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Promptus
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Promptus LLC
Websiteurl
promptus.us
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2001
Operating statusenum
Acquired
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMiramar Beach, United States
HQ citystring
Miramar Beach
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
freight forwarding services, customs brokerage, ocean shipping, warehouse fulfillment, import export logistics
Industry7 codes
1Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance)
CodeTLACABAGPrimaryYes
2Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL)
CodeTLACABAFPrimaryNo
3Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF)
CodeTLACABAEPrimaryNo
4Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo)
CodeTLACABAHPrimaryNo
5E-commerce Cross-Border Air Parcel Forwarding (DDP/DDU, De Minimis)
CodeTLACAAAJPrimaryNo
6Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls)
CodeTLACABALPrimaryNo
7Domestic Distribution & Regional Linehaul Forwarding
CodeTLACACADPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Freight Transportation Arrangement488510
  • Freight Transportation Arrangement48851
SIC code2 codes
  • Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo4731
  • Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight4412
Product category
Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Freight Forwarding Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Organizing export or import shipments using the most efficient method of transportation (ground, ocean, or air). This includes Less than a Load (LTL), Full Load/Container, and specialized freight services.

promptus.us
2Distribution & Order Fulfillment
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Storing and distributing merchandise and fulfilling orders from owned and operated warehouse in Miramar, Florida. Services include inventory management, pick and pack, and integration with e-commerce platforms.

promptus.us
3Ocean Shipping
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Ocean shipping services in all modes including Less than a Load (LCL), Full Container Loads, Breakbulk, and Project Cargo. Licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission.

promptus.us
4Customs Brokerage
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Customs clearance and compliance services to help importers and exporters meet US federal requirements. Handles ISF filings, consumption entries, trade agreements (DR-CAFTA, USMCA), and other government agency requirements.

promptus.us
Marketing channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Promptus LLC is a Miami-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider and licensed customs broker offering an integrated suite of four core services: freight forwarding (ground, ocean, and air), ocean shipping (LCL, FCL, breakbulk, project cargo), distribution and order fulfillment from an owned Miramar, Florida warehouse, and US customs brokerage (ISF filings, consumption entries, DR-CAFTA/USMCA trade agreements). The company coordinates end-to-end import/export logistics for SMB and mid-market shippers across Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean trade lanes.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Promptus LLC is a Miami-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated suite of logistics services including freight forwarding, ocean shipping, distribution and order fulfillment, and customs brokerage. The company operates from its headquarters in Miramar, Florida, with an owned warehouse facility, and serves trade lanes across Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. The four core service offerings work together as an end-to-end logistics solution: freight forwarding coordinates transportation via ground, ocean, or air; ocean shipping provides maritime transport capabilities including LCL consolidation and FCL; distribution and fulfillment leverages the company's warehouse for storage, pick-and-pack, and e-commerce integration; and customs brokerage handles regulatory compliance and clearance for US imports and exports.

Product and service4 records
1Freight Forwarding Services
CategoryFreight Forwarding
Description

Organizes export and import shipments using the most efficient method of transportation (ground, ocean, or air) for businesses engaged in trade with Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.

2Distribution and Order Fulfillment
CategoryWarehousing and Fulfillment
Description

Stores and distributes merchandise and fulfills orders from the company's owned and operated warehouse in Miramar, Florida, with integration to popular e-commerce platforms for order processing and fulfillment.

3Ocean Shipping Services
CategoryOcean Freight
Description

Provides ocean shipping in all modes including Less than Container Load (LCL), Full Container Loads, Breakbulk, and Project Cargo, under the company's Federal Maritime Commission license.

4Customs Brokerage Services
CategoryCustoms Brokerage
Description

Licensed customs brokerage assisting importers and exporters in meeting US federal requirements governing imports and exports, including ISF filings, consumption entries, trade agreement entries (DR-CAFTA, USMCA), and temporary import bonds.

Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Allstates WorldCargo
Strategic tierMajorTypeOthersAnnounced on2026-02-04
Description

Allstates WorldCargo acquired Promptus, LLC on February 4, 2026 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition provides Allstates WorldCargo with in-house customs brokerage capabilities, enabling it to offer direct customs clearance and compliance services. The Promptus team was integrated into Allstates WorldCargo's U.S. operations, with founders remaining with the company. Promptus was focused on trade with Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Kuehne+Nagel
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering integrated logistics, customs, and contract logistics services — a broad incumbent and benchmark competitor in international forwarding and customs brokerage.

2BDP International
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established global logistics provider offering integrated freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions across multiple trade lanes — a larger, broader incumbent operating in the same service categories as Promptus.

3DHL Global Forwarding
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global leader in air and ocean freight forwarding with embedded customs brokerage capabilities — a broad incumbent across all of Promptus's core service lines and the dominant scale competitor at the Miami gateway.

4Flexport
TypeEmerging player
Description

Tech-forward digital freight forwarder offering ocean, air, trucking, and customs clearance with proprietary software; competes for the same digitally-engaged SMB and mid-market shippers that Promptus serves, differentiated by automation and digital UX.

