Trusted Freight Forwarders in Los Angeles

Coordinate freight through Los Angeles with a forwarder built for speed, visibility, and flexibility. Sims Global Solutions supports port drayage, LTL, truckload, intermodal, warehousing, and international forwarding with real-time shipment updates and a vast carrier network. From the Port of Los Angeles to Southern California distribution hubs, we simplify complex freight moves from start to finish.

Freight containers and trucks at a Los Angeles port

Our Freight Forwarders Services

Flexible forwarding solutions for port, domestic, international, warehouse, and multi-modal freight needs.

Drayage

Short-distance container moves from ports, rail yards, and terminals to warehouses or final destinations, ideal for Los Angeles-area import and export logistics.

International

International forwarding solutions for ocean freight, air cargo, cross-border moves, and global supply chains requiring coordinated transportation beyond domestic shipping.

LTL Shipping

Cost-effective LTL shipping for freight ranging from one pallet to half a truck, supported by direct API integrations with 70+ top carriers.

Truckload

Full truckload solutions with extensive carrier access, multiple equipment options, faster transit opportunities, and reduced handling for larger freight moves.

Intermodal

Multi-modal shipping that combines truck and rail to improve cost efficiency, reduce handling, support faster transit, and minimize freight claims.

Warehousing

Warehousing, fulfillment, outdoor storage, distribution, and end-to-end logistics support for businesses needing inventory handling alongside transportation management.

Logistics coordinator tracking freight shipments

Our Freight Forwarding Process

Assess Shipment Requirements

We review shipment size, commodity, origin, destination, timing, and handling requirements, including port, rail, warehouse, or delivery constraints common around Los Angeles and Long Beach freight corridors.

Match the Right Mode

Coordinate Booking and Dispatch

Track Through Delivery

The Sims Difference

Why Choose Sims Global Solutions?

Sims Global Solutions simplifies freight forwarding with technology, service, and broad logistics capacity.

Carrier Access

Access over 150,000 carriers for flexible capacity across Los Angeles, California, and national lanes.

Live Visibility

SimsTrak provides real-time quoting, scheduling, tracking, reporting, and shipment visibility.

Multi-Modal

LTL, truckload, intermodal, drayage, warehousing, expedited, specialized, and international solutions under one partner.

Dedicated Support

Los Angeles port, warehouse, and inland freight moves are supported by responsive logistics coordinators.

Meet The Logistics Team

Experienced logistics professionals supporting complex freight moves.

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Billy

Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking

Billy serves as Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking at Sims Global Solutions, bringing deep expertise in asset-based freight and complex trucking solutions. Leveraging the company's own fleet of assets alongside the industry-leading SimsTrak Transportation Management System, Billy excels at identifying and capturing opportunities that traditional freight brokerages often cannot access. His approach focuses on building meaningful client relationships, supported by a fully integrated TMS and CRM platform that streamlines documentation and communication. Billy is committed to delivering cost-effective, reliable heavy haul solutions to customers across all industries, from Fortune 100 companies to specialized sectors like aerospace, defense, and material handling, ensuring every shipment is handled with precision and care.

Portrait of Chase, Agency Owner at Sims Global Solutions since 2016

Chase

Agency Owner Since 2016

Chase has been an Agency Owner with Sims Global Solutions since 2016, building nearly a decade of success as an independent freight sales agent within the SGS network. He brings a hands-on, relationship-first philosophy to every client partnership, consistently outperforming larger competitors through personalized service and deep industry knowledge. Backed by Sims Global's cutting-edge technology stack, dedicated operations team, and multi-modal capabilities spanning truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, and warehousing, Chase delivers adaptive shipping solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. His long-standing tenure reflects his commitment to the company's core values of loyalty, transparency, and continuous improvement, helping clients nationwide streamline their logistics and reduce operational costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do freight forwarders cost?

Freight forwarder costs are based on shipment size, weight, mode, origin, destination, accessorial services, speed, and handling requirements. LTL, truckload, intermodal, drayage, air cargo, and ocean freight are priced differently. Sims Global Solutions helps compare options across a large carrier network so shippers can balance transit time, reliability, and total landed cost.

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Get clear answers from a logistics team that understands complex freight.

Freight Service Areas

Supporting Los Angeles shippers with nationwide, North American, and international freight forwarding coverage.

All 50 States

Service Area

150,000+ Carriers

Carrier Network

96 Locations

Warehouse Reach

Do We Service Your Lane?

Share your origin and destination to confirm available options.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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TIA Member

Industry membership supporting ethical freight practices.

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SimsTrak Technology

Technology-enabled visibility for quoting and tracking.

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Cargo Protection

Added protection for sensitive high-value shipments.

Ready to Move Freight Smarter?

Tell us about your shipment, timing, origin, destination, and handling requirements. Our logistics team will review the details and help identify the right freight forwarding solution.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 855-326-8671. You can also send us a quick email at ContactSims@ShipSims.com.