Founded in 1919, Karr, Ellis & Co. has built an outstanding reputation as a leader in the International Freight Forwarding Industry. The Company formula for success is more than 85 years of experience combined with modern business methods and technology. In other words, an established firm with young ideas. Freight Forwarding Services Karr, Ellis & Co., Inc. is a fully licensed and bonded Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC # 230) for ocean freight shipments and IATA/CNS authorized air freight forwarder (IATA # 33-7-1861). Our services include rate negotiation, preparation of letters of credit and collection, foreign banking and currency transactions, all required customs and consular documentation, export and import licensing, cargo insurance, declarations and claims processing, as well as keeping our clients updated on domestic and international shipping conditions and ever-changing worldwide rules and regulations. As experts with decades of experience in all phases of logistics, we are always available for detailed consultation, whether setting up a single shipment or a full logistics program. Our worldwide network of offices and representative agents allows Karr, Ellis to provide seamless logistics services to and from any point in the world.