5SEKO Logistics
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mid-market international freight forwarder with strong e-commerce fulfillment and customs brokerage offerings — directly comparable to Promptus in combining cross-border forwarding with warehouse-based fulfillment services.

6Expeditors International
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large publicly-traded global logistics provider offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage services worldwide — a broad incumbent that sets the competitive benchmark in the same service categories as Promptus.

7C.H. Robinson
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the largest U.S. freight forwarders and customs brokers, with global forwarding and customs capabilities across ocean, air, and ground modes; a broad incumbent against whose services Promptus competes for forwarding and customs brokerage deals.

8EMO Trans
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mid-market global freight forwarder and customs broker with comparable multimodal forwarding, customs clearance, and warehousing services, positioned similarly to Promptus as a full-service international logistics provider.

9Trans-Global Logistics
TypeDirect peer
Description

U.S. licensed customs broker and freight forwarder of similar scale, providing ocean, air, and ground forwarding plus customs clearance for SMB importers/exporters — directly comparable in service mix and customer profile to Promptus.

10Allstates WorldCargo
TypeDirect peer
Description

Acquirer and now parent of Promptus (Feb 2026); a U.S.-based international freight forwarder and customs broker offering multimodal forwarding across trade lanes globally. Operationally the closest comparable as the same business now under one roof.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers5 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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Docs URL, Description

Integration13 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
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Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Compliance5 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Promptus

Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokeragepromptus.us

Promptus firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Promptus
Legal name
Promptus LLC
Website
https://promptus.us
Company type
Private
Founded year
2001
Operating status
Acquired
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Promptus industry classification

Industry
Product category
Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage
NAICS
Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)
SIC
Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)
akta.pro primary industry
Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)
akta.pro secondary industries
Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), E-commerce Cross-Border Air Parcel Forwarding (DDP/DDU, De Minimis) (TLACAAAJ), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Domestic Distribution & Regional Linehaul Forwarding (TLACACAD)

Keywords

  • Freight forwarding services
  • Customs brokerage
  • Ocean shipping
  • Warehouse fulfillment
  • Import export logistics

Where Promptus is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Miramar Beach
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Promptus business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Freight Forwarding Services: Organizing export or import shipments using the most efficient method of transportation (ground, ocean, or air). This includes Less than a Load (LTL), Full Load/Container, and specialized freight services.
  2. Distribution & Order Fulfillment: Storing and distributing merchandise and fulfilling orders from owned and operated warehouse in Miramar, Florida. Services include inventory management, pick and pack, and integration with e-commerce platforms.
  3. Ocean Shipping: Ocean shipping services in all modes including Less than a Load (LCL), Full Container Loads, Breakbulk, and Project Cargo. Licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission.
  4. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance and compliance services to help importers and exporters meet US federal requirements. Handles ISF filings, consumption entries, trade agreements (DR-CAFTA, USMCA), and other government agency requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Promptus product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Promptus LLC is a Miami-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider and licensed customs broker offering an integrated suite of four core services: freight forwarding (ground, ocean, and air), ocean shipping (LCL, FCL, breakbulk, project cargo), distribution and order fulfillment from an owned Miramar, Florida warehouse, and US customs brokerage (ISF filings, consumption entries, DR-CAFTA/USMCA trade agreements). The company coordinates end-to-end import/export logistics for SMB and mid-market shippers across Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean trade lanes.

Product overview

Promptus LLC is a Miami-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated suite of logistics services including freight forwarding, ocean shipping, distribution and order fulfillment, and customs brokerage. The company operates from its headquarters in Miramar, Florida, with an owned warehouse facility, and serves trade lanes across Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. The four core service offerings work together as an end-to-end logistics solution: freight forwarding coordinates transportation via ground, ocean, or air; ocean shipping provides maritime transport capabilities including LCL consolidation and FCL; distribution and fulfillment leverages the company's warehouse for storage, pick-and-pack, and e-commerce integration; and customs brokerage handles regulatory compliance and clearance for US imports and exports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Freight Forwarding Services Organizes export and import shipments using the most efficient method of transportation (ground, ocean, or air) for businesses engaged in trade with Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.
  • Distribution and Order Fulfillment Stores and distributes merchandise and fulfills orders from the company's owned and operated warehouse in Miramar, Florida, with integration to popular e-commerce platforms for order processing and fulfillment.
  • Ocean Shipping Services Provides ocean shipping in all modes including Less than Container Load (LCL), Full Container Loads, Breakbulk, and Project Cargo, under the company's Federal Maritime Commission license.
  • Customs Brokerage Services Licensed customs brokerage assisting importers and exporters in meeting US federal requirements governing imports and exports, including ISF filings, consumption entries, trade agreement entries (DR-CAFTA, USMCA), and temporary import bonds.

