Best Customs Brokers in Ohio

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 17, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 17 Customs Brokers in Ohio as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is AMZ Prep (5.0 stars, 22 verified reviews, < $25/hr, founded 2016, Akron). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 5, and 39% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Customs Brokers in Ohio companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

International shipping is a dynamically evolving business landscape. Hence, you need a reliable expert to guide you step by step amid shifting laws, exhaustive paperwork, and consistently changing tariffs. To help you in this respect, Goodfirms has prepared the below list of customs brokers in Ohio. This list comprises the best customs brokers in Ohio that rank highly for their quality, reliability, and ability to deliver services while also providing information on their market penetration and focus area. Make the best use of this credible analysis and research work to find your best fit from customs brokerage companies in Ohio.

Goodfirms has verified 17 Customs Brokers in Ohio - part of 1,221+ Customs Broker 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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  • AMZ Prep

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    AMZ Prep: Your Award-Winning Global 3PL Partner for Seamless eCommerce Fulfillment AMZ Prep stands as a premier third-party logistics (3PL) provider, proudly serving as a Shopify and Amazon recommended fulfillment partner. We specialize in delivering comprehensive ecommerce fulfillment solutions that empower brands across the beauty, ... read AMZ Prep reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2016
    Akron, United States
    Their attention to detail and knowledge of Amazon requirements were commendable. - Director

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    • Save 40 percentage vs standard 3PL providers
    • 50 warehouses, zero Amazon placement fees
    • Amazon & Shopify-recommended, ISO 9001
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  • At McQuate Brokerage we bring deep expertise and careful attention to detail to every shipment we handle.McQuate Brokerage Services, Inc. is an International customs agent based in Columbus, Ohio. We act on behalf of importers to move their cargo from overseas into the U.S.We have deep expertise in the import rules and regulations of foreign ... read McQuate Brokerage reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • Blaser & Mericle has been providing reliable, International Forwarding, Customs Clearance and Logistics Services for over 60 years. We have a global network of experienced, dedicated professionals working to ensure your supply chain delivers for you. We providing for the carriage, storage, handling, packing, documentation and distribution of good across the world.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Cleveland, United States
  • BBI Logistics is a freight brokerage firm based out of Columbus, OH. We specialize in handling full truck load shipments while also dealing with a variety of other services such as, LTL, intermodal, specialized equipment, and expediting shipments. Our goal is to help customers find the most cost-effective and reliable carrier while also maximizing load ... read BBI Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2017
    Columbus, United States
  • Homeland 1 Logistics is your trusted source for professional transportation services in Ohio and the Midwest region. Our dedicated team is available 24/7 to tailor a plan suited to the unique needs of your load and get it hauled in a timely fashion.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Hilliard, United States
  • Distribution Data Incorporated (DDI) was started in 1985 with the major goal of providing a 100% customized freight invoice processing and payment service. We are the only major firm in our industry actively growing today that began as strictly a freight payment start-up. As our expertise grew, we realized there was a significant need for ... read Distribution Data Incorporated reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1985
    Brook Park, United States
  • SFL Companies is a full-service supply chain management and logistics firm focused on technology-driven freight management. Our transportation management software platform has revolutionized the way freight is managed by providing real-time visibility.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Cincinnati, United States
  • R.L. Swearer Company is a Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder that specializes in providing international trade solutions for those who import and export. We provide a full range of services that enable our clients to focus on their core business while staying informed, compliant and competitive in today’s global economy.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Cleveland, United States
  • Miami Valley Worldwide is a licensed Freight Forwarder and U.S. Customs Broker. Our staff is comprised of seasoned transportation,logistics and documentation specialists who are dedicated to assisting our clients in both imports and exports.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Dayton, United States
  • Trans-World Shipping Service, Inc. and Toledo Air Cargo, Inc. are full-service companies offering a wide variety of import and export services including US customs brokerage, international freight forwarding, air freight services, warehousing and distribution, customs bond writing, and much more. We are the only freight forwarder and customs broker in the area with the ability ... read Trans-World Shipping Service reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Toledo, United States
  • Columbus Customhouse Brokers is a corporation that specializes in all aspects of International Shipping. Being a small company, we take great pride in being able to meet each of our customer’s specific needs. We have assembled a skilled and professional operations team, each with vast experience and knowledge to handle all your company’s shipping needs ... read Columbus Customhouse Brokers reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • R+L Carriers is a family owned freight shipping company built on the idea that a satisfied customer is and always will be our number one priority. That ideal is not only reflected in our mission statement but in everything we do. From our world class customer service to our professional and courteous drivers we strive ... read R+L Carriers reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Wilmington, United States
  • Since starting out in 1978 as a small trucking company, Keller Logistics Group has grown and evolved to embody every aspect of the logistics industry. Whether it’s trucking, warehousing, freight brokerage, or contract packaging services that you’re looking for, we have the experience and know-how to get the job done.

