WJ Byrnes

W.J. Byrnes & Co. is a long-established international trade and logistics services provider with over a century of operational history and deep expertise in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and export compliance. Founded in 1907 as a sole proprietorship and incorporated in California in 1917, the company has built a reputation for reliability... and regulatory excellence across multiple transportation modes and government jurisdictions. W.J. Byrnes & Co. holds customhouse broker license number 60 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of Customs, International Air Transport Association certification number 151 for air cargo and passenger services, and Federal Maritime Commission license 635 for water freight forwarding, positioning the company to serve importers, exporters, and logistics partners across air, ocean, and ground transportation channels. The company's leadership has been recognized at the highest levels: a sitting CEO was appointed to the U.S. Export Council by the Secretary of Commerce and maintained consecutive reappointment through 2000, and the company received the prestigious "E" Award for Excellence in Export Service from the President of the United States, along with a special commendation from the State of California for industry leadership and commitment to quality. W.J. Byrnes & Co. demonstrated early adoption of technology and regulatory innovation, becoming one of the first firms approved for direct computer linkage with the U.S. Customs Service in 1983 and later qualifying for Remote Location Filing capabilities. The company expanded its geographic footprint beginning in 1980 with the opening of a Phoenix, Arizona branchthe first expansion since World War IIfollowed by additional offices in Denver, Tucson, Milwaukee, and Portland, enabling broader service delivery across the United States. Through its combination of historical credibility, multi-modal licensing, government recognition, and technological infrastructure, W.J. Byrnes & Co. serves as a trusted partner for ...Read More