What Compass Logistics & Marine does

Compass Logistics & Marine LLC (CLM) is a privately held, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating as a licensed U.S. Customs Broker with National Permit (19 CFR 111.19(f)), FMC NVOCC (OTI: 027093NF), IATA/CNS-certified cargo agent, TSA Indirect Air Carrier, and FMCSA-authorized motor carrier property broker (USDOT #4234120 | MC #1638597). The firm clears customs and arranges international and domestic freight via ocean, air, and ground, with full-service customs brokerage, FTZ/bonded warehousing, IEEPA refund recovery, inbond and temporary importation handling, and licensed domestic trucking brokerage through vetted third-party motor carriers.

CLM serves three primary customer verticals through dedicated divisions: CLM Tech (logistics for Bitcoin mining, HPC, and AI infrastructure operators — including site construction, uptime/maintenance, expansion, and relocation), CLM YMA (yacht, marine, aviation, and auto — including FTZ activation, cruising licenses, and inbond ship spares), and CLM G&I (general and industrial cargo, including oversized and project cargo). Underlying technology includes a customer portal with real-time shipment tracking and document access, and a Digital Infrastructure Logistics Platform purpose-built for crypto/HPC/AI deployments. The company is creator of the Remote Location Filer (RLF) national permit capability that allows filings at any U.S. port.

Commercially, CLM operates an enterprise field-sales go-to-market with quote-based, customized pricing, generating revenue through four transaction-fee and managed-services streams: customs brokerage fees per entry, international freight forwarding margins (NVOCC, IATA), domestic transportation brokerage margins (asset-light property broker model), and warehousing/FTZ managed services. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise, supplemented by an international freight agent network and a vetted motor carrier network. Named enterprise customers include Agriflora Inc. and Royal Caribbean, with the digital-infrastructure division serving Bitcoin miners and HPC/AI operators as a category. Reported operational scale metrics include 1,000,000+ ASIC units delivered, $1B+ tech cargo insured, $40M+ IEEPA refund value processed, and $5M+ in client duty and tax savings.

Name

Compass Logistics & Marine

Legal name

Compass Logistics & Marine LLC

Website

https://compasslogisticsmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compass Logistics & Marine is an SDVOSB, licensed U.S. customs broker and international freight forwarder headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving enterprise clients through three divisions: CLM Tech (Bitcoin mining, HPC, and AI infrastructure), CLM YMA (yacht, marine, aviation, and auto), and CLM G&I (general and industrial cargo).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• International freight forwarding
• Domestic transportation brokerage
• Warehousing and distribution
• Digital infrastructure logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Brokerage Services: Licensed U.S. Customs House Broker providing import/export customs clearance, tariff classification, duty management, and compliance consulting. Revenue generated through brokerage fees per entry.
2. International Freight Forwarding: Arranges international shipment of goods via air and ocean freight. Licensed NVOCC and IATA-certified agent providing FCL, LCL, OOG cargo, and charter services.
3. Domestic Transportation Brokerage: Licensed property broker (MC# 1638597) arranging domestic trucking through vetted motor carriers including LTL, FTL, drayage, and specialized cargo transport.
4. Warehousing and Storage Services: Secure storage, transloading, distribution, pick/pack, consolidation, order processing, inventory management, crating, bonded and FTZ services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Compass Logistics & Marine provides licensed U.S. customs brokerage and international freight forwarding services, arranging ocean, air, and ground transportation for cross-border cargo along with full customs clearance, compliance, and warehousing support. The company operates three specialized divisions: CLM Tech for Bitcoin mining/HPC/AI infrastructure logistics, CLM YMA for yacht/marine/aviation/auto assets, and CLM G&I for general and industrial cargo.

