Daniel B. Hastings, Inc.

What Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. does

Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. (operating as Hastings Brokerage) is a licensed U.S. customs brokerage and cross-border logistics services firm founded in 1939 and headquartered along the Texas-Mexico border. The company represents importers and exporters before U.S. Customs and Border Protection, handling customs clearance, trade compliance verification, warehouse and distribution, and transportation and freight-forwarding for goods crossing between the United States and Mexico. It operates from five physical locations at major Texas border ports and is a subsidiary of CPH Group USA, a diversified business conglomerate that also controls parallel brokerage brands Casas and Pacific.

The company's operating technology is built on an IBM AS/400 platform paired with state-of-the-art software and in-house programming capabilities, which the company positions as a source of client-specific configurability. Client-facing digital capabilities include online shipment tracking and remote electronic filing. Hastings holds CTPAT certification under U.S. Customs and Border Protection's voluntary supply chain security program and maintains affiliations with SMSDC, Laredo Customs Brokers Association, Texas Warehouse Association, and other regional industry bodies. Its customer base spans manufacturing and technology (automotive, aerospace, electronics, industrial materials, machinery), agriculture and prepared products, consumer goods (apparel, footwear, textiles, mass merchandising), natural resources (petroleum, natural gas, minerals, base metals), and pharmaceuticals/health/chemicals.

Hastings generates revenue through transaction fees on customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and freight-forwarding engagements, supplemented by professional services fees for trade compliance work. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to individual client requirements rather than publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is direct sales to importers and exporters, with marketing limited to a corporate website presence, newsletter signup, and LinkedIn visibility under the CPH Group USA corporate brand.

Name

Daniel B. Hastings, Inc.

Legal name

Daniel B. Hastings, Inc.

Website

https://dhastings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. is a licensed U.S. customs brokerage founded in 1939 that provides customs clearance, trade compliance, warehousing, and freight-forwarding services to importers and exporters moving goods across the Texas-Mexico border from five physical locations, operating as a subsidiary of CPH Group USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Brokerage and Cross-Border Logistics

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Consulting & Brokerage Outsourcing (Managed Brokerage, Brokerage Operations) (TLACAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance Management (TLAIANAD), Cross-border Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage & Duties Management (CRAFAMAI), Customs & Regulatory Filing Documentation (Entry/Exit Summaries, Declarations, ENS/AMS/ACI) (TLACAHAE), Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN), Regulated & Controlled Goods Clearance (FDA/USDA, Pharma, Chemicals, Dual-Use) (TLACAFAF)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• Cross-border logistics
• Freight forwarding
• Trade compliance services
• Warehouse distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Brokerage Services: Fees charged for customs brokerage services including representation before US Customs, import/export documentation processing, and compliance verification for goods moving across the US-Mexico border
2. Warehouse & Distribution Services: Storage and distribution services for goods in transit across the border, providing integrated logistics solutions
3. Trade Compliance Services: Professional services ensuring clients meet all US-Mexico trade regulations and requirements
4. Transportation & Freight-Forwarding: Freight forwarding services coordinating transportation of goods across the border

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. provides customs brokerage services for importers and exporters moving products across the US-Mexico border, with representation before US Customs. It complements brokerage with warehouse and distribution, trade compliance, and transportation/freight-forwarding services, all delivered from five Texas border locations and supported by AS/400 technology and in-house programming.

