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Freight Recruitment for New York’s Global Gateway

Talent for forwarders, brokers and warehousing

New York is the beating heart of U.S. freight and logistics. With the Port of New York and New Jersey, JFK’s international cargo terminals and an unmatched rail and road network, the city moves goods for every major industry. That scale drives constant demand for freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehousing staff, transportation planners and freight sales executives.

Freight Appointments has built its reputation on detailed, people-first recruitment across the U.S. We specialise in freight recruitment in New York, using on-the-ground knowledge to match companies with candidates who can keep operations compliant and on schedule. From pharma logistics jobs to retail logistics jobs, we connect employers and jobseekers to the right opportunities across the tri-state area.

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Connecting Freight Forwarders Everywhere

“We connect freight talent across the USA. Explore our Atlanta network below.”

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freight forwarding, customs brokerage and logistics roles filled across Atlanta in the last five years
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years supporting freight and logistics recruitment in the Southeast
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Client Visits Annually 

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End-to-End Personnel Consulting

We combine deep sector expertise with in-market U.S. knowledge to deliver staffing and personnel consulting services tailored to America’s freight, logistics, and supply chain industries.

From freight forwarding and customs brokerage to warehousing, transportation, and sales, we provide permanent, contract, and executive search solutions that help employers hire with confidence.

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Permanent Staffing

We hire full-time talent for freight forwarding, customs, warehousing, trucking, distribution, logistics, and supply chain teams across the United States. We draw from an active national network, industry-specific databases, and market intelligence to connect you with professionals who understand the realities of U.S. domestic and cross-border operations.

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Contract Staffing

When volumes shift or a project needs fast coverage, we provide contractors who can integrate immediately into your workflows. Whether you need short-term, long-term, or project-based support anywhere in the U.S., we supply people who can manage peaks, fill temporary gaps, and handle critical operational demands.

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Executive Search

We run senior-level searches across all U.S. logistics hubs. From Branch Managers, Ops Directors, and Sales Leaders to Commercial Directors and Country-level Management, we speak directly with leaders who may not be visible online. We introduce you to the executives who can drive performance, expand revenue, and strengthen customer relationships.

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Market Mapping

We provide clear, real-time visibility into the U.S. logistics talent landscape. This includes insights on who’s hiring, salary benchmarks, regional talent availability, competitor structures, and movement across the industry. These insights help you plan ahead and make strategic hiring decisions before roles even open.

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Compliance & Screening

We thoroughly screen every candidate for relevant freight experience, U.S. customs and trade compliance knowledge, and salary-fit. We verify U.S. work authorization and ensure every hire meets your standards from day one.

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Operations coordinators, export/import specialists and branch managers running air, ocean and road shipments.

Licensed brokers, compliance analysts and remote trade operations keeping goods moving through the Port of NY/NJ and JFK.

Warehouse managers, supervisors and inventory planners for the region’s 3PLs and distribution hubs.

Cold-chain specialists, regulatory logistics staff and distribution managers in pharmaceutical supply chains.

Sales executives and account managers building customer networks across the Northeast.

Transportation planners, route schedulers and fleet coordinators keeping cargo flowing across the tri-state area.

In-Demand Freight Forwarding and Logistics Jobs in New York

We recruit across New York’s freight corridors for the roles that keep the supply chain moving:

Top Freight Forwarding Employers in New York

DSV

Global Transport and Logistics – large regional network hiring for forwarding, customs brokerage and freight sales roles.

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Kuehne + Nagel

global forwarder with major import/export and warehousing operations across the metro area.

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Expeditors

Customs brokerage and transportation logistics jobs across New York and New Jersey hubs.

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C.H. Robinson

major 3PL and freight broker with local operations and account management jobs

CEVA Logistics

full-service logistics provider with openings in forwarding and pharma logistics jobs.

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Yusen Logistics

multimodal forwarder hiring for import/export, compliance and warehousing positions.

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Savino Del Bene

forwarder with a strong East Coast presence recruiting for operations and sales roles.

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Crane Worldwide Logistics

Logistics and supply chain management provider with warehousing and transportation jobs.

DHL Global Forwarding

international brand offering logistics careers and freight forwarding jobs at JFK and Newark.

Geodis

3PL with multiple distribution centres, recruiting operations and warehousing staff.

How We Stay Connected to the Industry

How We Solve Hiring Challenges in New York

Our New York–based freight recruiters combine headhunting, confidential search and real market insight to help you hire without disruption across the tri-state area.

Finding freight talent fast

We scope your pipeline, prioritise urgent roles and run targeted searches so you can fill freight forwarding, customs brokerage and warehousing jobs quickly without cutting corners.

Reaching people your competitors don’t

Our team is embedded in New York and New Jersey’s logistics networks. We headhunt and approach passive candidates — operations managers, customs brokers, freight sales executives — before they hit job boards.

Filtering for local experience and compliance

We screen for regional freight knowledge, modal expertise and regulatory experience at the Port of NY/NJ and JFK cargo terminals. That reduces onboarding risk and keeps your operation compliant from day one.

Managing the hiring process from start to finish

We handle outreach, NDAs, interview scheduling, offer management and onboarding support. You get fewer drop-outs, faster start dates and clear feedback at each stage.

From executive search to middle-management recruitment in logistics and operations, we keep freight forwarders, 3PLs and shippers staffed and running smoothly.

FAQs

Freight forwarding and customs brokerage jobs in New York typically pay above the national average because of the high volume at the Port of NY/NJ and JFK cargo. Rates vary by role — operations, warehousing, and freight sales jobs can command premium packages.

Check our live jobs feed for warehouse managers, inventory planners and operations coordinators across the metro area. We post new logistics jobs in New York and New Jersey daily.

Local branches of Kuehne + Nagel, DSV, DHL Global Forwarding, Expeditors, Geodis, CEVA Logistics and other 3PLs are recruiting for customs broker jobs, pharmaceutical logistics jobs and freight sales positions year-round.

Yes. We place contract, hybrid, and remote customs broker jobs, freight sales jobs, and operations staff across the tri-state area. Contact our New York team to discuss options.

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