Best Freight Forwarders in United States (2026)

Logistics Overview

The United States is one of the world's largest import and export markets, with a dense network of deep-sea container ports, inland rail hubs, and high-capacity international airports.

Infrastructure Advantage

Two-ocean access (Pacific + Atlantic) plus Gulf gateways enables diversified ocean routing. Strong rail networks (double-stack corridors) and trucking capacity for intermodal scale. Large airport cargo system with specialized handling for pharma, perishables, e-commerce, and high-value shipments.

Sea Ports

Major seaports and maritime logistics hubs

Port of Los Angeles (POLA)

US LAX

Specialization

Transpacific container gateway; intermodal rail connections

Key Terminals

SSA Marine
Ports America

Port of Long Beach (POLB)

US LGB

Specialization

High-volume container port paired with Los Angeles; extensive on-dock rail

Key Terminals

SSA Marine
Ports America

Port of New York & New Jersey

US NYC

Specialization

Primary East Coast container gateway

Key Terminals

Ports America
APM Terminals
DP World

Port of Savannah

US SAV

Specialization

Fast-growing container gateway; U.S. Southeast distribution

Port of Houston

US HOU

Specialization

Energy/chemicals ecosystem; diversified container options

Port of Charleston

US CHS

Specialization

Strong ocean services; automotive and manufacturing

Port of Seattle-Tacoma (NWSA)

US SEA

Specialization

Transpacific gateway; rail reach into Midwest/Canada

Port of Oakland

US OAK

Specialization

Asia lanes; strong reefer positioning; food/agri

Air Freight

Air cargo hubs and handling services

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX

Strategic RoleLeading international air cargo gateway on the West Coast

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK

Strategic RoleKey transatlantic and global cargo gateway serving the Northeast

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

ORD

Strategic RoleCentral U.S. gateway; strong domestic and international connectivity

Miami International Airport

MIA

Strategic RoleMajor gateway for Latin America and perishables

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

DFW

Strategic RoleLarge U.S. hub with growing international cargo activity

Carrier Offices & Terminals

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Major shipping lines with local presence

Booking Offices

Maersk

Los Angeles - US

Los Angeles

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Maersk

New York - US

New York

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Maersk

SGS HOUSTON - us

SGS HOUSTON

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Maersk Terminals & Ports

MaerskUSADK

ADAK CITY TERMINAL

Adak

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MaerskUSKQA

Trident Seafood

Akutan

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MaerskUSGPT

Gulfport Terminal

Gulfport

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MaerskUSJAX

Jacksonville - APM Terminals

Jacksonville

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MaerskUSJAX

Dames Point Jacksonville LLC

Jacksonville

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MaerskUSJAX

Anchorage Position Jacksonville

Jacksonville

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MaerskUSJAX

Coastal Maritime Stevedoring

Jacksonville

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MaerskUSJAX

TOTE Maritime Jacksonville

Jacksonville

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MaerskUSJAX

SSA Cooper Blount Island Terminal

Jacksonville

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MaerskUSJAX

Jacksonville Talleyrand Terminal

Jacksonville

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MaerskUSKWH

Kawaihae Port Terminal

Kawaihae

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MaerskUSMIA

Lay by Berth Miami

Miami

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MaerskUSMIA

South Florida Container Term N775

Miami

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MaerskUSMIA

Anchorage Position Miami

Miami

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MaerskUSMIA

Miami POMTOC

Miami

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MaerskUSMIA

Miami - Bernuth Termninals

Miami

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MaerskUSPSG

Petersburg Terminal

Petersburg

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MaerskUSPHL

Tioga Marine Terminal

Philadelphia

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MaerskUSPHL

Philadelphia Intrmdl Container

Philadelphia

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MaerskUSPHL

Anchorage Position Philadelphia

Philadelphia

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MaerskUSPHL

Lay by Berth Philadelphia

Philadelphia

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MaerskUSPHL

Philadelphia Municipal Pier 84

Philadelphia

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MaerskUSPHL

Packer Avenue Marine Terminal C095

Philadelphia

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MaerskUSTPA

Anchorage Position Tampa

Tampa

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MaerskUSTPA

Port Of Tampa

Tampa

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Other Carriers

Maersk

Office: United States

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MSC

Office: United States

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CMA CGM

Office: United States

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Hapag-Lloyd

Office: United States

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ONE

Office: Americas

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Shipping Schedules

Live ocean freight routes from carrier schedules

Updated 5 Sept 2026

Trade Lane

Carrier

Service Lines

Type

Transit

Next Departure

MANZANILLO, COL (MX)→LOS ANGELES, CA

Hapag-Lloyd

CCE

Direct

3d~0.112t CO2

12 Sept

MANZANILLO, COL (MX)→LOS ANGELES, CA

Hapag-Lloyd

CCE

Direct

3d~0.112t CO2

5 Sept

MANZANILLO, COL (MX)→LOS ANGELES, CA

Hapag-Lloyd

CCE

Direct

3d~0.112t CO2

29 Aug

Busan→Long Beach

COSCO

087E

Direct

8d

27 Aug

TANGER MED→NEW YORK, NY

Hapag-Lloyd

AL6

Direct

9d~0.335t CO2

18 Sept

TANGER MED→NEW YORK, NY

Hapag-Lloyd

AL6

Direct

9d~0.335t CO2

11 Sept

TANGER MED→NEW YORK, NY

Hapag-Lloyd

AL6

Direct

9d~0.335t CO2

25 Sept

PUERTO CORTES→NEW YORK, NY

Hapag-Lloyd

GC2 -> US2

1 stop

11d~0.409t CO2

3 Sept

TANGIER (TANGER MED)→NEW YORK (NY)

