J.P. REYNOLDS COMPANY, INC.
License: M05 (Permitted)
Est. 1970
About J.P. REYNOLDS COMPANY, INC.
J.P. Reynolds Company, Inc. is a licensed customs broker and freight forwarder headquartered at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1970 by John Reynolds, the firm has built a reputation over five decades for personalized service in customs clearance, freight forwarding, and export documentation. With offices at Port Everglades and Miami, J.P. Reynolds serves importers and exporters across a wide range of cargo types — including a notable specialty in yacht transport. The company operates via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) and Automated Clearing House (ACH), and maintains a worldwide network of customs brokers and freight forwarding agents. As an authorized IATA agent and member of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, J.P. Reynolds brings deep institutional knowledge to every shipment.
J.P. Reynolds Company, Inc. has been a fixture at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida since its founding in 1970. John Reynolds started the company with a single desk, a phone, and a commitment to personal service — a philosophy that still defines the firm more than 50 years later. Today, the company's staff brings over 100 years of cumulative experience in the import/export industry, supported by modern information technology and telecommunications infrastructure.
Located at 101 SE 21st Street in Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades — one of the busiest deepwater seaports in the United States — J.P. Reynolds is ideally positioned to handle cargo moving through South Florida. The firm also maintains a presence in Miami, Florida, giving clients access to two of the most active ports of entry in the country. Importers searching for a customs broker in Miami or Fort Lauderdale will find J.P. Reynolds well-equipped to manage clearance across both locations.
One of the firm's more distinctive offerings is its dedicated yacht transport division. J.P. Reynolds is recognized by the US Superyacht Association as a leading customs broker for yacht and vessel importation — a specialty that reflects the unique demands of South Florida's marine industry. Importers bringing vessels into U.S. waters through Port Everglades or Miami benefit from the firm's deep familiarity with yacht-specific customs requirements.
Beyond marine cargo, J.P. Reynolds handles the full range of customs brokerage and freight forwarding services: customs entry preparation, ISF filing, export documentation, cargo insurance, letters of credit, and consular documentation. The firm is an authorized IATA agent, enabling it to coordinate air freight shipments in addition to ocean cargo. Door-to-door delivery is available to most destinations, and a worldwide network of correspondent brokers and forwarders ensures coverage beyond U.S. borders.
J.P. Reynolds is a member of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA), the Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association, and the World Trade Center. These affiliations reflect the company's long-standing engagement with the professional customs brokerage community. For importers and exporters moving goods through South Florida's major ports, J.P. Reynolds Company offers the experience, licensing, and local knowledge to navigate U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements with confidence.
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- Year Established
- 1970
Frequently Asked Questions
Does J.P. Reynolds Company handle yacht and vessel importation through Port Everglades?
Yes. J.P. Reynolds has a dedicated yacht transport division and is recognized by the US Superyacht Association as a specialized customs broker for vessel importation into the United States through South Florida ports.
What ports does J.P. Reynolds Company serve?
J.P. Reynolds operates from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and maintains an office in Miami, giving clients customs brokerage coverage at two of South Florida's primary ports of entry for both ocean and air freight.