What Worldwide Express does

Worldwide Express, Inc. is a privately held, Pennsylvania-domiciled international logistics provider licensed as a U.S. Customs Broker, NVOCC, and Foreign Freight Forwarder. The company coordinates end-to-end cross-border movement of goods — air freight, ocean freight (LCL, FCL, bulk, consolidations), and domestic/international trucking — paired with customs brokerage, FDA compliance, cargo insurance, customs bonds, ACH payment processing, and warehousing. Headquartered in Essington, PA with a secondary office in Allentown, PA, the firm serves importers and exporters across five named verticals: automotive, healthcare, renewable energy, industrial, and retail/fashion.

The underlying technology stack centers on a Supply Chain Control Tower launched in August 2025, providing real-time shipment tracking, predictive analytics, and centralized visibility, integrated with Descartes OneView for ocean and Track-Trace for air. Electronic customs entries are pre-filed via ABI (Automated Broker Interface) with Paired Port and Remote Filing capabilities. The company does not appear to have proprietary AI/ML models; automation is workflow-based.

The business model is quote-based, transaction-fee-driven freight forwarding and customs brokerage with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led: customers submit freight quote requests through the website (24-hour response SLA), by phone, or email, after which dedicated account managers handle ongoing coordination. Revenue streams span transaction fees (freight, trucking), professional services (customs, export documentation, FDA compliance), and managed services (warehousing, distribution). Approximately 11–50 employees support the operation, with over one-third being licensed Customhouse brokers and 100+ collective years of trade experience.

Name

Worldwide Express

Legal name

Worldwide Express, Inc.

Website

https://worldwideexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Worldwide Express is a Pennsylvania-based, licensed U.S. Customs Broker, NVOCC, and Foreign Freight Forwarder providing air, ocean, and trucking freight services plus customs brokerage to importers and exporters across automotive, healthcare, renewable energy, industrial, and retail verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Express / Time-Critical Air Freight (Next-Flight-Out, AOG, Just-in-Time) (TLACAAAD), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• International logistics
• Ocean freight forwarding
• Air freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Essington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. International Freight Forwarding: Revenue from coordinating air freight forwarding and ocean freight (LCL, FCL, Bulk, Consolidations) for international imports and exports. The company negotiates contracts with carriers specializing in specific trade lanes to ensure competitive market pricing.
2. U.S. Customs Brokerage Services: Customs entries for air or ocean shipments pre-filed electronically via ABI, including services like Paired Port, Remote Filing, and customs bond services for import and export transactions.
3. Trucking and Domestic Transportation: Domestic trucking services, transportation, and delivery services. The company provides competitive rates for domestic trucking as part of comprehensive logistics solutions.
4. Warehousing and Distribution: Warehousing and distribution services for expansion, providing storage and last-mile delivery coordination as part of end-to-end logistics.
5. Cargo Insurance: Insurance services for cargo during transit, providing peace of mind and protection against loss or damage.
6. Export Documentation Services: Services including Letters of Credit, Certificates of Origin, Consular Invoices, Automated Export System filings, and carnets preparation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Worldwide Express is a licensed Customs Broker, NVOCC, and Foreign Freight Forwarder providing full-service international logistics solutions. The company coordinates air, ocean, and ground freight movement for importers and exporters, handling customs entries, regulatory compliance, export documentation, cargo insurance, warehousing, and end-to-end supply chain coordination. It tailors its logistics programs by industry (automotive, healthcare, renewable energy, industrial, retail/fashion) and consolidates brokerage, forwarding, and warehousing under one provider.

Product overview

Worldwide Express is a full-service international logistics provider offering a comprehensive suite of freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain management services. The portfolio includes core transportation services (Ocean Transportation, Air Transportation, Trucking), licensed customs brokerage (U.S. Customs Brokerage, FDA Services), freight coordination (Import/Export Freight Services), and technology-enabled tools (Supply Chain Control Tower, Freight Quotes, ABI Customs Clearance). The company operates as a licensed Customs Broker, NVOCC, and Foreign Freight Forwarder, providing integrated logistics solutions for air, ocean, and ground shipments with additional services including cargo insurance, warehousing, and customs bond services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Supply Chain Control Tower: Supply chain control tower technology providing real-time visibility, analytics, and management tools for logistics operations.

