a trade lane | Freight forwarder | The job is the gateway, the documents, and the FMC or IATA identity. |
| Domestic truckload after the freight is already in the US | Freight broker or carrier | You need highway capacity and a current MC or USDOT identity. |
| A dedicated highway lane you can fill and schedule | Carrier | Direct USDOT/MC identity cuts the extra party out of a stable lane. |
Questions this page can answer
Is a freight forwarder the same as a freight broker?
No. A forwarder arranges international moves and may hold FMC or IATA identity. A broker arranges domestic motor-carrier transportation under FMCSA authority.
When do I also need a customs broker?
When the freight requires US entry. Forwarding and entry can be the same company or two identities. Confirm who holds the CBP permit for the port you will use.
Which state forwarder pages should I open first?
Florida, California, and Texas have the densest forwarder lists on this directory. Open the state or city page that matches the gateway, then confirm the FMC or IATA identity on each profile.
Related provider directories
Florida freight forwarders
Compare Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville forwarding houses
Miami freight forwarders
Compare PortMiami and MIA forwarding profiles
Texas freight forwarders
Compare Houston, DFW, and cross-border forwarding profiles
California freight forwarders
San Pedro Bay and Oakland houses
US freight brokers
Compare national brokerage profiles and identifiers
Compare documented Freight Forwarders capabilities
Compare provider location, transport modes, specialties, identifiers, and record freshness before opening the full profile.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Continent Alliance LLC | East Kingston, NH | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl +1 | Global Logistics Alliance, Exclusive Network For Professional Freight Forwarders, FMC Licensed | — | — | 033713 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 721 Logistics LLC | Philadelphia, PA | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Custom IT Solutions, Trade Compliance, Philadelphia Operations | — | — | 025128 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| A2 Global Shipping | Saint Cloud, MN | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | International Shipping, Global Trade Services | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| A2 Global Shipping LLC | Bozeman, MT | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Global Shipping Solutions, International Freight | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| ABF Freight System | Fort Smith, AR | Truck Ltl, Truck Ftl, Intermodal | Major Freight Carrier, ArcBest Corporation Subsidiary, National Coverage | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Able Freight Services | Waipahu, HI | Air, Ocean, Truck Ftl | Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Ground Transportation | — | — | 004088 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Accelerated Global Logistics LLC | Seattle, WA | Air, Ocean, Truck Ftl +1 | Expedited Services, Pharmaceutical Logistics, High-Value Cargo | — | — | 025876 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Access Worldwide | North Charleston, SC | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Import Brokerage, Full-Service Freight Forwarding | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| ADL Logistics LLC | Miami, FL | Ocean, Air, Truck Ftl | Global Logistics, Supply Chain Solutions | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| AFS Logistics, LLC | Shreveport, LA | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | National Network, Supply Chain Management, Multi-Modal | — | — | — | — | 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.
States with documented Freight Forwarders profiles
Freight Forwarders profiles
5 Continent Alliance LLC
freight_forwarder📍 East Kingston, NH
Global Logistics AllianceExclusive Network For Professional Freight ForwardersFMC Licensed
FMC licensed freight forwarding network providing exclusive global logistics alliance services for professional freight ...
721 Logistics LLC
freight_forwarder📍 Philadelphia, PA
Custom IT SolutionsTrade CompliancePhiladelphia Operations
Family-owned logistics company providing licensed customs brokerage, NVOCC, and freight forwarding services with custom ...
A2 Global Shipping
freight_forwarder📍 Saint Cloud, MN
International ShippingGlobal Trade Services
International shipping and freight forwarding company providing global shipping solutions and international trade servic...
A2 Global Shipping LLC
freight_forwarder📍 Bozeman, MT
Global Shipping SolutionsInternational Freight
Global shipping company providing international freight forwarding and logistics services...
ABF Freight System
freight_forwarder📍 Fort Smith, AR
Major Freight CarrierArcBest Corporation SubsidiaryNational Coverage
Major freight carrier with Arkansas headquarters, part of ArcBest Corporation providing LTL freight and international sh...
Able Freight Services
freight_forwarder📍 Waipahu, HI
Air FreightOcean FreightGround Transportation
Comprehensive freight forwarding services offering air freight, ocean freight, and ground transportation solutions for H...
Accelerated Global Logistics LLC
freight_forwarder📍 Seattle, WA
Expedited ServicesPharmaceutical LogisticsHigh-Value Cargo
Specialized freight forwarder focusing on expedited and high-value shipments with expertise in pharmaceutical and electr...
Access Worldwide
freight_forwarder📍 North Charleston, SC
Import BrokerageFull-Service Freight Forwarding
Full-service independently owned import brokerage and freight forwarding company...
ADL Logistics LLC
freight_forwarder📍 Miami, FL
Global LogisticsSupply Chain Solutions
Comprehensive logistics company providing general freight forwarding and supply chain management solutions with global r...
AFS Logistics, LLC
freight_forwarder📍 Shreveport, LA
National NetworkSupply Chain ManagementMulti-Modal
National logistics provider with Shreveport operations serving the regions freight forwarding needs....
Agility Logistics
freight_forwarder📍 San Francisco, CA
Project CargoEmerging MarketsGovernment Contracting
Kuwait-based global logistics provider with strong presence in emerging markets and government contracting. Specializes ...
Air General
freight_forwarder📍 Salt Lake City, UT
Air Cargo And Freight ForwardingInternational Air Freight Network
Air cargo and freight forwarding specialist with international air freight network and comprehensive logistics coordinat...
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