Cargo International Consolidators

What Cargo International Consolidators does

Cargo International Consolidators, Inc. is a privately-held freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Miami, Florida, operating since 2003 with approximately 20 employees across traffic, warehouse, operations, finance, and administrative functions. The company provides an integrated logistics platform spanning air freight booking, ocean freight forwarding (FCL and LCL), customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and specialized cargo handling including breakbulk, bonded cargo, building materials, vehicles and boats, and temperature-controlled perishables. It is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission as an NVOCC and Freight Forwarder (FMC #018590 NF), is a CTPAT member since 2019, and belongs to the NCBFAA, giving it regulatory standing for U.S. customs processing.

The business reaches customers through a sales-led, relationship-driven model with named Traffic Managers dedicated to the Central America/Caribbean and ABC Islands divisions, supported by an FCL and Caribbean Lead. Distribution is extended via a network of seven independent agent partners across Aruba, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, St. Martin, Panama, and Colombia, which act as local cargo-sourcing representatives. Direct customers include B2B importers and exporters (manufacturers, distributors, traders moving goods via air or ocean) and, through the Personal Packages service launched more recently, individual consumers shipping personal packages via cross-border e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and eBay.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based fees on freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehousing services, with quote-based per-shipment pricing and credit terms for account customers. The company supports both high-touch account management and self-service workflows via a web-based customer portal on wisegrid.net, online quote requests, and downloadable shipping documents. No external funding, parent company, or ownership changes have been disclosed; the firm operates as an independent entity under President Michelle Fajardo.

Name

Cargo International Consolidators

Legal name

Cargo International Consolidators, Inc.

Website

https://cargoic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cargo International Consolidators is a Miami-based, FMC-licensed NVOCC and freight forwarder providing air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and specialized cargo handling for B2B importers/exporters and individual consumers across the Caribbean and Latin America via a seven-country agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding Services: The company charges fees for arranging air and ocean freight transportation, including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments. Revenue is generated through service fees based on shipment size, destination, and service level.
2. Customs Brokerage: The company provides customs brokerage services, assisting clients with import/export documentation, compliance, and customs clearance procedures.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Cargo International Consolidators offers bonded cargo handling, warehousing, and distribution services, generating revenue through storage fees, handling charges, and distribution fees.
4. Personal/Small Package Services: The company provides services for individual consumers shipping personal packages, with support for major platforms such as Amazon and eBay. This stream supports personal import/export logistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cargo International Consolidators provides international air and ocean freight forwarding services (including FCL and LCL), customs brokerage, and warehousing and distribution. It complements these core services with specialized cargo handling such as breakbulk, bonded cargo, building materials, vehicles and boats, and temperature-controlled perishable goods storage. The company also offers a Personal Packages service for individuals, with integration guidance for Amazon and eBay shipments.