Products and services

• U.S. Customs Brokerage Licensed customs brokerage services for import and export shipments, including FDA compliance, tariff classification, and regulatory documentation. For businesses engaged in cross-border trade.
• Ocean Transportation Services NVOCC ocean freight services with negotiated carrier contracts for international shipping via LCL (Less than Container Load), FCL (Full Container Load), bulk, and consolidations. For importers and exporters.
• Air Transportation Full-service air export and air import transportation services to and from all parts of the world. For businesses with time-sensitive or international air freight needs.
• Import Freight Services Import freight coordination including ACH payment services and customs bond services for streamlined cargo entry. For businesses importing goods internationally.
• Export Freight Services Export freight services including Automated Export System filing, cargo insurance, and export documentation preparation. For businesses exporting goods internationally.
• Trucking Services Domestic and international trucking services for cargo transportation and final-mile delivery. For businesses needing ground transportation of freight.
• Supply Chain Control Tower Technology platform providing real-time visibility, analytics, and management tools for logistics operations, including integration, real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and centralized supply chain control. For shippers managing complex international supply chains.
• Customs Bond Services Customs bond services including single-entry and continuous bond options for cargo clearance. For importers required to post bonds for U.S. customs entry.
• Cargo Insurance Insurance coverage for cargo protection during international transit. For shippers seeking risk mitigation for loss or damage in transit.
• Warehousing and Distribution Storage, distribution, and fulfillment services for import and export cargo expansion. For businesses needing warehousing and last-mile coordination alongside freight forwarding.
• FDA Services Food and Drug Administration compliance and clearance services for regulated product imports. For healthcare, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical importers subject to FDA requirements.
• ACH Payment Services Automated Clearing House payment processing for customs duties and freight charges. For importers needing streamlined duty and freight payment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated customs entry processing reduces clearance delays at ports and borders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SEKO Logistics: Mid-market global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, ground transportation and customs brokerage across verticals. Comparable to WWE in scope (customs + forwarding), customer profile (mid-market shippers), and vertical specialization approach.
• Radiant Logistics: Asset-light freight forwarding and customs brokerage company serving the U.S. and globally, with a network of operating partner companies. Highly comparable business model (brokerage + forwarding + multi-modal) and similar mid-market customer focus.
• Worldwide Logistics Group: Mid-sized U.S. freight forwarder providing truck, ocean, air, and customs services. Comparable operating model, size profile, and customer base as WWE, making it a close direct peer.
• Transplace / Uber Freight: Technology-enabled freight brokerage and managed transportation provider with U.S. and cross-border capabilities. Overlapping customer segments (shippers needing multi-modal coordination) and comparable technology-augmented brokerage model.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: One of the largest North American freight forwarders and customs brokers, providing multi-modal and customs services to enterprise shippers. Larger scale, broader service portfolio, and similar core product overlap (customs + forwarding).
• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarder with strong air and ocean forwarding plus customs brokerage capabilities. Far larger and broader in geographic reach, but directly competes for the same import/export customer base.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest integrated logistics providers with extensive freight forwarding and customs brokerage operations. Comparable core offerings but operates at substantially larger scale and global footprint.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and customs brokerage division of DHL, with comprehensive air, ocean, and road forwarding plus customs services. Comparable services, but far broader scope and global station network.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Technology-led digital freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs services through a proprietary platform. Comparable end-to-end service model, but competes on technology depth and scale; an emerging threat to traditional mid-sized brokers like WWE.

Regional players

• MEGA Logistics: Privately held, mid-sized freight forwarder with U.S. operations providing air, ocean, customs, and warehousing services. Comparable scope of services and mid-market positioning, although more concentrated geographically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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