Carmichael International
Carmichael International Service (CIS) is a long-standing, independent and privately owned customs broker and freight forwarder with over four decades of experience in the global logistics sector. Under the leadership of Enrico Salvo, Chairman, and his family, CIS emphasizes a client-centric approach that combines extensive knowledge and professional expertise with advanced information technologies to coordinate the movement of goods and information through today’s intricate trade environment.
CIS has developed strong relationships with clients by delivering customized and innovative solutions designed to meet strategic objectives and create competitive advantages. The company operates across a broad network of U.S. ports and logistics hubs, including Los Angeles/Long Beach, New York/New Jersey, Chicago, San Francisco/Oakland, Seattle/Tacoma, Miami, Boston, Baltimore, Atlanta, Savannah, Louisville, and Memphis. While headquartered in Los Angeles, CIS maintains a national footprint with a sizable workforce, including licensed customs brokers, to support multi-location operations.
Key capabilities highlighted by the firm include simplification and consistency of all processes, with an emphasis on flexible, seamless, timely, and efficient service. CIS places a strong emphasis on quality service, with a knowledgeable, responsive, and professional team. The company also prioritizes the optimization of information technologies and systems to improve shipment visibility and control, featuring on-line tracking, document imaging, EDI/XML capabilities, and comprehensive management reporting and file transfer options.
CIS’s services focus on regulatory and trade compliance management within U.S. Customs, helping clients ensure compliance and mitigate risk in cross-border movements. The organization further emphasizes integration and collaboration with third-party logistics providers to streamline workflows and reduce costs through enhanced service quality, operational efficiency, and improved information visibility. In addition to standard brokerage and forwarding services, Carmichael offers value-added solutions such as duty drawback, cargo insurance, and general logistics and transportation support to meet clients’ end-to-end supply chain needs.
The firm’s approach combines process-driven procedures with advanced technologies to deliver transparent, accountable, and scalable logistics solutions. By leveraging its nationwide presence and experienced staff, CIS aims to facilitate efficient customs clearance, better information flow, and optimized supply chains for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.
