Watermark Trade Inc.

What Watermark Trade Inc. does

Watermark Trade Inc. is a U.S.-based professional services firm founded in 2023 and headquartered in Panama City, Florida, specializing in international trade compliance, customs brokerage, and foreign-trade zone (FTZ) operations. The company serves organizations engaged in global trade, with a stated client base spanning Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses and startups. Its offering is organized around three service lines: Consulting Services (compliance, risk management, trade data analysis, FTZ setup, financial feasibility studies), Customs Brokerage Services (FTZ entries, PGA requirements, post-entry filing, in-bond management, supply chain support), and Managed Services (ongoing FTZ administration and compliance management). The firm is positioned as a human-expertise-led services company rather than a technology platform; no proprietary software, APIs, or AI capabilities are disclosed in available material.

The business is built on the credentials of its senior leadership, whose six named members collectively hold Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Customs Certified Specialist (CCS), and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designations, with the firm claiming 200+ combined years of trade and customs experience and 100+ FTZ projects delivered. Revenue is generated through professional services engagements: project-based consulting work, brokerage fees on customs processing, and recurring managed service contracts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured per engagement. Distribution is direct via consultative B2B sales, supplemented by industry association memberships in NAFTZ, NCBFAA, ASCM, and PMI, which function as credibility and referral channels within the trade and customs community.

The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no parent company. Geographic markets served are listed as "Global," although physical presence is concentrated at the Florida headquarters. Operating status is active, with a functioning website and ongoing client engagements. Ownership appears to be founder/management-held, though specific equity structure is not disclosed.

Name

Watermark Trade Inc.

Legal name

Watermark Trade Inc.

Website

https://watermarktrade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Watermark Trade Inc. is a Florida-based professional services firm providing trade consulting, customs brokerage, and managed FTZ administration services to companies engaged in global trade, from Fortune 500 clients to small businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs Brokerage and Trade Compliance Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACABAL

Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• Trade compliance consulting
• Foreign-trade zone services
• Global trade consulting
• FTZ management

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama City

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services provided by experienced trade and customs professionals covering compliance, risk management, trade data analysis, FTZ setup and operational questions. Revenue generated through project-based or retainer engagements with clients seeking specialized trade and customs expertise.
2. Customs Brokerage Services: Customs brokerage services delivered by team members with extensive experience in accurately applying customs and FTZ regulations and requirements. Services include standard or weekly FTZ entries, PGA requirements, post entry filing, and zone status compliance support. Revenue generated through brokerage fees for customs processing and related services.
3. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services focused on FTZ administration and management, in-bond management, and compliance support. Services are built on practical hands-on experience and reliability with a core focus in FTZ operations. Revenue generated through recurring service engagements with clients requiring ongoing trade compliance support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Watermark Trade Inc. is an international trade services and customs brokerage firm that provides consulting, customs brokerage, and managed services focused on global trade compliance and foreign-trade zone (FTZ) operations. The firm assists companies with FTZ setup and activation, customs entry filings, in-bond management, regulatory compliance, risk management, trade data analysis, and ongoing FTZ administration.

Product overview

Watermark Trade is an international trade services and customs brokerage firm offering three integrated service lines: Consulting Services (for FTZ designation, activation, financial feasibility studies, and compliance), Customs Brokerage Services (for FTZ entries, in-bond management, and supply chain support), and Managed Services (for ongoing FTZ administration and compliance management). These services work together to provide comprehensive trade and customs solutions to clients engaged in global trade and foreign-trade zones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulting Services Trade and customs consulting provided by knowledgeable and experienced trade and customs professionals covering compliance, risk management, trade data analysis, FTZ setup and operational questions, and financial feasibility studies for foreign-trade zone implementation. Targets companies engaged in global trade.
• Customs Brokerage Services Customs and FTZ brokerage services delivered by team members with extensive experience in accurately applying customs and FTZ regulations and requirements, including standard or weekly FTZ entries, PGA requirements, post entry filing, in-bond management, and supply chain/logistics support for freight movements. Targets clients engaged in global trade.
• Managed Services FTZ administration and management services built on practical hands-on experience and reliability, including in-bond management, compliance support, and project management adapted to the evolving regulatory landscape governing trade and FTZ management. Targets clients requiring ongoing trade compliance support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ combined years of professional experience in trade and customs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record.

• National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ)OthersWatermark Trade maintains membership in NAFTZ, demonstrating commitment to the foreign-trade zone industry. NAFTZ is the leading organization representing operators and users of Foreign Trade Zones and promotes the development and use of FTZs as a tool for competitiveness and economic development.
• National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)OthersWatermark Trade holds membership in NCBFAA, the leading trade association for customs brokers and freight forwarders. The association provides education, advocacy, and professional development resources for members engaged in customs brokerage and international trade services.
• Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM)OthersWatermark Trade maintains membership in ASCM, the premier association for supply chain professionals. ASCM provides resources, certifications, and networking opportunities for supply chain and operations management professionals.
• Project Management Institute (PMI)OthersWatermark Trade maintains membership in PMI, demonstrating commitment to project management excellence. PMI is the world's leading not-for-profit professional membership association for the project management, program management, and portfolio management profession.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: Major third-party logistics provider offering customs brokerage and global trade services as part of a much broader supply chain portfolio — a scaled competitor in customs and FTZ.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Division of UPS offering customs brokerage, FTZ services, and trade compliance as part of a broader logistics portfolio — competes especially for brokerage and managed services tied to global trade.
• BDO USA: Major accounting and advisory firm with a global trade services practice covering customs compliance, FTZ advisory, and trade optimization — competes for the consulting and managed services portion of Watermark Trade's portfolio.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics and customs services provider with a broad portfolio including customs brokerage and FTZ-related services; a much larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise trade compliance wallet.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics company with substantial customs brokerage and trade compliance capabilities, including FTZ-related services, competing across the same enterprise client base.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Operates one of the world's largest air, ocean, and customs brokerage networks, providing customs clearance and trade compliance services that overlap with Watermark Trade's offerings.
• KPMG Trade & Customs: Big 4 trade and customs practice providing tariff classification, customs valuation, FTZ, and trade compliance consulting — a much larger, full-service competitor for the consulting and managed services lines.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Technology-driven digital freight forwarder that has expanded into customs brokerage and trade compliance services — an emerging, tech-enabled competitor for the same digitally underserved customs brokerage market.

Direct peers

• Livingston International: One of North America's largest customs brokers and trade compliance specialists, offering customs brokerage, FTZ services, and trade consulting — directly comparable to Watermark Trade's core service lines.
• Ryan, LLC: Large tax and trade specialty firm providing trade compliance, customs valuation, and FTZ advisory services — a direct competitor in the trade compliance consulting and managed services space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/watermarktrade
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/watermark-trade

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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