FMC-Licensed NVOCC
Licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission to issue ocean Bills of Lading, contract direct carrier rates, and negotiate volume allocations with ocean vessel lines for FCL and LCL shipping.
Founded in 1998 in Los Angeles, California, Recommended Cargo Logistics, Inc. has evolved into an industry-leading Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and TSA-approved indirect air carrier. What began over two decades ago as a family-founded business with three visionary experts has expanded into a global freight forwarding operation connecting importers and exporters worldwide.
Our foundational values remain anchored in accountability, personal care, and technical excellence. We operate not merely as a freight service provider, but as a strategic logistics partner dedicated to simplifying international shipping across key global trade corridors.
We manage end-to-end global supply chain operations backed by official federal licenses and strict regulatory compliance.
Licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission to issue ocean Bills of Lading, contract direct carrier rates, and negotiate volume allocations with ocean vessel lines for FCL and LCL shipping.
Fully compliant with Transportation Security Administration indirect air carrier guidelines, ensuring time-critical air freight is handled under strict security protocols worldwide.
In-house customs clearance experts who navigate complex U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, ISF filings, tariff classifications, and duty drawback procedures.
Strategically headquartered near the Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, and LAX Airport to deliver expedited drayage, transloading, warehousing, and nationwide inland trucking.
Navigating international supply chains requires experience, transparency, and dependable risk management.
Unlike massive corporations with automated call centers, we assign dedicated logistics managers who understand your cargo requirements and provide direct, real-time status updates from origin to destination.
From cargo insurance coverage to comprehensive compliance checks, we eliminate costly port delays, demurrage charges, and documentation errors before your freight departs.
We seamlessly bridge every link in your logistics chain—connecting foreign suppliers, ocean carriers, customs authorities, warehouses, and domestic truck drivers.
Consult with our Los Angeles freight specialists to discuss customized ocean, air, or customs solutions tailored to your business needs.
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