Behr & Associates
Houston, TX
Behr & Associates is a CBP licensed customs broker with over 40 years of experience specializing in Port of Houston operations.
Review profileCustoms Brokers in Houston and Port Houston, Texas
Compare 5 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning customs brokers service in Houston and Port Houston
Houston is a major port and industrial freight market with strong demand for drayage, project cargo, specialized trucking, warehousing, and international forwarding.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park, Baytown, Seabrook, La Porte, Channelview, Stafford, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Katy, Bellaire. 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 Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors
Industries shaping demand
- energy
- petrochemicals
- industrial equipment
- international trade
Questions to resolve
- Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing.
- Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers.
- Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
- For international freight, confirm whether the same company is the forwarder, customs broker, or only the warehouse.
- Require the same origin, destination, and accessorial assumptions on every quote.
- Check USDOT, MC, FMC, or CBP identifiers that match the job—not a generic Houston address.
Evidence to compare
- CBP broker evidence
- Permitted port coverage
- Commodity and entry expertise
- Importer documentation requirements
What customs brokers do in the Houston and Port Houston market
Customs brokers prepare and transmit entries, coordinate admissibility and duty information, and help importers respond to document or agency requirements.
In Houston and Port Houston, the operating context includes Port Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors. Demand is shaped by energy, petrochemicals, industrial equipment, international trade.
Shortlist criteria
- CBP broker evidence and permitted port coverage
- Commodity, entry-type, and partner-government-agency experience
- Power-of-attorney, importer-record, document, and bond workflow
- Exam, protest, post-entry, and exception support
Questions before requesting a quote
- Is the broker permitted for the port and experienced with the commodity and entry type?
- What importer documents, bond, classification inputs, agency filings, and escalation contacts are required?
Directory evidence standard: UNITECARGO requires a recorded CBP filer code, CBP source URL, verification timestamp, detailed capabilities, and recent review for a complete customs-broker profile.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 5 customs brokers
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- Port Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors
Local selection rules
Houston is a major port and industrial freight market with strong demand for drayage, project cargo, specialized trucking, warehousing, and international forwarding.
- Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing.
- Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers.
- Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
- For international freight, confirm whether the same company is the forwarder, customs broker, or only the warehouse.
- Require the same origin, destination, and accessorial assumptions on every quote.
- Check USDOT, MC, FMC, or CBP identifiers that match the job—not a generic Houston address.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Houston and Port Houston
Houston and Port Houston 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 Houston | 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 Customs Brokers capabilities in Houston and Port Houston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr & Associates | Houston, TX | Not documented | Port Of Houston Expertise, Energy Sector, Petrochemicals +1 | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Crane Worldwide Logistics | Houston, TX | Not documented | High-Value Cargo, Electronics, Security Clearance +1 | — | — | — | CWL | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Fritz Companies | Houston, TX | Not documented | Ocean Freight, Air Cargo, Project Cargo +1 | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| GlobalTranz Enterprises | Houston, TX | Not documented | Technology-Driven Solutions, Multi-Modal Expertise, Supply Chain Integration | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Panalpina (DSV) | Houston, TX | Not documented | Project Logistics, Energy Sector, Break Bulk Cargo +2 | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
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Customs Brokers profiles in Houston and Port Houston
Crane Worldwide Logistics
Houston, TX
Crane Worldwide specializes in customs brokerage for high-value cargo, electronics, and time-critical shipments with security services.
Review profileFritz Companies
Houston, TX
Fritz Companies offers comprehensive customs brokerage with expertise in ocean freight, air cargo, and energy logistics.
Review profileGlobalTranz Enterprises
Houston, TX
GlobalTranz provides technology-driven customs brokerage services with multi-modal expertise and supply chain integration.
Review profilePanalpina (DSV)
Houston, TX
DSV (Panalpina) specializes in customs brokerage for project logistics, energy sector, and break bulk cargo operations.
Review profileQuestions about Customs Brokers in Houston and Port Houston
How many customs brokers are listed in Houston and Port Houston?
UNITECARGO currently lists 5 active profiles in the Houston and Port Houston market that are marked verified and classified as customs brokers. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for customs brokers in Houston and Port Houston?
This page covers Port Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare customs brokers in Houston and Port Houston?
Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing. Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers. Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Houston and Port Houston?
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.