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ID: MV4329

Global Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage Business – New York, USA

United States

Owner retiring. Established in 1988, this New York-based freight forwarding and customs brokerage business offers over 35 years of operating history and deep industry expertise.

ID: MV4329

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Revenue:
$4.4m

Location

New York

Business Description

Established in 1988, this New York-based freight forwarding and customs brokerage business offers over 35 years of operating history and deep industry expertise. The company specialises in international air and ocean freight alongside licensed U.S. customs brokerage services, with a strong focus on corporate and government relocation logistics.

Operating through a fully virtual, asset-light model, the business delivers high-margin services without the burden of physical infrastructure, making it highly scalable and location-independent.

Key Features
  • 35+ years trading history with established reputation
  • Asset-light, fully remote operating model
  • Licensed U.S. customs brokerage (ABI/electronic filing)
  • Strong relationships with Fortune 500 and government clients
  • 102 active client accounts with recurring revenue base
  • No debt, strong cash position

Services Offered
  • International air freight and cargo logistics
  • Ocean freight, ISF filing & container management
  • U.S. customs brokerage services
  • Corporate and government relocation logistics

Financial Summary


  • Revenue: $4.40M 
  • Gross Margin: 31.9%
  • SDE: $342K
  • Strong balance sheet with ~$682K cash and no bank debt

Investment Rationale

  • Expansion beyond the New York metro area
  • Additional service lines (e.g., import brokerage, warehousing)
  • Upselling mid-tier clients into higher revenue brackets
  • Strategic buyer cross-selling opportunities across client base

Customer Overview

  • 102 active clients
  • Top 21 clients generate ~83.7% of revenue
  • Diverse mix of corporate and relocation-focused customers

Transaction Information

Sale Details
  • Ownership: 100% share sale
  • Reason for Sale: Founder retirement after 35+ years
  • Employees: 7 experienced staff (plus 1 open role)
  • Transition: Structured handover support available
  • Relocatable: Yes (fully virtual business model)

Ideal Buyer
  • Strategic logistics or freight operator seeking expansion
  • Customs brokerage or supply chain platform
  • Financial investor targeting stable, cash-generative businesses

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