Reliability first
We commit to realistic transit windows, confirm them in writing and flag risks before they become delays.
About us
About Us
A freight forwarder built by operators — for businesses that need their cargo to arrive exactly as promised.
15+
years in freight
Our story
We started with a simple frustration: not knowing where our cargo was.
Blue Wave Global began in 2011 as a small customs brokerage in Houston, clearing freight for importers who were losing money to avoidable delays — a document filed late, a vessel missed, a container sitting at the terminal because nobody had told anyone what was happening.
So we built the forwarder we wished existed: one where every booking has a named coordinator, every milestone is communicated before the client asks, and pricing is itemised up front. Today Blue Wave Global LLC arranges ocean, air and road freight across Europe, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America and South America — with the same principle behind every shipment.
- Own operations at our Houston headquarters, with partner hubs across every inhabited continent
- Licensed brokerage and trained cargo teams on every desk
- Transparent, itemised quotations — no hidden surcharges at destination
What we stand for
Three principles, applied to every shipment.
Radical visibility
One reference number, one coordinator and status updates at every handoff — no chasing required.
People who answer
You reach a named specialist who knows your lanes, not a queue. That is the standard we hire for.
Milestones
Growth measured in lanes opened, not logos collected.
Every milestone below came from client demand — a new lane, a new service, a better way to report progress.
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2011
Founded in Houston
Blue Wave Global opens as a customs brokerage serving importers through the Port of Houston.
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2015
First transatlantic consolidations
Weekly LCL services launched from Europe, giving growing businesses access to shared containers.
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2018
Air freight division
A dedicated air desk opens with time-critical handling and consolidated uplift agreements.
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2021
Asia gateway
A Singapore hub opens to manage transpacific and Southeast Asian lanes directly.
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2026
Digital tracking
A new tracking platform brings milestone visibility and document access to every client.
Our people
The team behind the shipments.
Sample profiles included with the theme — replace names, roles and photos with your own team in the company profile.
EM
Elena Marsh
Chief Executive Officer
Ocean freight & tradeDC
David Chen
Head of Operations
Port & terminalSA
Sofia Alvarez
Customs Manager
Licensed brokerageRF
Ryan Foster
Commercial Director
Key accountsCompliance
Operational standards you can audit.
Licensed customs brokerage
Documented SOPs per lane
Trained cargo handling teams
Insured cargo options