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Freight Forwarders in Seattle-Tacoma, Washington

Compare 11 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.

Planning freight forwarders service in Seattle-Tacoma

The Seattle-Tacoma market combines Pacific trade, air cargo, customs, port warehousing, and regional distribution serving Puget Sound and the inland Pacific Northwest.

Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Seattle, Tacoma, SeaTac, Kent, Renton, Federal Way. 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

  • Northwest Seaport Alliance terminals
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • I-5 and I-90 corridors

Industries shaping demand

  • international trade
  • aerospace
  • technology
  • food and seafood

Questions to resolve

  • Distinguish Seattle and Tacoma terminal coverage and confirm appointment, chassis, and transload arrangements.
  • Ask how winter pass conditions and Puget Sound congestion are reflected in routing and lead times.

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 Seattle-Tacoma market

Freight forwarders coordinate international or multimodal movements, documentation, carrier handoffs, consolidation, and destination delivery.

In Seattle-Tacoma, the operating context includes Northwest Seaport Alliance terminals, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, I-5 and I-90 corridors. Demand is shaped by international trade, aerospace, technology, food and seafood.

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:

  • 11 freight forwarders

Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers

  • Northwest Seaport Alliance terminals
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • I-5 and I-90 corridors

Local selection rules

The Seattle-Tacoma market combines Pacific trade, air cargo, customs, port warehousing, and regional distribution serving Puget Sound and the inland Pacific Northwest.

  1. Distinguish Seattle and Tacoma terminal coverage and confirm appointment, chassis, and transload arrangements.
  2. Ask how winter pass conditions and Puget Sound congestion are reflected in routing and lead times.

When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Seattle-Tacoma

Seattle-Tacoma 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 jobUseWhy
Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near Northwest Seaport Alliance terminals3PLThe constraint is the building, cutoff, and handling—not a one-off truck.
A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to rollFreight brokerYou need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement.
A dedicated lane you can fill and scheduleCarrierDirect USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff.

Compare documented Freight Forwarders capabilities in Seattle-Tacoma

Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.

ProviderBaseTransport modesDocumented capabilitiesMCDOTFMCCBPVerified
Accelerated Global Logistics LLCSeattle, WAAir, Ocean, Truck Ftl +1Expedited Services, Pharmaceutical Logistics, High-Value Cargo——025876—Aug 13, 2026
Alaska Traffic CompanyKent, WAOcean, Air, Truck Ftl +1Alaska Specialist, Consolidation Services, LCL Shipping————Aug 13, 2026
Expeditors International of WashingtonSeattle, WAOcean, Air, Truck Ftl +1Global Supply Chain Management, Customs Clearance, Vendor Consolidation——002268—Aug 13, 2026
Honolulu Freight ServiceSeattle, WAOcean, Air, DrayageAlaska-Hawaii Specialist, Pacific Island Shipping, Automotive Transport————Aug 13, 2026
Lynden InternationalKent, WAOcean, Air, Truck Ftl +1Alaska Specialist, Multi-Modal Transportation, Oversized Cargo——002536—Aug 13, 2026
Masterpiece InternationalSeattle, WAAir, Ocean, Truck Ftl +1Fine Art Logistics, Museum Exhibitions, Gallery Services————Aug 13, 2026
Russell A FarrowSeattle, WAOcean, Air, Truck Ftl +1Canada-US Trade, Cross-Border Logistics, Automotive Transport——003441—Aug 13, 2026
Sprint Forwarders IncSeattle, WAOcean, Air, Truck FtlInternational Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage, Trade Compliance——003584—Aug 13, 2026
STG LogisticsKent, WAOcean, Air, Truck Ftl +1Technology Logistics, E-Commerce Solutions, Port Services————Aug 13, 2026
UWL Worldwide LogisticsKent, WAOcean, Air, Truck Ftl +1NVOCC Services, Consolidation, Project Cargo——020340—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 Seattle-Tacoma

Alaska Traffic Company

Kent, WA

Specialized freight forwarder focusing on Alaska trade with competitive freight forwarding, consolidation, and logistics services between Alaska and continental US.

Review profile

Honolulu Freight Service

Seattle, WA

Specialized freight forwarder serving Alaska and Hawaii routes with expertise in Pacific island shipping and automotive transportation from Seattle gateway.

Review profile

Lynden International

Kent, WA

Multi-modal transportation company with strong freight forwarding capabilities specializing in Alaska trade and oversized cargo movement via air, ground, ocean, and barge.

Review profile

Masterpiece International

Seattle, WA

Specialized freight forwarder and customs broker focusing on fine art logistics, museum exhibitions, and high-value cultural artifacts with expertise in complex international art t…

Review profile

Russell A Farrow

Seattle, WA

Established freight forwarder specializing in Canada-US cross-border trade with comprehensive logistics services and strong automotive industry expertise.

Review profile

Sprint Forwarders Inc

Seattle, WA

International freight forwarder and customhouse broker providing comprehensive trade services with expertise in Asia-Pacific and European trade routes.

Review profile

STG Logistics

Kent, WA

Full-service freight forwarder providing comprehensive logistics solutions with strong focus on technology and e-commerce shipments through Seattle-Tacoma gateway.

Review profile

UWL Worldwide Logistics

Kent, WA

Global freight forwarder and NVOCC with Seattle-Tacoma warehouse operations providing comprehensive logistics solutions and consolidation services for international trade.

Review profile

Wilson Transport LLC

Renton, WA

Regional freight forwarder specializing in moving intermodal containers to and from the ports of Seattle and Tacoma with comprehensive local drayage services in Western Washington.

Review profile

Questions about Freight Forwarders in Seattle-Tacoma

How many freight forwarders are listed in Seattle-Tacoma?

UNITECARGO currently lists 11 active profiles in the Seattle-Tacoma market that are marked verified and classified as freight forwarders. Counts change as records are reviewed.

What freight connections matter for freight forwarders in Seattle-Tacoma?

This page covers Northwest Seaport Alliance terminals, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, I-5 and I-90 corridors. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.

How should I compare freight forwarders in Seattle-Tacoma?

Distinguish Seattle and Tacoma terminal coverage and confirm appointment, chassis, and transload arrangements. Ask how winter pass conditions and Puget Sound congestion are reflected in routing and lead times.

When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Seattle-Tacoma?

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.