Interline

What Interline does

Interline Corporation is a privately held global freight forwarder and customs broker headquartered in Carson, California. Founded in 1982 as US Shipping Line Inc. and rebranded through successive mergers into Interocean Transporters Network Corporation before establishing the current Interline Corporation entity in 1996, the company operates as a licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) under the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission and a licensed Custom House Broker. Its wholly-owned subsidiary network includes Interline Japan (established 1997) and Interline Global Holdings LTD in Singapore (established 2002), with additional offices in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Mr. Sibbison joined the company in 2016, became partner in 2018, and assumed full ownership in 2022.

Interline delivers end-to-end supply chain services through nine core product lines: NVOCC ocean freight (FCL/LCL, consolidation, project cargo), air freight (general cargo, temperature control, dangerous goods), trucking (FTL/LTL, drayage, refrigerated transport), climate-controlled cold chain, project cargo, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and logistics management. These capabilities are organized into eight industry verticals: aerospace (with AS9120 certification for aerospace parts trading), agriculture, healthcare and pharmaceuticals (GDP-compliant cold chain), motor vehicles and motorcycles (including RORO/PCTC), foods and beverages, industrial/heavy equipment, retail and e-commerce, and technology. The company holds ISO9001 certification for global operations, CTPAT Trusted Partner status for supply chain security, and active relationships with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, FDA, USDA, FMC, BIS, and other federal agencies.

The business model is consultative and quote-based, with sales driven through a Request-a-Quote platform capturing origin, destination, Incoterms, and service type across ocean, air, intermodal, customs, truckload, LTL, drayage, and bulk services. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on freight forwarding, fees for customs brokerage, managed services for warehousing and logistics management, and professional services for cargo insurance. The company employs 11-50 staff and operates without venture or private equity investment; pricing is not publicly disclosed, with air freight typically starting at $5,000 and container shipping ranging from $1,600 to $4,000 per shipment. Cargo tracking is delivered through integration with the GoFreight platform.

Name

Interline

Legal name

Interline Corporation

Website

https://interlineglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Interline Corporation is a privately held, Carson, California-based global freight forwarder and customs broker offering NVOCC, air, trucking, customs brokerage, warehousing, and logistics management services across eight industry verticals from offices in the US, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Intermodal Freight Brokerage (Rail-Truck) (TLADAMAD), Intermodal Drayage & Cartage (First/Last Mile) (TLADAFAC)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• Ocean air freight
• Warehousing distribution
• Project cargo logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Carson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Revenue generated from ocean freight (NVOCC), air freight, trucking, and intermodal transportation services. Services include FCL, LCL, consolidation, project cargo, and temperature-controlled shipments.
2. Customs Brokerage: Licensed customs brokerage services for import/export documentation, tariff classification, compliance checks, and duties/taxes payment
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Strategically located warehouses and distribution centers providing inventory management, vendor-managed inventory, temperature-controlled storage, and value-added services
4. Cargo Insurance: Insurance services including All Risk, WA (With Average), FPA (Free of Particular Average), and ICC coverage options
5. Logistics Management: Supply chain control, visibility, inventory control, and management services to maximize productivity and minimize cost

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Interline Corporation is an independent global NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) and Custom House Broker providing freight forwarding and tailored logistics services. The company delivers ocean freight (FCL, LCL, consolidation, project cargo), air freight, trucking (FTL, LTL, drayage), temperature-controlled transport, warehousing and distribution, licensed customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and end-to-end logistics management. Services are packaged into eight industry-vertical solutions spanning aerospace, agriculture, healthcare, motor vehicles, foods & drinks, industrial, retail/e-commerce, and technology.

