About Us
Marwest LLC is a USDOT-licensed international freight forwarder and customs broker specializing in Africa, China, and USA trade lanes. Six offices. 45+ countries. 18+ years of freight expertise.
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Leadership Team
The Executive Team Behind Marwest LLC
Our leadership team combines decades of international freight experience with deep regional expertise across the USA, China, and sub-Saharan Africa. Each leader brings specialized knowledge that enables Marwest LLC to deliver consistently across complex, multi-jurisdictional freight environments.
Chief Executive Officer
20+ years in international logistics and global freight forwarding. Specialist in Africa-China-USA trade corridors and the strategic development of cross-border freight networks across emerging markets.
Chief Operations Officer
Based in Shandong, China. 18 years managing China export operations, factory sourcing programs, quality inspection networks, and cargo consolidation across all major Chinese manufacturing provinces.
Chief Financial Officer
Expert in trade finance, letters of credit, USD/RMB currency settlement, and financial management for international freight operations. Former senior banker with African trade finance specialization.
VP — Africa Operations
Oversees Namibia, South Africa, and Togo offices. Former customs official with 15 years of African port operations experience. Fluent in English, French, Afrikaans, and Hausa.
Head of Customs Brokerage
Licensed US Customs Broker (CBP) with expertise in HTSUS tariff classification, AMS/ISF filings, antidumping compliance, and US import regulations for African and Chinese goods.
Head of Ocean Freight
15 years managing FCL, LCL, RoRo, ISO tank, and project cargo on Asia-Africa-Americas trade lanes. Former carrier pricing analyst with MSC and CMA CGM.
Head of Air Freight
IATA DGR certified. Manages all-cargo, belly cargo, and charter solutions across our global air freight network. TSA Known Shipper compliance officer.
Head of Trade Finance
Specialist in documentary credits, D/P and D/A collections, RMB payment facilitation, and trade credit insurance. Manages Marwest LLC's trade finance relationships with banking partners.
Head of Technology & Client Portal
Leads digital transformation, real-time cargo tracking portal development, and EDI integration with major carriers and customs systems.
What We Demand of Every Marwest LLC Team Member
Professional Certification
All freight staff hold relevant industry certifications — IATA DGR, CBP licensing, customs agent accreditation, or equivalent.
Multilingual Operations
Our teams operate in English, French, Mandarin, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Spanish, and multiple West African languages.
Responsiveness
A 4-hour client response commitment is embedded into our team culture — no client query goes unanswered for a business day.
Compliance First
Every team member receives annual training on US customs law, IATA regulations, African port authority requirements, and anti-corruption policies.
Join a Team That Moves the World
Building Careers in International Freight
Marwest LLC offers freight professionals the opportunity to work at the intersection of three of the world's most dynamic trade regions. Our team operates across six offices on three continents — providing genuine international career development opportunities that few freight forwarders can match.
We invest heavily in our people: professional development funding, IATA training, language learning support, and cross-office mobility programs that allow team members to gain experience in multiple markets.
Our African offices are a particular point of pride — staffed entirely by local professionals who bring regional expertise, community relationships, and cultural intelligence that no foreign-staffed desk can provide.
Global Expertise Covering Your Markets
Industry Memberships & Professional Bodies
FIATA — International Federation of Freight Forwarders
Full member of the global freight forwarding industry body, giving our team access to international standards, training, and the global FIATA agent network.
IATA DGR — Dangerous Goods Regulations
All air freight staff certified to IATA DGR standards for handling, documentation, and compliance of hazardous materials by air.
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
Our financial team maintains professional accounting standards through AICPA membership, ensuring transparent financial reporting and audit-ready processes.
FMC — Federal Maritime Commission
Licensed NVOCC with the FMC for all ocean freight operations, providing clients with regulatory protection and tariff transparency.
Work With a World-Class Freight Team
Our freight specialists are available Monday–Friday 8AM–6PM across all time zones. Call, email, or submit a quote request and we will connect you with the right expert.