Product overview

Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. (operating as Hastings Brokerage) provides a suite of customs brokerage and logistics services for importers and exporters moving products across the U.S.-Mexico border. The company operates from five Texas locations along the Texas-Mexico border and utilizes AS/400 technology with state-of-the-art software and in-house programming capabilities. The core service portfolio consists of four main offerings: Customs Brokerage (representation before U.S. Customs), Warehouse & Distribution (storage and goods distribution), Trade Compliance (regulatory adherence), and Transportation & Freight-Forwarding (logistics coordination). These services are complemented by online tools including Shipment Tracking and Remote Location Filing. The company has operated since 1939 and serves clients involved in cross-border trade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customs Brokerage Customs brokerage services enabling importers and exporters to move products across the U.S.-Mexico border, including representation before U.S. Customs with a focus on compliance and proper procedures. Intended for organizations engaged in cross-border trade.
• Warehouse & Distribution Storage and distribution services for goods moving across international borders, supporting customs brokerage operations and providing integrated logistics solutions for cross-border trade clients.
• Trade Compliance Trade compliance services ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and customs requirements for clients moving goods across the U.S.-Mexico border.
• Transportation & Freight-Forwarding Freight forwarding and transportation coordination services to facilitate movement of goods across the U.S.-Mexico border, integrated with customs brokerage and warehousing capabilities.
• Online Shipment Tracking Online shipment tracking service allowing clients to monitor their cross-border shipments in real time.
• Remote Location Filing Remote electronic filing service enabling clients to submit customs documents from off-site locations.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CPH Group USAcoreOthersParent company of Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. Part of the CPH Group USA network providing customs brokerage and logistics services.
• CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified member of CTPAT program, a voluntary public-private sector partnership program that recognizes companies with certified supply chain security procedures.
• SMSDC (Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council)minorOthersAffiliated with SMSDC supporting minority business development in the Southwest region.
• Laredo Customs Brokers AssociationminorOthersAffiliated with Laredo Customs Brokers Association representing customs brokers in the Laredo area.
• Texas Warehouse Association (TWA)minorOthersAffiliated with Texas Warehouse Association supporting warehouse and logistics operations.
• Laredo Development FoundationminorOthersAffiliated with Laredo Development Foundation supporting economic development in the region.
• Laredo Chamber of CommerceminorOthersAffiliated with Laredo Chamber of Commerce supporting regional business community.
• McAllen Chamber of CommerceminorOthersAffiliated with McAllen Chamber of Commerce in the Rio Grande Valley region.
• US Department of Homeland Security/CBPcoreOthersOperates under U.S. Customs and Border Protection oversight as a licensed customs broker.
• RAMMAC (Rамac de México)minorOthersAffiliated with RAMMAC supporting cross-border trade relations with Mexico.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CASAS: Sibling brand under CPH Group USA offering the same customs brokerage, warehouse, trade compliance, and freight-forwarding services targeting US-Mexico cross-border trade. Same operating model, same parent, directly comparable service portfolio.
• Pacific Customs Brokers: Third CPH Group USA subsidiary delivering the identical four-service customs brokerage stack (customs, warehouse, compliance, freight forwarding) at other US border crossings. Same parent platform and service catalog as Hastings.
• A.N. Deringer: Long-established US customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm offering customs clearance, trade compliance, and international logistics across multiple US ports. Comparable licensed-broker service model with multi-generational history.
• James J. Boyle & Co. Established US customs broker and freight forwarder offering customs clearance, trade compliance, and logistics services across multiple US ports. Closely comparable service model, customer profile, and regulated-goods expertise.
• LBC Customs Brokers: Independent US-Mexico border-focused customs broker providing licensed customs brokerage, trade compliance, and freight forwarding across Texas border crossings. Closest non-affiliated competitor in the same geographic lane.

Broad incumbents

• Livingston International: One of North America's largest customs brokerage and trade compliance specialists, offering customs clearance, consulting, and trade technology across many US and Canadian ports. A scaled incumbent that competes for the same enterprise shipper wallet.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Global 3PL providing customs brokerage as part of a much broader freight forwarding and managed services portfolio. Competes with Hastings on cross-border filings for enterprise customers, but operates at vastly greater scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global forwarding and customs brokerage division of DHL, with substantial US-Mexico cross-border operations and integrated supply chain services. Sets the benchmark for end-to-end cross-border offerings against which Hastings competes.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics provider with customs brokerage and trade compliance capabilities across major US-Mexico border crossings. Offers integrated customs plus air/ocean forwarding versus Hastings' regional brokerage focus.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a global customs brokerage practice, including dedicated North America and Mexico cross-border services. Competes for the same enterprise shipper accounts with much broader capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daniel-b.-hastings-inc.

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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