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1978
    Defiance, United States
  • With an extensive global network, RCS Logistics is headquartered in Hong Kong with RCS-owned and affiliated offices in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. We provide import/export services for a variety of sectors including telecommunications, electronics, retail apparel, footwear and related retail accessories. RCS Logistics is one of the world’s leading logistics providers ... read RCS Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • Aim Leasing Company was founded in 1962 as an affiliate of McNicholas Transportation who was, at that time, the largest steel hauler east of the Mississippi. Our initial goal was to purchase and maintain equipment for companies that didn’t have the internal capabilities. Since then, we have achieved steady growth and are now considered the ... read Aim Transportation Solutions reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1962
    Girard, United States
  • UWL is a full service, asset-based, global third-party logistics company (3PL). We are fully licensed and bonded to provide customs house brokerage, air freight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL), bulk liquid logistics (including FlexiTanks), supply chain solutions and logistics services internationally.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    Cleveland, United States
  • ince 1960, World Shipping has been active in serving shippers and receivers of international cargo operating in multiple segments, including freight forwarding, ocean freight, trucking, rail operations, warehousing and distribution, bulk liquid international logistics, and customs clearance. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, The World Group companies include World Shipping, Inc., ContainerPort Group, UWL, and World Distribution ... read World Shipping reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1960
    Cleveland, United States

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Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

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USAkron19$37/hr581View firms
USCleveland29$30/hr-75View firms
USCincinnati22$31/hr-73View firms
USDayton5$28/hr-71View firms
USMason3$25/hr-71View firms
USCuyahoga Falls2$25/hr-70View firms
USWilmington2$25/hr-70View firms
USColumbus33$43/hr-70View firms
USSheffield Lake1$25/hr-69View firms
USFindlay1$25/hr-69View firms
USMentor1$25/hr-69View firms
USDefiance1$25/hr-69View firms
USCanton3$31/hr-69View firms
USWooster1$37/hr-65View firms
USBurton1$37/hr-65View firms
USXenia1$37/hr-65View firms
USMiamisburg1$37/hr-65View firms
USOhio1$125/hr555View firms
USDublin2$75/hr-51View firms
USAvon Lake1$75/hr-50View firms
USBrooklyn2$125/hr-32View firms
USYoungstown1$125/hr-31View firms
USMiddleburg Heights1$125/hr-31View firms
USWesterville2$169/hr-15View firms
USBrook Park2--13View firms
USHilliard2--13View firms
USNorwalk1--8View firms
USSpringfield1--8View firms
USWest Chester1--8View firms
USLewis Center1--8View firms
USGrove City1--8View firms
USUrbana1--8View firms
USStow1--8View firms
USStrongsville1--8View firms
USFairfield1--8View firms
USGarfield Heights1--8View firms
USMedina1--8View firms
USReynoldsburg1--8View firms
USToledo1--8View firms
USGirard1--8View firms
USGreenville1--8View firms
USAkron
19 firms$37/hr5
Value Score81 / 100
USCleveland
29 firms$30/hr
Value Score75 / 100
USCincinnati
22 firms$31/hr
Value Score73 / 100
USDayton
5 firms$28/hr
Value Score71 / 100
USMason
3 firms$25/hr
Value Score71 / 100
USCuyahoga Falls
2 firms$25/hr
Value Score70 / 100
USWilmington
2 firms$25/hr
Value Score70 / 100
USColumbus
33 firms$43/hr
Value Score70 / 100
USSheffield Lake
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USFindlay
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USMentor
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USDefiance
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USCanton
3 firms$31/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USWooster
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USBurton
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USXenia
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USMiamisburg
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USOhio
1 firms$125/hr5
Value Score55 / 100
USDublin
2 firms$75/hr
Value Score51 / 100
USAvon Lake
1 firms$75/hr
Value Score50 / 100
USBrooklyn
2 firms$125/hr
Value Score32 / 100
USYoungstown
1 firms$125/hr
Value Score31 / 100
USMiddleburg Heights
1 firms$125/hr
Value Score31 / 100
USWesterville
2 firms$169/hr
Value Score15 / 100
USBrook Park
2 firms
Value Score13 / 100
USHilliard
2 firms
Value Score13 / 100
USNorwalk
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USSpringfield
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USWest Chester
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USLewis Center
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USGrove City
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USUrbana
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USStow
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USStrongsville
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USFairfield
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USGarfield Heights
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USMedina
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USReynoldsburg
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USToledo
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USGirard
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USGreenville
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100

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MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
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CACanada~8h overlap
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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
Cleveland · $0-24/hr

11 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Sedlak, On Time Delivery & Warehouse, US Freight.

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Columbus · $50-99/hr

3 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Buckeye Express Logistics Services, LoadPower, Ohio Transit Company.

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Westerville · $150+/hr

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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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