Product overview

Interline is a global logistics and freight forwarding company offering a comprehensive suite of services under one roof. The core offerings include NVOCC ocean freight, air freight, trucking, climate control, project cargo, warehousing, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and logistics management. These services are delivered across seven industry verticals: Technology, Healthcare, Retail & E-Commerce, Automotive & Motorcycle, Foods & Drinks, Aerospace, Agriculture, and Industrial. Interline positions itself as a total logistics provider offering both core freight forwarding services and specialized industry-specific solutions, with the company established in 1982 and headquartered in Carson, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NVOCC Ocean Freight Ocean freight forwarding services including Full Container Load (FCL), Less-than Container Load (LCL), consolidation services, and project cargo solutions for global shipping under Interline's NVOCC license.
• Air Freight Air cargo transportation services including general cargo consolidation, direct airline services, temperature control, perishable commodities, and dangerous goods handling for shippers requiring speed over ocean alternatives.
• Trucking Ground transportation services including Full Truckload (FTL), Less-than Truckload (LTL), drayage, refrigerated transport, and door-to-door delivery across domestic and international routes.
• Climate Control Logistics Temperature-controlled transportation and storage solutions for perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and temperature-sensitive electronics across the cold chain.
• Project Cargo Specialized heavy-lift and oversized cargo transportation including route studies, risk assessments, multi-modal moves, and turnkey factory relocation logistics for industrial and heavy-equipment shippers.
• Warehousing and Distribution Distribution center management, vendor-managed inventory, temperature-controlled storage, and warehouse location consultancy services for inventory management and value-added services.
• Customs Brokerage Licensed customs clearance services including tariff classification, compliance checks, electronic filing, FTZ processing, and duty reduction declarations for import/export documentation.
• Cargo Insurance Cargo insurance coverage including All Risk, With Average (WA), Free of Particular Average (FPA), and ICC-A/B/C classifications for protection against transit losses.
• Logistics Management End-to-end supply chain coordination including inventory control, transportation management, import/export coordination, customs clearance, and supply chain visibility as a managed service.
• Aerospace Logistics Specialized aerospace supply chain solutions including AOG support, aircraft manufacturing logistics, engine transportation, RORO solutions, kitting, JIT delivery, consolidation hubs, and aerospace visibility IT systems.
• Agriculture Logistics Agricultural commodity transportation for grains, corn, soybean, sulfur, fertilizer, rice, cocoa, beans, and coffee with clean containers, food-grade liner bags, and real-time cargo tracking.
• Healthcare Logistics GDP-compliant temperature-controlled logistics for medical and pharmaceutical products including air, ocean, and road freight solutions with dedicated control towers and digital supply chain IT solutions.
• Automotive & Motorcycle Logistics Vehicle logistics including motorcycle consolidation, trans-loading, parts center management, production line feed, JIT warehouse, RORO (PCTC) service, and pre-delivery inspection.
• Foods & Beverages Logistics Perishable goods logistics with three temperature ranges (dry, chilled, frozen), reefer container arrangements, warehouse distribution, shelf life inventory control, food labeling, and last-mile delivery.
• Technology Logistics Specialized logistics solutions for the technology industry including consumer electronics, semiconductors, computer equipment, industrial robotics, and electronics products with manufacturing equipment handling and global distribution.
• Retail & E-Commerce Logistics Retail supply chain solutions including PO & vendor management, origin consolidation, vendor-managed inventory, EDI & API capability, cross-dock, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and last-mile delivery.
• Industrial Logistics Heavy equipment, defense, agricultural machinery, and mining equipment logistics with permit coordination, specialized trailers, project management, and overdimensional freight handling.

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)coreOthersRegulatory partner for customs operations. Interline works with CBP for customs clearance, entry processing, and compliance. Shown as Industry Partner on company website demonstrating authorized customs brokerage operations.
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)coreOthersRegulatory partner for food and pharmaceutical imports/exports. Interline handles FDA-regulated cargo including temperature-controlled healthcare products and perishable foods.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreOthersRegulatory partner for agricultural commodities. Interline handles grain shipments and agricultural products subject to USDA regulations.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)minorOthersRegulatory partner for wildlife-related shipments and compliance with wildlife trade regulations.
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)minorOthersRegulatory partner for technology and electronics products that fall under FCC jurisdiction for import/export.
• Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)coreOthersRegulatory partner for ocean freight and NVOCC operations. Interline operates as an NVOCC under FMC regulations.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)minorOthersRegulatory partner for environmental compliance related to imported/exported products and hazardous materials handling.
• Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)coreOthersRegulatory partner for export controls and technology transfer compliance. Critical for aerospace and technology industry shipments.
• Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)minorOthersTrade policy partner for international trade compliance and tariff-related matters.
• Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)minorOthersRegulatory partner for consumer product safety compliance for imported/exported goods.
• CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)coreOthersSupply chain security partnership program. Interline shown as CTPAT member providing enhanced security measures for cargo shipments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering ocean, air, road, and contract logistics across NVOCC, customs brokerage, and specialized verticals. Directly comparable business model to Interline, though operating at vastly greater global scale.
• C.H. Robinson: One of the largest US-based freight brokers and 3PLs offering ocean, air, truckload, and customs services. Comparable freight arrangement business model, though much larger scale and US-domestic focused.
• DB Schenker: European-headquartered global logistics incumbent offering ocean, air, land, and contract logistics across all major verticals. Comparable service portfolio to Interline but vastly larger in scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global NVOCC and freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage services across multiple verticals. Closest direct peer to Interline in operating model and service mix.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized global freight forwarder headquartered in Germany with strong US and Asia footprint offering NVOCC, air freight, customs, and contract logistics. Comparable mid-market forwarder competing in similar verticals as Interline.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered global logistics provider with strong intra-Asia and US-Asia freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics services. Highly comparable in geographic corridor focus to Interline.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global logistics company with ocean, air, warehousing, and customs services, particularly strong in Asia-US trade lanes. Comparable mid-sized forwarder with similar service mix.

Regional players

• Sinotrans: Chinese state-affiliated freight forwarder and logistics provider with strong Asia-US corridor presence, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Comparable in US-Asia freight forwarding capability.
• Nippon Express: Japanese-headquartered global logistics giant with strong Asia and US operations, including NVOCC, air freight, and warehousing. Comparable in Asia-US corridor strength to Interline but operating at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Tech-enabled digital freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage with proprietary software platform. Competes for similar mid-market shippers as Interline but with a digital-first delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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