TQL Global, LLC

TQL Global, LLC brings the scale and infrastructure of one of the largest freight brokerage networks in North America to the customs brokerage and international freight forwarding space. Based at 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd in Cincinnati, Ohio, TQL Global holds CBP license/filer code 8XG and is authorized to file commercial entries, importer security filings (ISF 10+2), and other CBP-required documentation on behalf of U.S. importers.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Total Quality Logistics, TQL Global offers importers a single-source solution that connects customs clearance with drayage, intermodal, truckload, and warehousing services. This integrated model is particularly valuable for first-time importers who need guidance navigating commercial entry at CBP, understanding HTS code classification, and meeting import bond requirements such as continuous customs bonds.

TQL Global holds CTPAT certification, awarded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection through its Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program. Achieving this status — held by fewer than 7% of licensed customs brokers — reflects the company's commitment to supply chain security, identifying security gaps, and implementing CBP-recognized best practices. Each CTPAT member is assigned a Supply Chain Security Specialist and receives access to CBP's training portal.

The company is also licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission as an ocean freight forwarder and holds TSA approval as an Indirect Air Carrier (IAC), enabling it to handle ocean and air import shipments end-to-end. For importers moving goods from Asia, Europe, or Latin America, TQL Global can coordinate ocean freight booking, ISF filing, customs entry preparation, and final-mile delivery under one operational roof.

With over 23,000 bills of lading filed between 2019 and 2026, TQL Global has demonstrated consistent, high-volume import processing capability across diverse commodity types. Importers seeking a customs broker near them in the Midwest — or a national broker with the technology and staffing to handle complex, multi-shipment programs — will find TQL Global's combination of licensing, certification, and logistics integration a practical fit for ongoing import operations.