Product overview

Cargo International Consolidators, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics company offering a unified suite of cargo transportation and logistics services. The company's core offering is a comprehensive logistics platform comprising air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehousing and distribution as the foundational services. These are complemented by specialized handling services including FCL/LCL loads, freight consolidation, breakbulk cargo, bonded cargo handling, building material handling, cars/boats/special equipment transport, and perishable facility services for frozen and chilled goods. For individual consumers, the Personal Packages service provides small package shipping with integration support for major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and eBay. The portfolio operates as a single integrated logistics service offering where customers can access multiple specialized services through a unified provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Carrier Booking Air freight booking service for transporting cargo via air carriers, providing reliable and cost-effective air shipping solutions for importers and exporters.
• Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL and LCL) Ocean freight forwarding services including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) options for international cargo transportation.
• Customs Brokerage Professional customs brokerage services to facilitate smooth clearance of goods through customs for international shipments, including import/export documentation and compliance.
• Warehousing and Distribution Storage and distribution services for cargo, including bonded cargo handling and warehouse facilities for secure storage.
• Freight Consolidation Consolidation services that combine multiple smaller shipments into full container loads to optimize shipping costs and efficiency.
• Breakbulk Cargo Specialized handling for oversized or irregular cargo that cannot be containerized, including project cargo and heavy-lift shipments.
• Bonded Cargo Handling Handling of bonded cargo under customs bond, allowing storage and transit without payment of duties until final destination.
• Building Material Handling Specialized logistics services for building materials including secure transport and handling of construction-related cargo.
• Cars, Boats, and Special Equipment Transport Transportation services for vehicles and special equipment, including roll-on/roll-off shipping for cars and boats.
• Perishable Facility (Frozen and Chilled Goods) Temperature-controlled storage and handling facilities for perishable goods including frozen and chilled products.
• Personal Packages Individual and small package shipping service for personal shipments, with integration support for Amazon and eBay for invoice and tracking retrieval.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — CTPAT ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Cargo International Consolidators has been a member of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program since 2019. This voluntary partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection involves implementing multi-layered security procedures consistent with CTPAT Importer Security Criteria, providing security training to employees and partners, and participating in annual reviews of security practices. The partnership strengthens the company's credibility in supply chain security and provides preferential treatment in U.S. customs processing.
• NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargo International Consolidators is a member of the NCBFAA, a professional trade association representing the interests of customs brokers and freight forwarders in the United States. NCBFAA membership provides the company with industry advocacy, networking opportunities, and professional development resources.
• Bon Bini Cargo Services IncregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent partner representing Cargo International Consolidators in Aruba. Managed by Donald de Veer, the company handles cargo forwarding operations from Wayaca #45, Aruba.
• Curacao CargoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent partner representing Cargo International Consolidators in Curacao. Managed by Endro Sowirono, located at De Savaan #214 Willemstad.
• Savane SRLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent partner representing Cargo International Consolidators in the Dominican Republic. Contact details include [email protected].
• Camca LogisticaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent partner representing Cargo International Consolidators in Costa Rica. Managed by Olman Campos Barrantes, located at the company's Costa Rica office.
• SXM LogisticsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent partner representing Cargo International Consolidators in St. Martin. Managed by Francelise Turlet, located at Port de Galisbay, 97150 Saint Martin.
• Air Sea Land LogisticsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent partner representing Cargo International Consolidators in Panama. Led by CEO Rita Mendieta, located at Edificio Edison Corporate Center, Piso 11, Oficina 11D in Panama City.
• Atlantic Overseas Express (Colombia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent partner representing Cargo International Consolidators in Colombia. Led by Alvaro Sierra, located at Calle 24 A Nº 74-09, Bogotá, Colombia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flexport: Digital-native international freight forwarder offering ocean and air forwarding plus customs brokerage. Directly competes with CIC on FCL/LCL ocean and air forwarding but differentiates via proprietary technology and a global carrier network.
• Tropical Shipping: U.S.-based ocean carrier and freight forwarder specializing in Caribbean and Florida-based trade lanes. Operates in the same Miami-to-Caribbean corridors as CIC and serves similar B2B importer/exporter customers.
• Sealand (Maersk): Intra-Americas ocean carrier and freight forwarder serving Caribbean, Central America, and South America lanes. Direct comparable on NVOCC-style consolidated ocean services and Latin America origin/destination handling.
• Crowley Maritime Corporation: U.S. logistics and ocean transportation company with deep Caribbean and Latin American service coverage. Comparable as a Miami-based provider of ocean freight, customs brokerage, and warehousing for Caribbean/Latin America shippers.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders, providing air, ocean, customs brokerage, and contract logistics globally. Overlaps with CIC across all core services but at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics provider specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Comparable across core forwarding services but with substantially larger scale and proprietary technology investments.
• Hub Group: U.S.-based multimodal logistics provider offering intermodal, truck brokerage, and logistics services. Comparable as a North American mid-sized logistics player but with a stronger trucking and intermodal focus than CIC's ocean/air-led model.
• Mainfreight: New Zealand-headquartered global logistics company providing air and ocean freight forwarding, customs, and warehousing. Comparable service mix to CIC with a far broader network and stronger carrier leverage.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, customs, and warehousing worldwide. Comparable broad service portfolio but with significantly greater scale, technology investment, and carrier leverage than CIC.

Regional players

• JF Hillebrand Group: Specialist freight forwarder focused on beverages, bulk liquids, and breakbulk project cargo. Comparable on ocean FCL/LCL forwarding and breakbulk handling but operates primarily in Europe and Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cargointernational
• Instagraminstagram.com/cargoic
• Xx.com/cargointl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cargo-international-consolidators-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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