Logistics & Supply Chain 2026Updated

List of Licensed Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders

Verified directory of licensed customs brokers and freight forwarders with service scope, trade lane specialization, port coverage, and compliance certifications—built for import/export teams sourcing brokerage partners.

Available Data Fields

Company Name

License Number

Headquarters

Service Scope

Trade Lanes

Port Coverage

Certifications

Specialization

Modes of Transport

Contact

Website

FTZ Capability

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Company	Headquarters	Specialization	Certifications
C.H. Robinson	Eden Prairie, MN	Full-service 3PL & customs brokerage	C-TPAT
Expeditors International	Bellevue, WA	Air/ocean freight & customs compliance	C-TPAT, AEO
A.N. Deringer	St. Albans, VT	U.S. customs brokerage & cross-border	C-TPAT
Livingston International	Toronto, ON	U.S.–Canada cross-border brokerage	C-TPAT, PIP
Kuehne+Nagel	Schindellegi, Switzerland	Global customs clearance & trade consulting	AEO, C-TPAT

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Licensed Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders: What the Data Covers

This dataset catalogs licensed customs brokers and freight forwarders operating across the United States and key global markets. Each record includes the broker's CBP-issued license number, service scope, trade lane coverage, and compliance certifications—the core data points that compliance managers need when evaluating brokerage partners.

Why License Verification Matters

Only individuals and firms licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can legally transact customs business on behalf of importers. As of the latest CBP data, there are roughly 14,400 permitted customs broker licenses in the United States. The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) separately licenses freight forwarders and NVOCCs handling ocean shipments. Engaging an unlicensed entity exposes importers to penalties, seizures, and supply chain disruptions.

Key Data Points for Compliance Managers

License & Permit Status: Active CBP broker permit number, FMC license where applicable, and district-level permit details.
Trade Lane Specialization: Geographic corridors the broker routinely handles—critical for duty optimization and transit time accuracy.
Certifications: C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), AEO (Authorized Economic Operator), PIP (Partners in Protection), and industry-specific certifications.
Service Scope: Customs clearance, tariff classification, duty drawback, foreign-trade zone management, ISF filing, export licensing, and trade consulting.

Market Landscape

The U.S. customs brokerage market includes both global logistics conglomerates—UPS, FedEx, Kuehne+Nagel, GEODIS—and specialized independents like A.N. Deringer, the largest privately-held U.S. customs broker with over a million entries filed annually. The NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America) represents 1,400+ member firms employing 110,000 professionals who serve more than 250,000 importers and exporters.

Typical Use Cases

Buyer	Action
Compliance Manager	Vet broker licenses before onboarding
Procurement Team	Benchmark brokerage fees by trade lane
Logistics Director	Identify brokers with FTZ capabilities near distribution centers
Trade Compliance Officer	Find C-TPAT certified partners to maintain Tier 3 status

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.How is this broker data collected and verified?

When you request this dataset, our AI crawls public sources including CBP's permitted broker listings, FMC license databases, NCBFAA directories, and company websites to compile and structure the latest available information.

Q.Does the dataset include both individual and corporate broker licenses?

Yes. CBP issues permits to both individual licensed customs brokers and brokerage firms. The dataset distinguishes between the two and includes the permit district where each broker is authorized to operate.

Q.Can I filter by specific ports of entry or customs districts?

Absolutely. Each record includes the CBP districts and ports where the broker holds active permits, so you can filter to find brokers authorized at your primary entry points.

Q.Is non-U.S. broker data included?

The dataset primarily covers U.S.-licensed customs brokers and FMC-licensed freight forwarders. For brokers operating in Canada, EU, and other markets, coverage depends on publicly available licensing data from those jurisdictions.