Page & Jones, Inc.

What Page & Jones, Inc. does

Page & Jones, Inc. is a privately held international logistics services company founded in 1892 in Mobile, Alabama, operating as a licensed U.S. customs broker (License #2843) and FMC-licensed freight forwarder (License #1567). The company provides an integrated suite of services covering import and export freight forwarding by sea, air, and land; customs clearance and brokerage; ship agency and chartering; duty drawback recovery; project cargo handling; cargo insurance and customs bonds; and consulting/educational services. Its primary customers are importers, exporters, vessel owners, operators, charterers, and cruise lines, with a horizontal segmentation approach serving U.S. businesses engaged in international trade.

The company's underlying technology consists of a logistics management platform featuring an online Track & Trace system providing real-time shipment visibility and document retrieval, data integration tools supporting EDI, XML, and flat file formats, and customized data reporting. Cybersecurity is governed by a Corporate Security Policy aligned with ISO 27001/27002 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The company operates an in-house NVOCC and extends global service capability through active memberships in GLA and WCA, providing access to a vetted network of overseas partners for door-to-door international logistics.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis for core logistics, customs brokerage, ship agency, and cargo insurance services, supplemented by professional-services fees for duty drawback recovery, transportation consulting, and educational offerings. Go-to-market is sales-led through ten branch offices across six U.S. states (Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida), an online quote request system, industry association participation, and client referrals. The company is owned by descendants of its founding families and long-term employees, with the Lee family maintaining controlling ownership and Michael B. Lee serving as President/CEO since 1994.

Name

Page & Jones, Inc.

Legal name

Page & Jones, Inc.

Website

http://pagejones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Page & Jones is a privately held Mobile, Alabama-based international logistics services company founded in 1892, offering licensed U.S. customs brokerage, freight forwarding, ship agency, duty drawback, and project cargo services to importers, exporters, and vessel operators through ten offices across six U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs & Regulatory Filing Documentation (Entry/Exit Summaries, Declarations, ENS/AMS/ACI) (TLACAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage services
• Ship agency operations
• Import export logistics
• Marine cargo insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics Services: Import and export freight forwarding services by sea, air, and land for general freight, hazardous cargo, and time-sensitive commodities.
2. Customs Brokerage: Licensed customs broker services including import/export clearance, HTS classification, valuation, ISF filing, and government agency compliance representation.
3. Ship Agency/Chartering: Pre-entry services, bills of lading, port services, crew arrangements, and ocean charter arrangements for vessel operations.
4. Duty Drawback Services: Recovery of customs duties on imported merchandise through analysis, application filing, and claims processing services.
5. Special Services: Transportation consulting, educational services (workshops/seminars/webinars), and CTPAT consulting services.
6. Cargo Insurance/Bonds: Marine cargo insurance and customs bond services including single entry, annual/continuous, and various bond types.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Page & Jones, Inc. is a licensed international freight forwarder and U.S. customs broker that provides end-to-end import and export logistics services by sea, air, and land for general freight, hazardous cargo, and time-sensitive commodities. Its offering also includes ship agency and chartering, customs clearance and government agency representation, duty drawback recovery, project cargo handling, marine cargo insurance and customs bonds, and special consulting/CTPAT services for importers, exporters, and vessel owners/operators.

