About Us
The Most Trusted Partner in Global Trade.
Founded on Relationships.
Built for the Complexity of Global Trade.
For decades, companies have trusted CV International to handle the complexity of international trade — not just the freight, but the logistics data & information, the customs compliance, the coordination, and the accountability that comes with getting it right.
From our roots in Norfolk, Virginia, that foundation shaped a full-service freight forwarder and licensed customs broker with global capabilities, built for shipments where the details matter most.
A Different Kind of Company
From the Very Beginning.
When Wayne Coleman founded Coleman International in 1984, he built it on a straightforward belief: that a logistics partner should operate as a true extension of your team — not a vendor you manage from a distance, but a partner embedded in your business, one who knows your shipments, anticipates problems, and takes ownership without being asked.
That belief shaped everything that followed. The culture. The way we hire. The way we communicate. The relationships that have lasted not years but decades.
In 1991, a merger with E.L. Vanderberry & Co. formed CV International, and CVI has grown steadily since, expanding our capabilities, deepening our industry expertise, and building a global agent network backed by best-in-class technology. We serve complex industries where the stakes are high and the margin for error is low. But the philosophy that started this company still governs how we operate every single day.
Global trade has grown more complex. The commitment hasn't changed.
What Partnership Looks Like
When You Work With CVI.
At CVI, partnership isn't a positioning statement.
It's how we're structured, how we communicate, and how we measure success — and it shows up in the way we show up, especially when things get complicated.
Expertise That Goes Deep
Our team includes licensed customs brokers, seasoned logistics professionals, and specialists who understand the regulatory, operational, and commercial stakes behind every shipment. When something complex lands on your desk, you're drawing on years of accumulated knowledge we've already put to work for clients like you.
Accountability, Not Just Assurance
Every client has a dedicated point of contact — someone who knows your account, anticipates issues before they escalate, and takes ownership without being asked. You don't chase us for updates. You get a partner who communicates clearly, solves problems fast, and treats your business like it's their own.
Clarity in a Complex World
Good logistics partners don't just move cargo — they reduce uncertainty. We combine real-time visibility, connected data, and expert perspective so you always know where things stand and what they mean. When conditions change, you hear from us first — with context and a path forward.
CVInsight The Framework Behind the Partnership
Great logistics partners don't just move cargo — they reduce uncertainty. It's our framework for delivering the visibility, connected intelligence, and proactive guidance you need to make confident decisions in global trade — combining technology with human expertise across four essential capabilities.
When your logistics and compliance data flows through experienced hands, complexity becomes clarity.
Visibility
Real-time access to what matters most: where your cargo is, what's happening next, and when to expect it. You see milestone tracking, shipment status, and critical alerts in one place—so your team stays aligned and your stakeholders stay informed.
Integration
Your data flows seamlessly between systems, accelerating information, eliminating manual entry, and reducing errors. We connect our operations to your ERP, WMS, or procurement platforms so information moves automatically — less redundant work, faster processing, cleaner data.
Analysis
Transforming operational data into actionable intelligence through reporting, KPIs, and trend analysis. Quarterly business reviews dig into your logistics performance — identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing routing decisions, and surfacing patterns that help you plan smarter.
Perspective
Strategic guidance informed by regulatory knowledge, market conditions, and decades of logistics experience. Our team doesn't just report what happened — we help you understand what it means and what's coming next, turning information into advantage.
Trusted. And Built to Stay That Way.
CV International has spent decades earning the trust of companies navigating the complexity of global trade. That trust isn't something we take for granted. It's something we work to deserve on every shipment, every compliance question, and every conversation.
And we hold the credentials to back it up. CV International is a licensed U.S. customs broker, an FMC-licensed NVOCC, and a CTPAT-certified partner.
We're a privately owned company. Our relationships run deep, our commitments run long, and our obligation to your success doesn't end when the freight clears.