Who We Are

Our Core Values

Work with a freight forwarder dedicated to connecting people and businesses across the globe.

Our Philosophy

Making the World Smaller Through Every Interaction

CargoTrans firmly believes in the power of relationships as the cornerstone of success. Our commitment to cherishing and honoring individuals lies at the core of our operations. Whether it’s our dedicated team members or esteemed clients, we approach everyone with respect, empathy, and a desire to build connections. Recognizing that the logistics industry transcends transportation, we forge meaningful connections that link people and businesses across the globe.

Our core values serve as the compass guiding our company’s culture, behaviors, and decision-making processes. These beliefs dictate how our employees conduct themselves and make decisions, ensuring alignment toward a shared purpose.

CargoTrans freight on the move
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Our core values serve as the compass guiding our company’s culture, behaviors, and decision-making processes. These beliefs dictate how our employees conduct themselves and make decisions, ensuring alignment toward a shared purpose.

Loves People

You invest in relationships and get to know people on a deeper level to understand what is important to them. You love helping others. You treat everyone better than they expect. Remember, people will never forget the way you made them feel.

Authentic And Humble

Be you. Be true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure that you’re under to act otherwise. You are honest with yourself and with others, and you take responsibility for your mistakes. Blaming is lame. Shrink your ego.

Gets Stuff Done

You work with a sense of urgency but pay attention to the details. You pitch in whenever necessary. You respond promptly and set expectations. You look for “how we can do it” rather than explaining why it can’t be done. You finish what you start.

Growth-Oriented

You are relentless about improvement and challenge yourself with big hairy audacious goals (BHAGs). You ask for and give feedback – it’s a gift! You embrace change and transform. Don’t be satisfied with the status quo.

Our Word Is Our Bond

What you say matters. You honor commitments of all shapes and sizes. You do what you say you’re going to do. Exceptions should be rare, but when they occur, communicate in advance. You start from a place of trust and build from there.

How We Work

Achieve Logistic Success With Our Proven Process

Have peace of mind over your supply chain while working with a freight forwarder that cares.

The CargoTrans Way
CargoTrans team in a working session
Why CargoTrans

Experience the CargoTrans Difference

From the very beginning over three decades ago, we wanted to be different from other freight forwarders. You’ll experience the following benefits by working with our team:

Fast Decision-Making

As a family-owned, privately-held organization, we prioritize agility and efficiency in our decision-making processes.

Industry’s Best Compliance

We reduce your risk of security and trade regulation issues by adhering to the industry’s highest compliance standards.

International Logistics Expertise

With over three decades of international experience, we leverage our expertise to navigate complex logistics challenges.

Technology Solutions

CargoTrans’ visibility solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs, providing real-time insights and enhancing operational efficiency.

Proven Processes

Our implementation methodology ensures a thorough transition, leveraging proven processes for seamless integration and optimization.

An Ethical Edge

Each and every employee at CargoTrans demonstrates a proven commitment to our core values, ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our endeavors.

Our Story

Our Humble Beginnings

1967

Leaving Italy

Michael De Filippis leaves Southern Italy with his sister at age 12 to plant roots in America.

1980

Welcome To N.Y.

Michael began selling Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding services for an Italian broker from a small office based in Queens, N.Y.

1989

CargoTrans Founded

Michael took a leap of faith and founded CargoTrans!

2000

Family Business

Michael’s son, Nunzio, joined the family business while still in college and introduced Freight Forwarding as a service. Nunzio become a licensed Customs Broker and embraced Michael’s growth mindset.

2009

Family Growth

Nunzio’s brother, Anthony, began supporting Nunzio in various roles, from sales, to finance and operations. Anthony co-founded the De Fili Solutions brand bringing it to the west coast in 2013.

2018

Ningbo, China

The family opened its first global office in Ningbo, China, to support the growing business in China. Today the company has resources based in India, the Philippines, and Colombia.

2021

Making The World Smaller

Nunzio and Anthony became partners and owners. They’re excited to carry on their father’s vision of “making the world smaller.”

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Make the World Smaller With CargoTrans

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