Deep Industry Knowledge
Our team navigates ocean carrier alliances, terminal dynamics, rate fluctuations, and port congestion with decades of practical experience.
Since 1985 Logistics Experts
Company Philosophy
Enriching Lives Through Logistics Excellence
At Universal Cargo Management Inc., our purpose extends beyond shipping containers and clearing customs. We actively seek to enrich the lives of our internal team members as well as the international importers, exporters, and overseas suppliers we serve every day.
Headquartered in Los Angeles near LAX and the major West Coast container ports, our firm has built a 40-year legacy of operational integrity, personal accountability, and deep domain expertise in global ocean, air, and multimodal logistics.
- Internal Professional Development: Continuous training on international trade regulations, customs compliance, and supply chain management.
- Two-Person Dedicated Account Support: Every account is assigned a dedicated Account Executive and an Operations Manager for seamless execution.
- Global Supply Chain Security: CTPAT-aligned security practices ensuring safe, compliant international cargo movements.
Professional E-E-A-T Standards
Building a High-Performance Freight Operations Team
Overseas buyers and manufacturers rely on freight forwarders who demonstrate experience, professional expertise, authoritativeness, and trust. Here is how our team maintains industry-leading service levels.
Customs & Regulatory Expertise
In-house licensed customs brokerage specialists managing ISF (10+2), continuous customs bonds, FDA entries, and FWS clearances.
End-to-End Operational Control
From door pickup at foreign origin ports to transpacific vessel passage, air express, warehousing, and final mile delivery.
Unwavering Reliability
Transparent tracking, proactive communication, and personalized account management operating with zero compromises on service quality.
Current Opportunities & Talent Application
Join Our International Freight Forwarding Network
Whether you are an experienced ocean freight coordinator, a licensed customs broker, or an ambitious logistics specialist, Universal Cargo welcomes proactive talent.
Spontaneous Applications & Talent Bench
While specific department openings fluctuate, we continuously review applications from skilled freight forwarding professionals across key functional areas:
- Ocean Freight Coordinators (FCL/LCL)
- Air Freight & Express Specialists
- Licensed Customs Brokers & ISF Clerks
- Logistics Account Executives
- Warehouse & Fulfillment Leads
- Supply Chain Customer Care Support
Interested candidates and industry professionals are invited to connect directly with our operational management team for upcoming position inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Working at Universal Cargo
Universal Cargo maintains high performance standards built around strict adherence to U.S. Customs compliance, proactive cargo tracking, clear communication with ocean and air carriers, and responsive 24/7 client care for global importers and exporters.
We foster long-term career progression by cross-training staff across multiple transport modes including FCL/LCL ocean freight, air cargo, commercial warehousing, CTPAT security protocols, and customs brokerage documentation.
Our operational staff directly coordinate international logistics workflows from major global origin ports to final delivery destinations, serving as a single point of accountability for door-to-door, ExWorks, FOB, and Port-to-Port shipping terms.
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