Freight Forwarder in Long Beach
FMC-licensed international freight forwarding near the Port of Long Beach — part of the busiest container port complex in North America
Your Freight Forwarding Partner at the Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach is one of the busiest and most important seaports in the world, handling billions of dollars in trade each year. Together with the adjacent Port of Los Angeles, it forms the busiest container port complex in North America — and the primary gateway for Trans-Pacific trade between Asia and the United States.
American Global Freights (AGF) is an FMC-licensed NVOCC headquartered in Glendale, California, just 30 miles from the Port of Long Beach. Our proximity to the port, combined with our drayage partners and licensed customs brokers, means your containers move from vessel to warehouse faster and with fewer complications.
With our own office in Foshan, China, we manage the origin side of your shipments — from factory pickup to export documentation — giving you end-to-end control of the supply chain that flows through the Port of Long Beach.
Freight Forwarding Services in Long Beach
Complete logistics solutions at the Port of Long Beach and beyond
Ocean Freight Forwarding
Full-container (FCL) and less-than-container (LCL) ocean freight shipping worldwide with competitive rates and schedules.
Air Freight Forwarding
Express and standard air cargo services with global reach, fast transit times, and complete door-to-door logistics.
Ground Transportation
Domestic trucking services including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and last-mile delivery across the USA.
Intermodal Drayage
Port and rail drayage services for container pickup and delivery at major US ports and intermodal facilities.
Customs Clearance
Licensed US customs brokerage for import clearance, CBP compliance, duty management, and trade documentation.
Warehousing & Distribution
Flexible warehousing and distribution through our partner warehouses in Southern California, with inventory management and order fulfillment.
Rail Freight & Multimodal
Block trains and multimodal routings across Eurasia — China to Central Asia via Khorgos and Dostyk, and Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor services.
Port of Long Beach: Gateway to US Trade
The Port of Long Beach handles over 9 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually, making it one of the busiest container ports in the world. It serves as the primary entry point for goods from China, Southeast Asia, and the broader Pacific Rim into the US market.
AGF's expertise at this port means we understand terminal operations, vessel schedules, chassis availability, and the regulatory environment that determines how quickly your containers are released. Our proactive approach to demurrage and detention management helps keep your costs predictable and your cargo moving.
Why Long Beach Importers Choose AGF
Proximity to the Port of Long Beach
Our Glendale headquarters is just 30 miles from the Port of Long Beach, enabling fast response times when we coordinate drayage, customs clearance, and warehousing with our partners.
FMC-Licensed NVOCC
We hold direct contracts with major ocean carriers, giving you access to competitive rates and reliable vessel schedules on the Trans-Pacific and other trade lanes.
Drayage Through Vetted Partners
Our drayage partners handle container pickup, chassis management, pre-pulls, and delivery from the Port of Long Beach to your warehouse or distribution center, coordinated by AGF.
In-House Customs Brokers
Import clearance, ISF filing, HTS classification, and government agency coordination go through our licensed customs brokers.
Origin Office in Foshan, China
Our own team in China manages factory pickups, loading supervision, and export documentation for the busiest trade lane through Long Beach.
Transparent Door-to-Door Quotes
We quote door to door with the standard charges built in and list what is excluded — duties and taxes, and charges that depend on events (exams, demurrage, detention, storage) — so the quote is the number you plan with.
Areas We Serve from Long Beach
We provide freight forwarding services to businesses throughout the Long Beach area and Southern California:
Also serving Glendale, Los Angeles, and all of California. Need drayage, customs clearance, or warehousing near the port?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a freight forwarder near the Port of Long Beach?
What services does AGF offer at the Port of Long Beach?
How much does drayage from Long Beach port cost?
Can AGF handle customs clearance at Long Beach?
What areas near Long Beach does AGF serve?
Get a Quote from Your Long Beach Freight Forwarder
Transparent door-to-door quotes. Call +1 (818) 220-8800 or request a quote online.
Request a Free Quote