New York, NY - Cargo Tours International, Inc. (New York, Head Office)
New York, NY - Cargo Tours International, Inc. operates from its head office at JFK Airport, New York. The company presents itself as an independent, mid-sized freight forwarder with a service-minded, personalized approach. It emphasizes its in-house capabilities, including a customs brokerage operation and electronic clearance across airports and seaports within the USA, supported by C-TPAT certification and IATA credentials for air freight activities. Cargo Tours maintains an NVOCC division (CTI Global Logistics) to handle consolidated shipments, highlighting its ability to offer neutral NVOCC services under the Gold Medallion program and other World Cargo Alliance benefits.
A hallmark of the company is its focus on experienced personnel, with staff described as having substantial tenure in their respective functional areas. This experience is coupled with a commitment to efficient handling of shipments, a priority on reducing transport costs, and improving delivery times to bolster clients’ competitiveness in global markets. The firm also notes its HazMat certification and involvement in munitions/military contracts, underscoring its capability to manage regulated cargo where required.
Cargo Tours’ online presence invites inquiries via telephone and email, and references to industry recognition in trade media (e.g., Crain's New York) suggest an established footprint in the local logistics community. The independent structure is presented as a deliberate choice to avoid the constraints associated with larger multinational forwarders, while leveraging a networked approach to service delivery through its own divisions and trusted partners.
In addition to its core forwarding and customs brokerage services, Cargo Tours emphasizes its capacity to support shipments of various sizes and complexities, with a readiness to engage on a national scale within the United States and to coordinate international moves through its alliances and network partners. The company’s profile indicates a willingness to tailor solutions to clients’ supply chain needs, including consolidation services via its CTI Global Logistics division.
