Founded in September of 2002, KCarlton International is dedicated to personalized customer service and attention to detail making us one of South Florida’s leading international freight forwarders and licensed Customs brokers.
When asked, “What makes your firm different from your competitors,” owner Kathy Carlton replied simply:
Our clients have confidence and trust that we will handle the transport from door-door so they can concentrate on the business of selling their product.
The company was founded in 2002, less than ten months after one of the worst disasters in modern US history. The 9/11 Attack hurt Americans, our economy, and decimated the air freight industry for a prolonged amount of time.
The logistics market was beginning to rebuild itself around this time and Ms. Carlton, having managed national logistics firms for over twenty years, resolved she had something special to offer customers. She desired to make sure ALL clients would receive customized care and confidence their shipping needs were being taken care of no matter their size.
Customers’ needs are always at the forefront of our industry and if we are able to analyze their needs and predict certain industry trends, they’ll be freed up to concentrate on their business and leave the logistics puzzles to us.
Kathy Carlton, President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and Managing Director of KCarlton International, is a licensed customs broker and freight forwarder with over 40 years of experience in the international shipping industry.
Under her leadership, KCarlton has grown into a respected, second-generation family business rooted in transparency, proactive service, and client-focused solutions. Her son and daughter now play integral roles in the company, leading the sales and marketing departments and helping drive KCarlton’s continued innovation and success.
Kathy is an active member of the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (FCBF) and the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA). Her affiliations also include the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), WCA Family of Logistics, Global Affinity Alliance, and the International Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale.
Beyond her professional work, Kathy remains deeply involved in the community. She supports organizations such as The Women of Tomorrow, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Chamber of Commerce. She is also committed to staying ahead of automation and regulatory trends in global logistics, always seeking smarter, more efficient ways to serve KCarlton’s clients.
Our mission is to ensure our clients’ global success by generating confidence and prosperity through quality customer service, with the most reliable and efficient supply chain solutions.
We are knowledgeable, experienced, efficient, available around the clock, offer a network of reliable partners, provide on-time deliveries and utilize the latest supply chain technology to monitor, move and clear cargo.
KCarlton offers proactive solutions, strives for 100% accuracy, is fanatical about Customs compliance and seeks to deliver total customer satisfaction.
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