Freight Forwarding Companies in Charlotte

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 22, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 17 Freight Forwarding Companies in Charlotte as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is LTS Logistics (0.0 stars, 0 verified reviews, NA, founded 2016, Charlotte). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 0, and 39% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Freight Forwarding Companies in Charlotte below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Businesses require an innovative, progressive, and solutions-driven transportation partner to thrive in a competitive market. There are several freight forwarding companies in Charlotte with proven records. However, it would help if you build a partnership after evaluating all the available alternatives. 

Below is a list of freight forwarding companies in Charlotte prepared by Goodfirms to help you hire a freight forwarder that matches your business requirements. Find all the data and analysis on various business standards with this list that you need to make a proper business selection. Please browse through to choose the best freight forwarder in Charlotte.

Goodfirms has verified 17 Freight Forwarding Companies in Charlotte - part of 1,925+ Freight Forwarder Companies, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • At LTS Logistics, we understand that timely and dependable freight delivery is essential to your business operations. That’s why we don’t just provide expedited shipping as a one-time service—we ensure consistent, reliable deliveries every time you need them. Our dedicated team works around the clock to keep your supply chain moving efficiently, meeting tight deadlines ... read LTS Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2016
    Charlotte, United States
  • CLT Air Freight Carrier, a premiere trucking and warehouse company serving North and South Carolina. Our customer base consists of international and domestic freight forwarders, US Customs Brokers, airlines, road-feeder services, shippers and consignees. We specialize in local pick-up and delivery, along with regional line-haul service. Our full service warehouse services include long and short-term ... read CLT Air Freight Carrier reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    Charlotte, United States
  • O.T.S. Astracon LLC is an international Logistics Company headquartered in Charlotte, NC. We offer ocean, air & distribution services with the highest quality carriers, airlines and steamship lines to give you the best transportation services the market has to offer.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1997
    Charlotte, United States
  • Founded in 1984, Reilly International is an International Freight Forwarder, Customs Broker, 3PL. As with every client, we’ll start by developing an in-depth understanding of your supply chain in order to provide you with logistics solutions that will help make your business more profitable. We take the time to apply our expertise to your requirements, ... read Reilly International reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1984
    Charlotte, United States
  • Brew Movers supports over 3,500 craft breweries, equipment manufacturers, and produce suppliers across North America in the pursuit of better beer logistics. We bring years of expertise moving various types of freight for the craft beverage industry. Our expert team handles your inbound & outbound brewery logistics so you can focus on what’s important. We’ll ... read Brew Movers reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2000
    Charlotte, United States
  • In 1972, Jim and Robin Carr founded Bonded Distribution beginning in 30,000 sq. feet of space. Bonded Distribution became Bonded Logistics in 2002. Today, second generation owners Barbara Carr Woodall and Scott Carr operate Bonded Logistics. From an initial opening of a 30,000 square foot facility, Bonded Logistics has grown to over 2 million square ... read Bonded Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1972
    Charlotte, United States
  • We can offer a single-source solution to and from any point world-wide, keeping you updated and informed of your shipment every step of the way. American Emo Trans, Inc. provides a range of import and export air freight services depending on the type of goods and the urgency of your needs. Cargo can be consolidated ... read American Emo Trans reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    Charlotte, United States
  • Hospitality Logistics International (HLI) is a proven leader in turnkey FF&E logistics services for the hospitality industry. Serving the world’s finest hotel brands, military and government organizations since 2006, our white glove service and attention consistently exceeds the expectations of our five star clients and prominent industry purchasing partners. Headquartered near the east coast, the ... read Hospitality Logistics International reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2005
    Charlotte, United States
  • Trinity Logistics was founded in 1983 in Thomasville, North Carolina as a licensed freight broker by Lane Parker, who began his career in freight sales for national carriers.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1983
    Charlotte, United States
  • Red Marlin Logistics is an expedited freight brokerage services provider focused on meeting the needs of both large and small businesses that have time sensitive and mission critical freight that needs to be moved within the United States. We have strong relationships with sprinter van, cargo van and truck load (48 foot and 53 foot) ... read Red Marlin Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Charlotte, United States
  • Here at Charlotte Customshouse Brokers, we offer knowledgeable and efficient brokerage and transportation logistics. We are an independent brokerage firm started in 2004, committed to providing outstanding customer service and support at a reasonable cost. No matter which port your cargo arrives, we provide customs clearance service from our office in Charlotte, NC using Remote ... read Charlotte Customshouse Brokers reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2004
    Charlotte, United States
  • TVS Supply Chain Solutions is a global organisation that provides end to end supply chain management services including freight forwarding and last mile supply. We address supply chain challenges for international organisations, government departments, large and medium sized businesses and trade on an ability to reduce our clients operating costs and improve their performance through ... read TVS Supply Chain Solutions reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1896
    Charlotte, United States
  • Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, CVI is a premier provider of logistics and trade compliance services to, and from, anywhere in the world. Our company was established with one purpose in mind: to provide consistent, dependable, and professional international logistics and transportation services to the shipping community. With a professional staff and agents that extend our ... read CV International reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1991
    Charlotte, United States
  • D. J. Powers Co., Inc., headquartered in Savannah, GA is a privately owned full service provider of comprehensive global supply chain solutions. Since 1930, D. J. Powers has provided customers with a wide array of cost effective and innovative services. Today the name D.J. Powers is synonymous with reliability, efficiency, and innovation. We're proud of ... read D.J. POWERS reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1930
    Charlotte, United States
  • Founded in 1999, Linic Freight is an asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Charlotte, NC. We combine a dedicated fleet of dry vans and regional trucks with over 500,000 sq. ft. of warehousing across North Carolina, South Carolina, California, New York, and Pennsylvania. Our core services include nationwide trucking, warehousing & distribution, fulfillment & ... read Linic Freight reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2008
    Charlotte, United States
  • Maxtrans is the leading 3PL logistics provider in Charlotte, NC, premier Freight Management and Transportation Management solutions. With our dedicated fleet, we transform transportation to optimize your supply chain management. Your Trusted Freight Brokerage and Supply Chain Management Partner. We provide comprehensive logistics services including freight management, transportation management, and warehousing solutions. With a global ... read Maxtrans 3PL Freight Management reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2000
    Charlotte, United States
  • Charlotte Social 360 (CS360), founded in 2013, is a global team of 300+ nearshore and offshore leaders in custom software mobile apps, SaaS, development, marketing, support, and technology services. We specialize in delivering nearshore and offshore software development solutions tailored to meet our business ‘clients' unique needs worldwide. Our key services include: Website design and ... read Charlotte Social 360 LLC. (CS360) reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    0
    Charlotte, United States

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Ranked by a composite blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and average hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this surfaces genuinely affordable destinations - not just the biggest markets.

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USCharlotte38$31/hr-75View firms
USCharlotte
38 firms$31/hr
Value Score75 / 100

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If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Cities with the best Value Score for supply chain & logistics hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
Charlotte · $0-24/hr

16 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Boller Logistics, Bonded Logistics.

Mid-tier leader
Charlotte · $50-99/hr

1 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Charlotte Social 360 LLC. (CS360).

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Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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