ZIM

ZCT

Direct

11d~0.409t CO2

5 Sept

TANGIER (TANGER MED)→NEW YORK (NY)

ZIM

ZCT

Direct

11d~0.409t CO2

11 Sept

Shanghai→Los Angeles

COSCO

0M70KE1MA

Direct

11d

25 Aug

Busan→Long Beach

COSCO

009E

Direct

11d

10 Sept

PUERTO CORTES→NEW YORK, NY

Hapag-Lloyd

GC2 -> US2

1 stop

11d~0.409t CO2

17 Sept

ANTWERP→NEW YORK

MSC

NN

Direct

11d~0.409t CO2

21 Sept

ANTWERP→NEW YORK

MSC

NN

Direct

12d~0.446t CO2

27 Sept

ANTWERP→NEW YORK

MSC

NN

Direct

12d~0.446t CO2

13 Sept

Busan→Long Beach

COSCO

084E

Direct

12d

5 Sept

Long Beach→Ningbo

COSCO

087W

Direct

12d

10 Sept

HPNT, HMM PSA NEW-PORT TERMINAL CO., LTD→APM TERMINALS LA (MARINE)

ONE

PS6

Direct

12d~0.564t CO2

31 Aug

HPNT, HMM PSA NEW-PORT TERMINAL CO., LTD→APM TERMINALS LA (MARINE)

ONE

PS6

Direct

12d~0.564t CO2

13 Sept

BUSAN, KOREA→LOS ANGELES, CA

CMA CGM

MTE

Direct

12d~2.768t CO2

26 Aug

HPNT, HMM PSA NEW-PORT TERMINAL CO., LTD→APM TERMINALS LA (MARINE)

ONE

PS6

Direct

12d~0.564t CO2

3 Sept

SHANGHAI→LOS ANGELES, CA

Hapag-Lloyd

WC2

Direct

12d~0.676t CO2

24 Aug

TANGIER (TANGER MED)→NEW YORK (NY)

ZIM

ZCT

Direct

12d~0.446t CO2

17 Sept

Ningbo→Los Angeles

COSCO

1235E

Direct

13d

28 Aug

NINGBO (ZJ)→LOS ANGELES (CA)

ZIM

ZX2

Direct

13d~0.682t CO2

3 Sept

SHANGHAI→LOS ANGELES, CA

Hapag-Lloyd

WC2

Direct

13d~0.676t CO2

29 Aug

NINGBO (ZJ)→LOS ANGELES (CA)

ZIM

ZX2

Direct

13d~0.682t CO2

27 Aug

NINGBO (ZJ)→LOS ANGELES (CA)

ZIM

ZX2

Direct

13d~0.682t CO2

10 Sept

LOS ANGELES, CA→YOKOHAMA

Hapag-Lloyd

WC5

Direct

13d~0.484t CO2

6 Sept

Last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 06:42 UTC

Customs & Trade

Import/export regulations and procedures

E-Customs SystemU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — ACE

ISF (10+2) required for ocean imports. Customs bond required for many commercial imports. De minimis threshold commonly USD 800. Duty rates depend on HS code, origin, and preferential programs. Additional agencies: FDA, USDA, EPA, FCC, CPSC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about logistics in United States

Which U.S. port should I use for container imports from Asia?+

Los Angeles/Long Beach are the fastest gateways port-to-port. For East Coast or Southeast delivery, New York/New Jersey, Savannah, or Charleston can reduce inland complexity.

Do I need ISF (10+2) when shipping ocean freight to the U.S.?+

In most cases, yes for ocean imports. ISF timing and responsibility should be confirmed with your broker/forwarder before cargo is loaded at origin.

What is the difference between a customs broker and a freight forwarder?+

A freight forwarder manages transportation and logistics coordination. A customs broker focuses on U.S. import entry filings, duties/taxes, and compliance with CBP.

What documents are most often requested for U.S. import clearance?+

Commercial invoice, packing list, and B/L or AWB. Regulated products may require additional certificates or permits (e.g., FDA/USDA).

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Infrastructure Advantage

Sea Ports

Port of Los Angeles (POLA)

Port of Long Beach (POLB)

Port of New York & New Jersey

Port of Savannah

Port of Houston

Port of Charleston

Port of Seattle-Tacoma (NWSA)

Port of Oakland

Air Freight

Los Angeles International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Miami International Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Carrier Offices & Terminals

Booking Offices

Los Angeles - US

New York - US

SGS HOUSTON - us

Maersk Terminals & Ports

ADAK CITY TERMINAL

Trident Seafood

Gulfport Terminal

Jacksonville - APM Terminals

Dames Point Jacksonville LLC

Anchorage Position Jacksonville

Coastal Maritime Stevedoring

TOTE Maritime Jacksonville

SSA Cooper Blount Island Terminal

Jacksonville Talleyrand Terminal

Kawaihae Port Terminal

Lay by Berth Miami

South Florida Container Term N775

Anchorage Position Miami

Miami POMTOC

Miami - Bernuth Termninals

Petersburg Terminal

Tioga Marine Terminal

Philadelphia Intrmdl Container

Anchorage Position Philadelphia

Lay by Berth Philadelphia

Philadelphia Municipal Pier 84

Packer Avenue Marine Terminal C095

Anchorage Position Tampa

Port Of Tampa

Other Carriers

Maersk

MSC

CMA CGM

Hapag-Lloyd

ONE

COSCO SHIPPING Lines

Shipping Schedules

Customs & Trade

Frequently Asked Questions