Transmodal is a passionate team rooted in logistics. Whether it’s on the phone, in-person or online, we put clients first. Our team does what it takes to get the job done with integrity and efficiency. This includes problem-solving, client education, and creating true, lasting partnerships with our business partners.
For over 25 years, Transmodal has maintained a proven track record of providing a wide range of global logistics services, in the ocean, in the air, and on the ground. Our clients range in size from Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to Fortune 500 companies, in both the public and private sectors, as well as Government agencies. We are dedicated to getting the job done right while keeping our customers informed.
Accreditations & Memberships
Transmodal is accredited by the following regulatory bodies:
- Ocean Transportation Intermediary and Freight Forwarder, License, U.S. Federal Maritime Commission
- Motor Carriers License, U.S. Department of Transportation
- U.S. Customs Broker License, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Transmodal is a member of the following organizations:
- Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
- Cargo Network Services (CNS) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Marco Polo Line (MPL)
- National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)
- International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA)








Our History

- 1967
Company Founded in Massachusetts, Offering International Ocean Freight Consolidation Services
Company Founded in Massachusetts, Offering International Ocean Freight Consolidation Services
January 1, 1967Company Founded in Massachusetts, offering international ocean freight consolidation services. - 1978
Opened First Agency in Asia (Beijing)
Opened First Agency in Asia (Beijing)
January 1, 1978 - 1984
Granted NVOCC License by Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
Granted NVOCC License by Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
January 1, 1984 - 1995
Initial Offering of International Airfreight and Earned IATA Agency Endorsement
Initial Offering of International Airfreight and Earned IATA Agency Endorsement
January 1, 1995 - 1999
Present-day CEO Max Kantzer Acquires Company, Evolving the 2nd Generation Family-owned Business
Present-day CEO Max Kantzer Acquires Company, Evolving the 2nd Generation Family-owned Business
January 1, 1999 - 2000
Adoption of Leading-edge Freight Management Software to Automate Forwarding Operations
Adoption of Leading-edge Freight Management Software to Automate Forwarding Operations
January 1, 2000 - 2002
Awarded U.S. Customs Broker License
Awarded U.S. Customs Broker License
January 1, 2002 - 2003
Opened First Logistics Facility in Asia (Shenzhen), Enabling Distribution Center Bypass and Direct-to-consumer Deliveries to the U.S.
Opened First Logistics Facility in Asia (Shenzhen), Enabling Distribution Center Bypass and Direct-to-consumer Deliveries to the U.S.
January 1, 2003 - 2005
CTPAT Certification
CTPAT Certification
January 1, 2005 - 2007
Transmodal Associates and Freight Savers Shipping Co Ltd. Companies Consolidated Under the New Transmodal Corporation
Transmodal Associates and Freight Savers Shipping Co Ltd. Companies Consolidated Under the New Transmodal Corporation
January 1, 2007 - 2010
Expanded Office Locations in S.E. Asia (including Vietnam and Hong Kong)
Expanded Office Locations in S.E. Asia (including Vietnam and Hong Kong)
January 1, 2010 - 2015
Opened First Office in South America (Peru)
Opened First Office in South America (Peru)
January 1, 2015 - 2019
Launched True Real-time Track and Trace, and a Complete Online Experience for Customers
Launched True Real-time Track and Trace, and a Complete Online Experience for Customers
January 1, 2019
Transmodal Today
Our present suite of people and tech-powered services includes market-leading ocean freight, airfreight, warehousing, and customs brokerage for shippers and their customers in North America, South America, and Asia.