What Econoshippers does

Econoshippers, LLC is a privately held, Maryland-based international trade consulting and logistics coordination firm that has operated since 2012 from a single office in Olney, Maryland. The company serves small importers and large import-export companies with a non-asset-based model, positioning itself as a coordinator rather than a direct carrier, and delivering services by leveraging partnerships with top global carriers, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, and customs brokers. The offering is anchored on customs brokerage (ISF filing, customs entry filing, government agency filings, and customs bond facilitation), global shipping advisory, and import-export coordination, with the founder Mario Theranus serving as Founder, President, and General Manager.

The product portfolio has expanded beyond pure advisory to include operational transportation services (Air Freight Priority and Economy, Inland Transport FCL and LCL, Ground Transportation FTL and LTL, Import Delivery Trucking, and domestic Automobile Transport with international options planned), alongside add-on revenue lines in used ocean container sales (20-foot, 40-foot, and 40-foot HC certified sea-worthy units) and cargo insurance (All Risks and Total Loss). Revenue is generated through professional service fees and one-time container sales; pricing is quote-based, tailored to individual business requirements, and not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers reach the firm through a website contact form, a single listed phone number (240-353-7029), and a single shared email ([email protected]). The firm claims a global service reach despite operating from one location, has no disclosed funding, no mobile app, no public API, no patents or trademarks, no subsidiary structure, and no institutional investors, and is led by a sole named founder-operator with a 1-10 employee footprint.

Name

Econoshippers

Legal name

Econoshippers, LLC

Website

https://econoshippers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Econoshippers is a Maryland-based, privately held international trade consulting and logistics coordination firm serving small importers and large import-export companies with customs brokerage, global shipping advisory, and freight coordination delivered through carrier and customs broker partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage
• International logistics
• Import export consulting
• Cargo insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Beltsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Global Shipping Advisory and Consulting: Professional consulting services for international shipping management, documentation, and carrier coordination. The company provides expert guidance in navigating international markets and ensuring regulatory compliance.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Comprehensive customs brokerage services including ISF filing, customs entry filing, and government agency filings. Revenue generated through service fees for customs bond facilitation and clearance processing.
3. Transportation and Logistics Services: Air freight, inland transport/drayage, automobile transport, ground transportation, and import delivery trucking services coordinated through partnerships with carriers and freight forwarders.
4. Container Sales: Sale of used ocean containers (20', 40', and 40'HC) that are certified and sea-worthy.
5. Cargo Insurance/Risk Management: Risk management services providing all-risks and total loss cargo insurance coverage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Econoshippers is a global trade consulting and logistics coordination firm that arranges import and export transactions on behalf of clients. Its core services include customs clearance (ISF filing, customs entry filing, government agency filings, customs bonds), global shipping advisory, import-export coordination, and transportation management (air freight, inland drayage, ground trucking FTL/LTL, automobile transport, import delivery trucking). Add-on offerings include the sale of certified used shipping containers (20', 40', 40'HC) and cargo insurance (All Risks and Total Loss). The company coordinates with third-party carriers and brokers rather than operating its own transportation assets.

