Founded in Savannah, Georgia in 1941, John S. James Co. has built a longstanding reputation for personalized service, professional expertise, and dependable support for the international transportation community. What began with a commitment to exceptional customer service has grown into a trusted logistics organization serving importers, exporters, manufacturers, and global supply chain partners across the United States and around the world.

John S. James, founder

With offices in six strategically located transportation centers throughout the southeastern United States, John S. James Co. provides local accessibility backed by global reach. Through trusted partner relationships across the United States and internationally, as well as membership in Global Logistics Associates, our team coordinates shipments to and from ports worldwide while offering clients the responsiveness and accountability of an experienced U.S.-based provider.

Our organization includes more than 150 international customs and forwarding specialists dedicated to helping clients navigate customs documentation, cargo coordination, freight forwarding, and international logistics requirements. With decades of experience and a culture rooted in service and professionalism, John S. James Co. delivers practical guidance, reliable communication, and the expertise needed to keep global freight moving efficiently.

Whether you need customs brokerage, international freight forwarding, cargo coordination, or end-to-end logistics support, John S. James Co. combines industry experience, global connections, and personalized service to help your business move forward with confidence.