More Services, New Office

Expanded export capabilities include additional training and management services to assure compliance with US Department of State and Commerce export control regulations. We have also increased our capacity for processing product classifications with the Department of Commerce, and with the development and processing of Department of State Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA) and other export documentation such as the more common Commerce and State Export licenses.

 

North Carolina Office

Continuing its drive to provide the most comprehensive customs brokerage and support services to customers in the region, Allegheny Brokerage Company opened an office in High Point, NC. We will work with AMPAC Forwarding to provide "beginning to end" import and export service to the Triad area. This partnership will enable the furniture industry in the region to achieve their international trade goals more cost effectively.

 

Serving SW Virginia and Eastern Tennessee

Allegheny Brokerage Company, Inc. maintains an office located conveniently at the Tri-Cities Airport serving Bristol TN/VA, Johnson City, Kingsport and the surrounding region of East Tennessee and far Southwest Virginia. This office is located adjacent to the US Customs Port 2027 offices at the Tri-Cities Air Cargo Center.

 

C-TPAT Certified

Allegheny Brokerage Company is certified under the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (C-TPAT). This is an initiative between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and businesses to build cooperative relationships that strengthen overall supply chain and border security. C-TPAT recognizes that Customs can provide the highest level of security only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners of the supply chain: brokers, importers, carriers, warehouse operators and manufacturers.

 

First In Southwest Virginia

Allegheny Brokerage Company is the first locally owned and operated customhouse broker and freight forwarder serving the New River Valley and Roanoke regions. Allegheny Brokerage Company is conveniently located at the New River Valley International Airport, Dublin VA in Pulaski County adjacent to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office.

Allegheny Brokerage Company offers companies within the Southwest Virginia and Northeastern Tennessee regions all the capabilities of a large coastal broker, including state-of-the-art systems, remote filing capabilities and forwarders' tracking systems. Allegheny also offers one distinct advantage: we are an independent broker located near our customers. We understand your product, your business and your schedule, and offer hands-on customer service unavailable from a distant office. As an independent broker, we have the flexibility to find the best mix of resources for clearing your imported and exported products.

For your convenience, we have compiled links to several other useful web sites, including the Journal of Commerce Online, which provides news updates for our industry.

 

VALET Program Partner

Allegheny Brokerage Company is proud to have been selected as a Program Partner in the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The program, offered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, will provide capital, expert guidance and concrete solutions for businesses committed to expanding into international markets. The Program Partners represent an impressive team of experienced international service providers who have committed to help these companies with their international goals.

 

Leadership

Jim Loux is the Founder and President of Allegheny Brokerage Company, Inc. His professional background comprises 30 years in contract and export administration and management for multinational corporations. Jim's experience in international business management and strategic planning are the foundation for the professional services offered by Allegheny Brokerage Company, Inc. His special expertise includes:

• Export compliance for defense and commercial products.

• Contract negotiation, both domestic and international

• Cradle to grave management of international and domestic contracts

Combining a comprehensive understanding of business systems with his hands-on experience in exporting, Jim offers expert services to companies exporting and importing through U.S. Customs. His enthusiasm and empathy for business cultures and environments outside the United States is an asset as he provides guidance to companies looking to do business with or in other countries.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and has had additional professional training in imports, exports and letters of credit, contract administration management and negotiation techniques. He served on the New River Valley Foreign Trade Zone Advisory Committee and is currently a Director for the Blue Ridge International Trade Network.

Allegheny Brokerage Company, Inc. is a Member of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America and holds corporate Customhouse Broker license #20849.

We are also licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission as an OTI, or Ocean Transportation Intermediary, license # 17307F.

 

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New River Valley, Virginia

Tri-Cities Area, Tennessee and Virginia

Triad, North Carolina