Global Reach, Local Touch - CVInternational

We Operate Where Your Freight Moves

Your freight moves internationally—but someone still needs to own it. CVI operates where execution happens: at origin, in transit, and at destination.

We combine direct U.S. market presence with a curated global agent network and upstream control at key origins. The result is global capability without losing accountability—no matter where your cargo moves.

Regional Scale with Enterprise-Level Execution

CVI and our sister company, Capes Shipping Agencies, operate 12 offices across the U.S. East Coast, Southeast, and Gulf Coast, with corporate headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. This footprint positions us as one of the larger mid-market freight forwarders in the region, combining scale with the responsiveness smaller operators can’t match and the accountability multinational forwarders rarely deliver.

Whether your cargo enters through Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Houston, or ports on the West Coast, we have the carrier relationships and network reach to execute. We service customers anywhere in the U.S., regardless of port of entry.

Vetted Partners, Not Generic Networks

We’ve built a global agent network based on performance, shared values, and long-term relationships—not convenience or acquisition. Every partner is selected for reliability, customer focus, and alignment with CVI’s service philosophy.

This approach provides coverage at nearly every major port worldwide while maintaining consistent execution standards that multinational networks often struggle to enforce. When your shipment moves through an agent, they operate as an extension of CVI, accountable to us and to you.

Upstream Presence, Downstream Control

CVI operates a dedicated Asia Control Tower in Shenzhen, bringing our service excellence upstream to where many international shipments originate. By positioning operations and communication closer to suppliers and shippers, we gain earlier visibility and faster response times.

This isn’t outsourced oversight—it’s CVI accountability from the first mile forward, with greater control over documentation, coordination, and execution.

Complete Booking Visibility

Real-time tracking from the moment your cargo is booked at origin. Know what's moving, when it's leaving, and where it stands—before it ever reaches a U.S. port.

PO and Supplier Management

Direct coordination with your suppliers to manage purchase orders, confirm cargo-ready dates, and flag potential delays early—giving you better planning and fewer surprises.

ISF & AMS Filings

Timely, accurate Importer Security Filings and Automated Manifest System submissions handled at the source—reducing compliance risk and ensuring smooth customs clearance downstream.

Collection of Commercial Documents

We gather, verify, and organize invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and other required documentation before shipment—eliminating last-minute scrambles and clearance delays.

Quick Turnaround on CVI Bills of Lading

Fast issuance of house bills of lading directly from our Shenzhen team—streamlining documentation handoffs and keeping your supply chain moving without administrative bottlenecks.

Ready for a Partner Who Operates Where It Matters?

CVI and Capes give you regional scale across the U.S., vetted global agents who execute to our standards, and upstream control through our Asia Control Tower. That's not just coverage—it's accountability at every stage of your supply chain. Whether you're moving freight through Norfolk, Shanghai, or anywhere in between, you're working with a team that owns the outcome.

Let's talk about how we can support your operations.