Los Angeles, CA - Intelligent SCM LLC dba American Worldwide Agencies - AWA (Los Angeles, Head Office)
Los Angeles, CA-based American Worldwide Agencies (AWA) operates as a global freight forwarder serving clients locally and internationally. The company emphasizes the importance of communication and collaborative partnerships, aiming to align transportation solutions with customer cost and transit requirements. AWA highlights its ability to route freight efficiently across the United States, selecting optimal airports, CFS facilities, ports, or ramps to meet individual client needs and market dynamics.
AWA leverages a combination of expertise, technology, and established vendor contracts to deliver competitive rates and reliable access to space across air, ocean, and land modes. The firm notes its commitment to providing solutions that support forwarders and their customers, whether handling a single shipment or a high-volume logistics program. The approach focuses on delivering timely, cost-effective services through a network of thousands of U.S. vendors and partners, with an emphasis on coordination among customers, carriers, service providers, and government or security stakeholders to ensure timely delivery within budget.
In its service portfolio, AWA outlines several core offerings. Air Freight services include consolidations, back-to-backs, project cargo management, charter options, and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support, with multiple service levels designed to fit various budget constraints while maintaining quality. Ocean Freight offerings cover LCL and FCL, as well as specialized project cargo handling and flat rack solutions, complemented by drop stations across the U.S. to enable seamless transitions between ocean and air transport.
The warehousing and distribution capabilities encompass consolidation, screening options (K-9, X-ray, ETD), and specialized packing solutions such as transloading and tracking technology. Additional warehousing services include pick-and-pack projects, PO processing fulfillment, and re-labeling, providing end-to-end support for inventory and order management.
AWA also highlights its Project Cargo proficiency, which spans machinery, automobiles, locomotives, large-scale events, and even military equipment, underscoring its capacity to manage complex, varied shipments. The company positions itself as client-centric, focusing on innovative and affordable logistics solutions, robust internal expertise, speed, and a broad network to sustain efficient operations across transport modes.
The overall message from AWA centers on a client-first philosophy, technological enablement, and a comprehensive service mix designed to optimize shipments and provide value to partners and customers alike. The content notes online tools to streamline flight and sale management, as well as a structured process for handling shipments from booking through delivery and invoicing. While detailed contact specifics are not listed in the overview, the materials indicate a straightforward process for initiating shipments and obtaining transit-time and cost guidance tailored to individual shipments.
