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Building the Backbone of Global Trade Since 1998

From a small Houston brokerage to a leading global freight forwarder serving 140+ countries — our journey is defined by relentless commitment to our clients.

Connecting Businesses to the World

We exist to eliminate the complexity of international logistics — so our clients can focus on what they do best.

Universal Shipping Service Cargo was founded on the belief that every business, regardless of size, deserves access to world-class freight forwarding. We combine technology, expertise, and a global network to deliver seamless logistics solutions from 1 kg to 10,000 tonnes.

Today, USSC employs over 3,200 logistics professionals across 38 offices and serves clients in industries ranging from aerospace to pharmaceuticals, automotive to retail.

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Our Core Values

Integrity

We operate with full transparency — honest pricing, accurate tracking, and clear communication at every step.

Speed

Time is money in global trade. Our processes are optimised to move cargo from origin to destination without delay.

Global Reach

A network of 800+ verified partners and 38 owned offices across six continents.

People First

Every client has a named account manager. Our team of 3,200 specialists is available 24/7.

Excellence

ISO 9001 certified operations. Consistent recipient of the Global Freight Excellence Award.

Innovation

Proprietary tracking technology and AI-powered route optimisation deliver measurable cost savings.

26 Years of Growth

1998

Founded in Houston, TX as a domestic freight brokerage.

2003

Opened first international office in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

2008

Launched USSC Air Division; achieved IATA accreditation.

2012

Expanded into Asia-Pacific with offices in Shanghai and Singapore.

2016

Acquired PetMove International; launched specialist pet transport division.

2019

Surpassed 1 million cumulative shipments. Opened 30th global office.

2022

Launched USSC TrackLive™ real-time visibility platform.

2024

Recognised as Top 50 Global Freight Forwarder by Transport Intelligence.

The People Behind USSC

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Robert Harrington
Chief Executive Officer

28 years in global logistics. Former EVP at Kuehne+Nagel Americas. MBA, Wharton School of Business.

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Priya Nair
Chief Operating Officer

Operations leader with 20+ years across Asia-Pacific and Europe. Former Director of Operations, DHL Global Forwarding.

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David Osei
Chief Commercial Officer

Revenue growth specialist. Previously led Americas Sales at Expeditors International. Grew USSC revenue 3× in 6 years.

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Elena Vasquez
VP Global Operations

Expert in multi-modal operations and technology integration. Led USSC TrackLive™ platform rollout across 38 offices.

Certifications & Memberships

IATA AccreditedISO 9001:2015C-TPAT MemberAEO CertifiedFIATA MemberBIFA MemberLloyd's Register Approved