About
Approved Freight Forwarders
Your Link to the Pacific
Approved Freight Forwarders got its start in 1991 serving the Guam market and has since expanded to Hawaii and California, serving as a key link to the Pacific and all around the world.
Entrusted with the world’s freight, we provide ocean freight consolidations, air freight and over-the-road transport of goods and commodities. We are the only freight forwarder in Hawaii with terminals on all four major islands. And with more than 300,000 square feet of space, our warehouses can accommodate a diverse set of logistics needs.
As a Top 100 3PL provider, we accommodate all types of commodities and all sizes of freight for both business and individual clients. Our highly trained logistics experts use advanced technology to tailor shipping solutions that fit your specific requirements. Because we hand-load your freight when needed, our damage and claims rate is one of the lowest in the industry.
We’re proud members of:
Approved Freight Forwarders
Earns SmartWay Certification
Approved Freight Forwarders is proud to achieve the SmartWay Transportation Partnership certification. We are dedicated to reducing emissions and helping customers align with their carbon and environmental objectives. With a focus on eco-friendly solutions, Approved Freight Forwarders is leading the way towards a greener, more environmentally responsible future in the freight forwarding industry.
Approved Freight Forwarders is part The DeWitt Companies, a fourth-generation family of many sister companies that provide relocation, logistics, warehousing and freight forwarding services to businesses, households and military customers all over the world. With wholly-owned assets in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the Mainland, our COD, DOD, GSA, and Corporate customers trust us for easy, affordable, and safe transportation of their goods. Beyond our overseas and domestic relocation services, we provide office and industrial moving (O&I), large installation projects (FF&E) and air and ocean freight services
At Approved Freight Forwarders, we work hard to ensure that your shipment arrives on time and intact, and we keep you updated every step of the way.
Our
History
Approved Freight Forwarders Opens
Seeing an opportunity to serve the Guam market, Approved opens a small operation in the Pacific.
Approved Expands to Hawaii
Approved opens in the Aloha State and quickly becomes the only freight forwarder in Hawaii with terminals on all four major islands.
Approved Adds Domestic Brokerage
Received Authority to Operate as Broker of Motor Carriage now supplying comprehensive chain management.
Approved Named to Top 100 3PL List
Continuing record growth in Hawaii and other Pacific markets, Approved is named to Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PL list.
International & Air Freight
We were approved as an FMC NVOCC Ocean Transit Intermediary and an Indirect Air Carrier by TSA in 2017
Puerto Rico Freight
Approved expands into Puerto Rico, supported by a local team and on-island resources.
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IATA & WCAWorld
We were approved into the Cargo Network Services (CNS) in 2022, CNS is an IATA Company. We were also approved for membership into WCAWorld in 2022.
Approved Opens Approved Trucking
Approved Trucking is a California company specializing in eco-friendly trucking and transloading services in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, with operations at our facility in the City of Industry.
Approved Purchases First Hydrogen Truck
In our commitment to sustainable solutions, we are proud to introduce our latest addition, the hydrogen truck. Our vehicle exemplifies our dedication to reducing carbon emissions and exploring eco-friendly alternatives in the transportation industry.
Approved Becomes SmartWay Certified
At Approved, sustainability is at our core. We are proud to announce that we are SmartWay certified, a leading Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program dedicated to advancing cleaner, more efficient transportation solutions.
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