Product overview

Compass Logistics & Marine (CLM) operates as a logistics company offering a unified portfolio of customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. The core service stack comprises Customs Brokerage, Import/Export, Domestic Transportation, and Warehousing, with three specialized divisions built on top: CLM Tech (digital infrastructure logistics for Bitcoin miners, HPC, AI, and energy operators), CLM YMA (Yacht, Marine, Aviation & Auto), and CLM G&I (General & Industrial). CLM Tech differentiates with proprietary metrics including 1,000,000+ ASIC units delivered and $1B+ in tech cargo insured.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLM Tech: Specialized logistics division serving Bitcoin mining, HPC, AI, and energy operators with customs, transportation, and deployment support for digital infrastructure.
• CLM YMAA
• CLM G&I

Products and services

• Customs Brokerage In-house U.S. Customs brokerage services ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other government agencies, including tariff classification, duty management, ISF filing, bonds, and FTZ entries. Licensed with a National Permit to file at any U.S. port.
• Import/Export (International Freight Forwarding) International freight forwarding via air and ocean, including NVOCC operations, IAC services, AES documentation, RoRo, film logistics, and aircraft/vessel charters, leveraging a worldwide network of international freight agents.
• Domestic Transportation Freight brokerage arranging container drayage, LTL, FTL, team drivers, oversized cargo, and project cargo through a network of vetted FMCSA-authorized motor carriers.
• Warehousing Storage, transloading, distribution, pick/pack, consolidation, inventory management, crating, and bonded/FTZ warehousing services.
• CLM Tech

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000+ ASIC Units Delivered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Global Affinity Alliance (GAA)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Affinity alliance powered by WCAworld. CLM named Best Partner 2024-2025 as first U.S.-based company in GAA history, selected from 1,113 vetted member companies through peer nominations.
• WCAworldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's largest network of independent freight forwarders with 11,000+ member offices across 190+ countries. Provides CLM access to vetted international partners, structured financial protection programs, and reliable on-the-ground expertise worldwide.
• NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading U.S. trade association representing licensed customs brokers and freight forwarders with 1,400+ member companies, 110,000+ industry professionals. Member companies handle approximately 97% of all U.S. import entries.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal trade association representing approximately 300 airlines worldwide, accounting for over 80% of global air traffic. IATA membership reflects commitment to internationally recognized aviation standards, cargo security protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading U.S. association for third-party logistics providers representing 1,900+ member companies. Shapes compliance standards, risk management practices, and ethical guidelines across the transportation brokerage industry.
• FMC (Federal Maritime Commission)coreOthersU.S. agency overseeing ocean transportation. CLM operates as licensed NVOCC (OTI: 027093NF) authorized to issue house bills of lading, contract directly with ocean carriers, and assume responsibility for cargo movement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Transplace / Uber Freight: Large North American freight brokerage and managed transportation provider. Overlaps with CLM's domestic trucking brokerage arm (MC #1638597) but at much greater scale and with deeper digital capacity.
• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarder with strong air and ocean forwarding and customs capabilities. Comparable service architecture to CLM, but with thousands of employees and decades of multinational footprint.
• C.H. Robinson: Largest North American 3PL with global freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and managed transportation services. Overlaps with CLM across ocean/air forwarding and customs but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated ocean carrier and 4PL offering customs, forwarding, and supply chain services. Comparable ocean and customs coverage to CLM but with carrier-owned capacity and global scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and customs division of DHL, covering ocean, air, and road freight plus customs clearance. Overlaps heavily with CLM's international forwarding and customs brokerage capabilities.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep ocean, air, and customs brokerage operations. Broadly comparable service portfolio to CLM, especially across FCL/LCL and customs clearance.

Direct peers

• SEKO Logistics: Mid-market freight forwarder offering ocean/air forwarding, customs brokerage, and e-commerce logistics. Closely comparable mid-sized profile to CLM with similar specialty vertical focus.
• Upshur Law Group / Cavalier Customs: U.S. customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm serving marine, aviation, and luxury asset verticals. Comparable niche specialization and similar mid-sized operator profile to CLM YMA.
• Flexport: Technology-enabled international freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage across global lanes. Closest direct competitor to CLM's import/export + customs stack, with substantially larger engineering and capital base.
• Transguard USA: Customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm specializing in high-value and time-sensitive cargo. Comparable niche focus on yachts, marine, aviation, and industrial verticals where CLM also operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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