Product overview

Page & Jones, Inc. is a global logistics services company offering an integrated suite of freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and shipping agency services. The company's core offerings include Import Freight and Export Freight services (ocean, air, and ground transportation), Import/Export Clearance (as a licensed customs broker), Ship Agency/Chartering services, Duty Drawback recovery programs, Project Cargo handling for oversized shipments, and Cargo Insurance/Bonds. Supporting these core services are technology features including an online Shipment Tracking (Track & Trace) system, Data Integration Services (supporting EDI, XML, and flat file formats), and Customized Data Reports. The company operates its own in-house NVOCC and customs clearance capabilities, providing seamless end-to-end logistics solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Import Freight Import logistics services by sea, air, or land for general freight, hazardous cargo, and time-sensitive commodities, designed for U.S. importers moving cargo internationally.
• Export Freight Export logistics services by sea, air, or land for general freight, hazardous cargo, and time-sensitive commodities, designed for U.S. exporters shipping cargo internationally.
• Import/Export Clearance Licensed customs broker and international freight forwarder services, including HTS classification, valuation, importer bonds, ISF filing, and government agency representation for importers and exporters.
• Ship Agency/Chartering Comprehensive vessel agency services including pre-entry, port services, documentation (bills of lading), crew arrangements, and ocean charter arrangement services for vessel owners, charterers, operators, importers, exporters, and cruise lines.
• Duty Drawback U.S. Customs duty drawback program services enabling potential recovery of up to 99% of duties paid on qualifying imported merchandise that is exported or destroyed, including analysis, application filing, and claims processing.
• Project Cargo Specialized logistics for overweight, over-dimensional, non-standard, and high-value cargo requiring coordinated arrangements and strategic planning.
• Cargo Insurance/Bonds Marine cargo insurance and customs bond services providing coverage for goods shipped via ocean, air, truck, rail, or combinations thereof, including door-to-door coverage and single entry, annual/continuous, and other bond types.
• Special Services Additional logistics services including transportation consulting, educational services (workshops, seminars, webinars on importing, exporting, HTS classification, letters of credit, and Incoterms), and CTPAT consulting services for compliance and supply chain security.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GLA (Global Logistics Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership enabling global logistics network expansion and door-to-door service capabilities worldwide.
• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership providing access to a network of vetted logistics partners globally for international shipments.
• NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership providing standards, advocacy, and professional development in customs brokerage and freight forwarding.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirfreight industry association membership enabling international air cargo operations and compliance.
• CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Customs partnership program for supply chain security; provides consulting services to help clients achieve certification.
• ICPA (International Compliance Professionals Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for compliance professionals.
• Air Forwarders AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir freight industry association membership.
• NAFTZ (National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation supporting foreign-trade zone operations and users.
• AAEI (American Association of Exporters and Importers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing exporters and importers.
• Global Network of Overseas PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVetted international partner companies operating in countries around the world providing full-service international logistics through long-term relationships.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Express: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with significant U.S. forwarding, customs brokerage, and project cargo operations. Competes in the same trans-Pacific lanes and customs clearance work as Page & Jones, though at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and customs brokerage division of Deutsche Post DHL. Overlapping offerings in ocean/air forwarding, customs clearance, and project cargo, but as part of a much larger integrated logistics and parcel network.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Major U.S.-headquartered freight broker and forwarder with global forwarding and customs services. Comparable multimodal offering and U.S. customer base, though substantially larger and more technology-driven via its Navisphere platform.
• Kuehhe+Nagel International AG: World's largest sea and air freight forwarder with global customs brokerage capabilities. Competes with Page & Jones on ocean/air lanes and customs clearance but operates a much broader integrated logistics portfolio across many more geographies.
• CEVA Logistics: Global freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services provider. Overlaps with Page & Jones on ocean/air forwarding and customs, while also offering contract logistics at substantially greater scale.

Direct peers

• John S. James Co. Long-established U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder based in the Southeast U.S. with a comparable multimodal, relationship-driven service model. Among the closest scale and footprint analogs to Page & Jones.
• Apex Logistics International: U.S.-headquartered mid-size freight forwarder with strong trans-Pacific and airfreight presence. Comparable scale, service mix (ocean/air/customs), and customer profile of mid-market shippers moving cargo between the U.S. and Asia.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with strong U.S. presence in ocean/air forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Comparable service mix and meaningful overlap in U.S.–Asia trade lanes, which align with Page & Jones' Gulf Coast trans-Pacific focus.
• Expeditors International of Washington: U.S.-headquartered global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and ground forwarding plus customs brokerage services. Closest direct peer in business model — multimodal freight forwarding combined with in-house customs clearance — though materially larger in scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-native freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage through a technology platform. Targets the same mid-market international shippers as Page & Jones, competing on transparency, online quoting, and software-driven service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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