Product overview

Econoshippers is a global trade and consulting firm that offers a comprehensive suite of international shipping and logistics services. The portfolio centers on core offerings including Customs Clearance (with ISF filing, customs entry filing, and government agency filing), Import-Export Coordination, Global Shipping Advisory, and Import Delivery Trucking. These core services are supported by specialized add-ons such as Container Sales (certified used containers in 20', 40', and 40'HC sizes), Cargo Insurance (All Risks and Total Loss coverage), and Customs Bonds (Single-Entry and Continuous). Transportation services span Air Freight (Priority and Economy), Inland Transport (FCL/LCL drayage), Ground Transportation (FTL/LTL), and Automobile Transport (domestic and international). The company positions itself as a consultancy and coordinator rather than a direct carrier, partnering with global carriers, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Shipping Advisory Expert consulting services providing global shipping management and documentation guidance to help businesses navigate international logistics, offered to companies seeking reliable trade compliance and carrier coordination.
• Customs Clearance Comprehensive customs brokerage services including ISF (Importer Security Filing), customs entry filing, and government agency filing to ensure regulatory compliance for international shipments.
• Import-Export Coordination End-to-end coordination of import and export shipments, optimizing logistics management for seamless international trade for businesses ranging from small importers to large import-export companies.
• Air Freight Air cargo services including Air Priority (expedited) and Air Economy options for time-sensitive and standard international shipments, coordinated through carrier partnerships.
• Inland Transport Container drayage and cargo delivery services including Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) options for port-to-warehouse movement.
• Automobile Transport Vehicle transportation services for domestic U.S. shipments with international options noted as coming soon.
• Ground Transportation Trucking services including Full Truck Loads (FTL) and Less than Truck Load (LTL) ground shipping solutions for domestic cargo movement.
• Container Sales Sale of certified sea-worthy used shipping containers in 20', 40', and 40'HC sizes for international cargo transport and storage.
• Risk Management / Cargo Insurance Cargo insurance solutions covering All Risks and Total Loss scenarios to protect shipments during transit, providing risk management for importers and exporters.
• Customs Bonds Customs bonds required for imported goods, including Single-Entry and Continuous Bond options, to facilitate cargo release from U.S. Customs custody.
• Import Delivery Trucking Dependable trucking services for delivering cleared import shipments (both LCL and FCL) to warehouses or customer facilities after customs release.

Quantifiable outcome

• $5,000 per ISF transaction penalty avoidance through proper Importer Security Filing compliance

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Top Global CarrierscoreOthersStrategic relationships with leading global shipping carriers enabling Econoshippers to identify and match clients with the most reliable and cost-effective shipping options for their specific needs.
• NVOCCs (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers)coreOthersPartnerships with NVOCCs to provide consolidated shipping solutions and competitive rates for ocean freight services to clients.
• Freight ForwarderscoreOthersCollaborative relationships with freight forwarding companies to coordinate complex international shipments and ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Customs BrokerscoreOthersWorking relationships with customs brokers to facilitate efficient customs clearance processes and regulatory compliance for import shipments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder providing air, ocean, ground, and customs brokerage services with a multi-modal, asset-light model. Closely aligned with Econoshippers' service mix and SMB-to-enterprise customer approach.
• Worldwide Express: Logistics provider offering LTL, truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air freight services through a sales-led model with extensive carrier partnerships. Comparable in distribution approach and service scope, though larger in scale.
• Flexport: Tech-enabled global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, trucking, and customs brokerage services to importers and exporters. Directly comparable to Econoshippers' core service stack but operates at vastly greater scale and with proprietary software.
• Coyote Logistics: US-based freight brokerage offering truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air freight services through carrier coordination. Comparable asset-light brokerage model but with digital technology and significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Large North American less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and contract logistics provider. Operates in adjacent freight brokerage and logistics services space but with owned assets and broader enterprise focus.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company specializing in international freight forwarding (air and ocean) and customs brokerage. Directly comparable service mix — air/ocean, customs, cargo insurance — but operating at multibillion-dollar scale across 60+ countries.
• Hub Group: Asset-light freight transportation company providing intermodal, truckload, logistics, and customs services across North America. Overlaps with Econoshippers' drayage, container, and customs capabilities but at substantially larger scale.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Major North American transportation and logistics company offering intermodal, dedicated, truckload, LTL, and final-mile services, plus integrated supply chain solutions. Competes in the same freight coordination space with broader asset ownership.
• C.H. Robinson: One of the largest North American freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, offering truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air forwarding plus customs services. A broad incumbent that competes for the same shipper wallet but serves enterprise-scale customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders, providing sea logistics, air logistics, road logistics, and contract logistics alongside customs and compliance services. Comparable in service breadth to Econoshippers but orders of magnitude larger.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Econoshippers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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