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What We Do

Primary Services

At W.M. Stone, we provide strategic, results-driven logistics solutions designed to streamline supply chains, reduce costs, and drive efficiency. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder operating out of the Port of Virginia, we move freight and clear it through customs under one roof.

Freight & Forwarding

Move it and clear it under one roof, across every mode.

Customs BrokerageNavigating customs regulations and import processes is challenging, but W.M. Stone transforms these complexities into streamlined solutions. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder, we clear your goods through CBP accurately and on schedule. You get one accountable partner for classification, documentation, and compliance, not a maze of separate vendors.Global ForwardingNavigating international shipping requires expertise, coordination, and seamless execution across ocean, air, rail, and road. W.M. Stone simplifies global trade, coordinating multimodal transport, customs clearance, and documentation so your cargo moves without disruption. You get one point of contact and one shipment plan, from origin to final destination.Ocean Freight ServicesShipping goods across oceans requires efficiency, precision, and a trusted logistics partner. As both a licensed customs broker and freight forwarder, W.M. Stone manages the full journey, from booking and documentation through clearance and final delivery.Air Freight ServicesWhen speed is critical, W.M. Stone provides fast, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions. We move your cargo seamlessly across global air routes, ensuring rapid delivery with full visibility.Project Cargo SolutionsMoving oversized, heavy, or high-value cargo takes specialized expertise, strategic planning, and global coordination. From route survey to final delivery, W.M. Stone makes sure your most complex shipments arrive safely, efficiently, and on schedule.Warehousing & TransloadingOur strategically located facilities, expert inventory management, and seamless transloading ensure efficient cargo handling and distribution. Whether you need short-term overflow storage or a full intermodal transfer program, our team keeps freight moving with the accuracy and security your supply chain depends on. From receipt to final release, every shipment is tracked and handled by professionals who treat your inventory as their own.Inland TransportationOur integrated logistics network ensures timely cargo movement with full visibility, compliance, and security. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder, W.M. Stone coordinates road, rail, and barge transport across domestic and cross-border lanes, backed by real-time tracking and a carrier network built over 250+ years of combined industry experience. Whatever the mode, your freight moves under one accountable partner from pickup to final delivery.

Trade Compliance

Keep cargo off hold and put duty dollars back on your side of the ledger.

Compliance ConsultingOur team of seasoned professionals provides strategic guidance to ensure your business adheres to all applicable laws and standards. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder, W.M. Stone brings hands-on trade compliance experience to every engagement, not abstract theory. We help you build compliance practices that protect your shipments, your budget, and your reputation.FTZ ServicesOur expertise in FTZ compliance and logistics helps businesses optimize their supply chain, defer duties, and enhance global trade strategies. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder, W.M. Stone designs and manages Foreign Trade Zone programs that keep your goods moving and your capital working. From site selection through daily inventory reporting, our team handles the regulatory detail so your business can focus on growth.Duty DrawbackOur expertise in navigating complex customs regulations enables businesses to recover on imported merchandise. We identify eligible drawback opportunities, manage the filings, and pursue every dollar your company is owed under CBP regulations.Export Customs ClearanceExporting goods from the United States means navigating AES filings, export licensing questions, and destination-country requirements without room for error. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder, W.M. Stone clears your goods for export accurately and on schedule, backed by decades of hands-on trade compliance experience.Cargo InsuranceOur tailored insurance solutions protect your goods against loss, damage, or theft at every stage of the journey. Backed by more than 250 years of combined industry experience, we match coverage to the value, risk, and mode of each shipment, so a single bad day at sea, in the air, or on the road never becomes a lasting financial setback.Demurrage & Detention PreventionOur proactive logistics solutions help businesses minimize extra charges, streamline port operations, and ensure timely cargo movement. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder, W.M. Stone tracks every shipment milestone and steps in early, before a delay turns into a bill. From pre-arrival paperwork to container pickup, our team is built to keep your cargo, and your budget, on schedule.Domestic TransportationOur expertise in domestic logistics ensures efficient, reliable, and cost-effective movement of your goods across the United States. From full truckload freight to time-critical intermodal moves, our team plans and executes every shipment with the same discipline we bring to complex international cargo, backed by 250+ years of industry experience.

Technology & Visibility

One portal for status, systems, and the numbers that run your supply chain.

Managed LogisticsIn today's rapidly evolving business landscape, efficient supply chain management is paramount to maintaining a competitive edge. W.M. Stone offers a comprehensive, single-partner approach to managed logistics, combining transportation management, warehousing, order fulfillment, and supply chain consulting under one accountable team, so you spend less time coordinating vendors and more time running your business.Digital Freight PortalOur technology-driven approach enhances workflow automation, optimizes data-driven decision-making, and streamlines the complexities of supply chain management. From a custom-built freight portal to real-time tracking and API integrations, we give your team the visibility and control modern logistics operations demand. It is technology built by a licensed customs broker and freight forwarder, grounded in how cargo actually moves rather than in software theory.API/EDI IntegrationsOur advanced API and EDI integration services connect every part of your supply chain, eliminating manual processes and enabling real-time data exchange across platforms. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder, W.M. Stone builds the connections between your systems and ours so shipment, inventory, and customs data move automatically, not through spreadsheets and email.Automated TrackingW.M. Stone delivers smart, integrated tools that provide accurate, real-time updates, helping you reduce delays, improve customer satisfaction, and make faster decisions. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder, we pair that technology with a team that acts on what it sees rather than a dashboard that only reports it. From the first mile to final delivery, you get one accurate picture of where your freight is right now.Data FusionOur team empowers your business by transforming complex data into actionable insights, optimizing your supply chain operations, and enhancing overall efficiency. As a licensed U.S. customs broker and freight forwarder, W.M. Stone fuses shipment, customs, and warehouse data into one accurate picture of your operation, so your team spends less time reconciling reports and more time acting on what the data shows.

Why W.M. Stone

Managing complex logistics requires a reliable partner, one with global reach, deep industry knowledge, and innovative solutions. W.M. Stone offers a comprehensive suite of logistics services, from customs brokerage and global forwarding to managed logistics, project cargo, warehousing and transloading, and inland transportation, built to optimize your supply chain and keep freight moving on schedule.

Our team carries 250+ years of combined industry experience and holds standing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), C-TPAT, IATA, FMCSA, and FMC. That means the entry filings, HTS classifications, customs bonds, and Importer Security Filings behind every shipment are handled by people who have done this before, not learned on your account. When your goods carry AD/CVD exposure, Section 301 or Section 232 tariff implications, forced labor scrutiny, or FDA, USDA/APHIS, FMVSS, or CPSC requirements, we build the compliance plan around them instead of discovering the problem at the port. And where it applies, our brokers can also pursue Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) strategies and duty drawback recovery to put money back into your supply chain rather than leaving it on the table.

W.M. Stone continues a long Norfolk customs brokerage legacy, and that same commitment to getting freight through the Port of Virginia cleanly and on time still shapes how we operate today.

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Support That Drives Your Business Forward

W.M. Stone helps businesses mitigate risks, optimize logistics, and unlock cost-saving opportunities. Whether you need a single shipment cleared through customs or end-to-end management of your supply chain, our licensed brokers and forwarders are ready to help. Let us handle the complexities while you focus on growth.