About Odyssey International Services, Inc.
Odyssey International Services, Inc. is a licensed U.S. customs broker (filer code H41) operating in the Fife/Kent, Washington area, serving importers through the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. Formerly known as Global Transportation Services, Inc. (GTSI), the company provides customs brokerage, international freight forwarding, NVOCC services, and trucking from a 315,000-square-foot facility in Kent. As a recognized service provider with The Northwest Seaport Alliance, Odyssey is well-positioned to handle high-volume container cargo moving through one of the busiest gateway ports on the U.S. West Coast, with particular access to trans-Pacific trade lanes bringing goods from Asia.
Odyssey International Services, Inc. is a full-service customs broker and international freight forwarder headquartered in the Kent/Fife corridor of Washington State, just miles from the terminals of the Northwest Seaport Alliance — the combined Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma. Operating under CBP filer code H41 and listed as a recognized service provider by the NWSA, Odyssey brings deep familiarity with the trans-Pacific import lanes that define this region's trade, including container cargo arriving from Asia carrying electronics, consumer goods, textiles, apparel, machinery, and equipment.
The company's roots go back to its prior identity as Global Transportation Services, Inc. (GTSI), and it has since grown to operate out of a 315,000-square-foot facility at 18209 80th Ave South in Kent, WA — a hub that supports customs brokerage, freight forwarding, NVOCC operations, trucking, and warehousing under one roof. This integrated model gives importers a single point of contact for cargo moving from origin to final domestic delivery.
For importers navigating U.S. import requirements, Odyssey can assist with customs entry preparation, HTS code classification, importer security filing (ISF), and continuous customs bond procurement. Proper classification using the HTS code classification guide is critical to ensuring accurate duty assessment, and brokers like Odyssey who work daily with CBP through the ACE portal are positioned to handle the nuances of partner government agency (PGA) requirements for regulated commodities.
With warehousing capacity in a transload-rich zone — over 100 warehouse facilities operate within 15 miles of port facilities according to NWSA data — Odyssey is also equipped to support section 321 de minimis shipments, bonded storage, and cargo requiring customs compliance review before release. Importers with questions about duty drawback claims, customs bond requirements, or CBP entry types can engage Odyssey's team for guidance tailored to Pacific Northwest port operations.
Whether you are a first-time importer sourcing goods from Asia or an established shipper looking for a licensed customs broker near the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Odyssey International Services offers the operational infrastructure and regulatory expertise to move cargo efficiently through CBP clearance.
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What ports does Odyssey International Services primarily serve?
Odyssey is based in Kent, WA and is a recognized service provider with The Northwest Seaport Alliance, giving them direct operational ties to both the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma — two of the busiest container ports on the U.S. West Coast.
Does Odyssey International Services offer freight forwarding in addition to customs brokerage?
Yes. Odyssey provides international freight forwarding, NVOCC services, trucking, and warehousing alongside customs brokerage, operating from a 315,000-square-foot facility in Kent, WA.
Can Odyssey help with ISF filing and customs bond requirements?
As a licensed customs broker, Odyssey can assist importers with Importer Security Filing (ISF), continuous customs bond procurement, and all standard CBP entry requirements for ocean shipments.