Companies that use Promptus

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Promptus technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Promptus partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Allstates WorldCargomajorOthers · 4 February 2026Allstates WorldCargo acquired Promptus, LLC on February 4, 2026 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition provides Allstates WorldCargo with in-house customs brokerage capabilities, enabling it to offer direct customs clearance and compliance services. The Promptus team was integrated into Allstates WorldCargo's U.S. operations, with founders remaining with the company. Promptus was focused on trade with Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Promptus competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering integrated logistics, customs, and contract logistics services — a broad incumbent and benchmark competitor in international forwarding and customs brokerage.
  • BDP International: Established global logistics provider offering integrated freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions across multiple trade lanes — a larger, broader incumbent operating in the same service categories as Promptus.
  • DHL Global Forwarding: Global leader in air and ocean freight forwarding with embedded customs brokerage capabilities — a broad incumbent across all of Promptus's core service lines and the dominant scale competitor at the Miami gateway.
  • Expeditors International: Large publicly-traded global logistics provider offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage services worldwide — a broad incumbent that sets the competitive benchmark in the same service categories as Promptus.
  • C.H. Robinson: One of the largest U.S. freight forwarders and customs brokers, with global forwarding and customs capabilities across ocean, air, and ground modes; a broad incumbent against whose services Promptus competes for forwarding and customs brokerage deals.

Emerging players

  • Flexport: Tech-forward digital freight forwarder offering ocean, air, trucking, and customs clearance with proprietary software; competes for the same digitally-engaged SMB and mid-market shippers that Promptus serves, differentiated by automation and digital UX.

Direct peers

  • SEKO Logistics: Mid-market international freight forwarder with strong e-commerce fulfillment and customs brokerage offerings — directly comparable to Promptus in combining cross-border forwarding with warehouse-based fulfillment services.
  • EMO Trans: Mid-market global freight forwarder and customs broker with comparable multimodal forwarding, customs clearance, and warehousing services, positioned similarly to Promptus as a full-service international logistics provider.
  • Trans-Global Logistics: U.S. licensed customs broker and freight forwarder of similar scale, providing ocean, air, and ground forwarding plus customs clearance for SMB importers/exporters — directly comparable in service mix and customer profile to Promptus.
  • Allstates WorldCargo: Acquirer and now parent of Promptus (Feb 2026); a U.S.-based international freight forwarder and customs broker offering multimodal forwarding across trade lanes globally. Operationally the closest comparable as the same business now under one roof.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Promptus social profiles

Digital presence

Promptus compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance5 records

Promptus financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Promptus leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Promptus funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Promptus M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Promptus

What does Promptus do?

Promptus LLC is a Miami-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider and licensed customs broker offering an integrated suite of four core services: freight forwarding (ground, ocean, and air), ocean shipping (LCL, FCL, breakbulk, project cargo), distribution and order fulfillment from an owned Miramar, Florida warehouse, and US customs brokerage (ISF filings, consumption entries, DR-CAFTA/USMCA trade agreements). The company coordinates end-to-end import/export logistics for SMB and mid-market shippers across Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean trade lanes.

Is Promptus a public or private company?

Promptus is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was Promptus founded?

Promptus was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Promptus based?

Promptus is headquartered in Miramar Beach, United States, in the North America region.

How does Promptus make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Freight Forwarding Services are the primary driver. The others are distribution & Order Fulfillment, ocean Shipping and customs Brokerage.

Who are Promptus's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Kuehne+Nagel, BDP International, DHL Global Forwarding, Expeditors International and C.H. Robinson. Flexport is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are SEKO Logistics, EMO Trans, Trans-Global Logistics and Allstates WorldCargo.

Does Promptus have an API?

No public API is recorded for Promptus.

What industry is Promptus in?

Promptus's product category is Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLACABAG, Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance), with a secondary code of TLACABAF, Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL). Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.

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FreightwavesAllstates WorldCargo acquires customs broker PromptusAllstates WorldCargo announced the acquisition of fellow freight forwarder Promptus for an undisclosed sum, with Promptus being a 3PL focused on Latin America, Asia, Europe and Caribbean trade lanes. The deal provides Allstates WorldCargo with in-house customs brokerage capabilities, enabling it to offer direct customs clearance and compliance services to customers. The Promptus team will be integrated into Allstates WorldCargo's U.S. operations.Allstates-WorldcargoAllstates WorldCargo Acquires Promptus, LLCAllstates WorldCargo announced the acquisition of Promptus, LLC, a Miami-based customs broker and logistics firm focused on trade with Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. The transaction adds a licensed customs brokerage division to Allstates WorldCargo's service portfolio and expands the company's operations at a key international gateway. The founders of Promptus will remain with Allstates WorldCargo following the integration into its U.S. network.Supply & Demand Chain ExecutiveAllstates WorldCargo Adds In-House Customs Brokerage Division with Promptus AcquisitionAllstates WorldCargo acquired Promptus, LLC, a customs broker and logistics firm, expanding its operations and establishing an in-house customs brokerage division. This allows Allstates to offer customs clearance and compliance services, particularly benefiting trade with Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.