World Class Shipping

What World Class Shipping does

World Class Shipping (legal entity: WCS International Inc.) is a privately held, boutique international freight forwarder and U.S. customs broker headquartered at 371 Merrick Rd, Suite 305, Rockville Centre, New York. Founded in 1985, the firm has 11–50 employees and has operated continuously for 38 years, positioning itself as a long-tenured partner for global businesses. The company is a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA), giving it access to a network of over 2,000 cargo agents worldwide for both inbound and outbound shipments.

The firm's portfolio covers the full international logistics stack: Air Freight, Ocean Freight (FCL, LCL, RoRo), Project Freight, Import Services (Imports USA), Export Services USA, ISF Filing, Air Cargo Charters, Ocean Charters, International Car Shipping (including a VIP white-glove tier), and Disaster Relief & Airlifts. Core technology is a regulated operational stack — a licensed U.S. Customs Broker platform with a direct ABI connection to US Customs for clearance, duty payment, and ISF 10+2 compliance, supplemented by manual quote-based logistics coordination. There is no public evidence of proprietary digital platforms, APIs, or AI/ML tooling.

Commercially, WCS runs a transaction-fee model with quote-based pricing, pay-as-you-go billing, and volume discounts for frequent importers and exporters. GTM is sales-led B2B: inbound quote requests across a dedicated transactional portal (wcscargo.com), supported by a corporate marketing site, social channels, and an email newsletter. Customer segments are diversified: primary commercial importers/exporters (global businesses, 3PLs, independent forwarders using WCS as a partner), plus specialized verticals — humanitarian relief NGOs/government agencies, automotive (luxury vehicles, military/security vehicles), and industrial/manufacturing project cargo. Revenue, ownership, and headcount are undisclosed, and no funding rounds have been reported.

Name

World Class Shipping

Legal name

WCS International Inc.

Website

https://worldclassshipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

World Class Shipping is a boutique U.S.-based international freight forwarder and licensed customs broker (WCS International Inc.), serving commercial importers, exporters, 3PLs, humanitarian organizations, and vehicle/industrial shippers across a 2,000+ agent global network since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

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

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), International Vehicle Shipping & Import Assistance (HSAKACAJ), International Vehicle Shipping & Export (RoRo/Container) (HSAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Ocean freight forwarding
• Air cargo logistics
• Project cargo management

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville Centre

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, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International freight forwarding services for air cargo, ocean cargo (FCL, LCL, RoRo), and project cargo. Revenue generated through shipping fees, logistics coordination charges, and associated handling services.
2. Customs Brokerage: U.S. Customs brokerage services including ISF filing, customs clearance, duty payment processing, customs bonds, and compliance services.
3. Project Cargo Management: Specialized logistics for oversized, heavy lift, and high-value freight including full charter services, on-site supervision, and turnkey project management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

World Class Shipping is a boutique international freight forwarder and U.S. customs broker that arranges air freight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL, RoRo), project cargo, and disaster-relief airlifts for commercial importers, exporters, and humanitarian organizations. It is connected via ABI to U.S. Customs to handle import clearance, ISF filing, duty/tariff payment, customs bonds, and export documentation through its in-house team and a worldwide agent network.

Product overview

World Class Shipping is a boutique international freight forwarder and customs broker offering a unified portfolio of logistics services. The core offering comprises Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Project Freight, Import Services (Imports USA), Export Services USA, RoRo Freight, International Car Shipping, and Disaster Relief & Airlifts. These are supported by specialized add-on modules including ISF Filing, Air Cargo Charters, Ocean Charters, and VIP Car Shipping. The company has been operating for 38 years and serves as a customs broker connected via ABI to US Customs, handling import/export documentation, customs clearance, insurance, and freight coordination to nearly all international destinations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International express air freight forwarding for commercial goods, coordinating door-to-door solutions for pallet loads and other shipments between global origins and destinations.
• Ocean Freight Global ocean shipping services offering expert rates and handling for full container loads (FCL), less-than-container loads (LCL), and roll-on/roll-off shipments between global ports for importers and exporters.
• Project Freight Specialized logistics for big freight projects, remote destinations, and out-of-gauge or oversized cargo, handled by expert logistics teams including full charter services and on-site supervision.
• Imports USA (Customs Brokerage) U.S. customs brokerage and import services providing ABI-connected clearance of goods from U.S. ports, including payment and processing of duties and tariffs, customs bonds, and import supply chain guidance for commercial importers.
• Export Services USA Cargo shipping solutions for exports from the United States, handling ocean freight, air freight, project freight, letters of credit, insurance, and customs legalization for commercial exporters.
• RoRo Freight Roll-on/roll-off ocean shipping service handling cars, trucks, light aircraft, construction vehicles, heavy machinery, boats, and other non-standard sized cargo worldwide, including customs clearance and insurance coordination.
• Disaster Relief and Airlifts Coordination of large-scale disaster relief projects and humanitarian airlifts globally for non-profits, government agencies, and AID groups, including rapid-response logistics and delivery to disaster-affected and remote areas.
• International Car Shipping International shipping of cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, earthmoving equipment, military vehicles, and heavy cargo via air or ocean, with handling of customs, documentation, and insurance for vehicle owners, dealers, and collectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handled supply chain operations for thousands of importers and exporters worldwide

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World Cargo Alliance (WCA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld Class Shipping is a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA), a global network of independent freight forwarders. This membership provides access to a worldwide network of cargo agents and establishes WCS as a trusted partner for other member forwarders seeking honest and reliable global logistics partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: US-headquartered mid-market international freight forwarder offering air, ocean, customs brokerage, and project cargo services with global agent partnerships. Closely comparable in size, service mix, and boutique-to-mid positioning to World Class Shipping.
• Kintetsu World Express: Japan-based global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and customs brokerage services with extensive international agent network. Directly comparable in service mix and reliance on global partnerships for international execution.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics company providing international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Comparable in offering integrated forwarding plus customs services with global agent reach.
• Scan Global Logistics: Mid-size international freight forwarder with a strong agent-network model and broad ocean, air, customs, and project cargo offerings. Similar in reliance on partner networks and in serving humanitarian and specialty verticals.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered international freight forwarder with global agent relationships and integrated logistics services including ocean, air, and customs. Similar full-service international forwarding model with strong specialty project cargo capability.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: One of the largest North American third-party logistics providers, offering ocean and air forwarding, customs services, and global supply chain solutions. Comparable service categories though at much larger scale and broader product set.
• Expeditors International: Large publicly traded US-headquartered international freight forwarder with comprehensive air, ocean, and customs brokerage services. Overlaps heavily with WCS in service portfolio but operates at vastly greater scale with owned infrastructure.
• Nippon Express: Major Japanese global logistics provider with extensive air, ocean, and customs forwarding operations worldwide. Overlaps with WCS in international freight forwarding and customs brokerage but at much larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of Deutsche Post DHL providing international air, ocean, road, and customs brokerage services globally. Direct overlap in core product categories with WCS, but at global incumbent scale with owned infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Tech-enabled digital international freight forwarder offering online quoting, booking, and visibility for ocean and air freight. Represents the disruptive model that threatens traditional boutique forwarders like WCS on commodity lanes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/world-class-shipping
• Xx.com/wcscargo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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