PRIDE INTERNATIONAL INC

Pride International Inc has established itself as a full-service customs broker and freight forwarder operating out of Baltimore, Maryland — one of the busiest port cities on the East Coast. Located at 2200 Broening Highway, Suite 230, just minutes from the Port of Baltimore's marine terminals, the company is well-positioned to serve importers and exporters moving cargo through the Chesapeake Bay gateway. CBP filer code F95 identifies Pride International as a licensed customs broker authorized to file entries with U.S. Customs and Border Protection on behalf of importers.

On the import side, Pride International's team manages the full customs clearance process, including HTS code classification, CBP entry preparation, and coordination with partner government agencies whose requirements often apply to regulated commodities. Understanding the difference between formal and informal entry customs thresholds — and knowing when a continuous customs bond versus a single entry bond is appropriate — is essential knowledge that experienced brokers like Pride bring to each shipment. The firm also works within the ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) framework, including handling importer security filing requirements for ocean shipments.

Pride International also operates as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) under the brand Pride Ocean Lines, giving the company the ability to offer ocean freight rates and bill of lading issuance directly to shippers. This NVOCC capability is a meaningful advantage for importers looking to consolidate their customs brokerage and ocean freight under one provider. For air cargo, Pride holds authorization as an indirect air carrier, enabling worldwide air freight movements for shipments of any size.

Beyond port clearance, Pride International provides trucking coordination and warehousing services through a network of regional partners, supporting cargo movement from port to final destination. This makes the firm relevant to importers who need domestic logistics handled alongside their CBP compliance obligations.

The Port of Baltimore serves as a natural entry point for a wide range of commodity types, including machinery and equipment, consumer goods, textiles, and industrial materials. Importers searching for a customs broker near Baltimore with both brokerage and freight forwarding capabilities will find Pride International's integrated service model — covering import clearance, export documentation, air transport, ocean NVOCC, and warehousing — a practical fit for managing complex supply chains through the mid-Atlantic region.