By Eric Johnson | Saturday, August 22, 2015 Iconic Baltimore customs broker and logistics services company Shapiro turns 100. There’s a trite old saying that the first generation business owner builds the company, the second generation makes it a success, and the third generation destroys it.  As with most trite old sayings, there are bound […]

By Chris Gillis |Saturday, August 22, 2015 There’s been a lot of attention in the news these days about how large logistics services providers are buying up similarly large to midsized counterparts to add to their portfolios. Check out the link below for the full article! Read the full story on American Shipper >>

Shapiro’s Educational Committee announced the winner of their annual student scholarship program. The scholarship, open to all Shapiro employees’ children, is granted after a rigorous evaluation process comprised of academic achievement records, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement and an essay from each candidate. The winner, Brian Baker, received a $2,000 scholarship for his […]

Shapiro, a leader in global transportation and regulatory compliance, celebrated its 100th year of serving the logistics community with customers, vendors, employees, and family and friends by hosting a series of events including an evening gala at the Baltimore Museum of Industry; a tour of their new Baltimore headquarters in Locust Point; a Logistics & Supply Chain panel; […]

The company’s Aug. 12-13 “celebration of 100 years of innovation, heart, results and fun” is to include tours of the firm’s new headquarters, an evening event at the Baltimore Museum of Industry and a logistics and supply chain panel discussion featuring more than a dozen industry experts, concluding with the Propeller Club of Baltimore’s annual crab feast.

Shapiro, a 99-year-old global transportation and regulatory compliance provider, is proud to welcome back, after a 20-year hiatus, Deborah Sadler to the Director of Compliance role at its headquarters in Baltimore, MD. “Debbie comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in both import and export regulations; a determined eye on ensuring processes are as efficient as […]

Shapiro, a Baltimore headquartered 99-year-old Customhouse broker and international freight forwarder, recently selected WhyHunger as this year’s recipient of its annual holiday endowment.  WhyHunger works to support community-based grassroots organizations to end poverty and hunger by providing universal access to nutritious and affordable food.  Founded in 1975, WhyHunger has grown from a simple commitment between […]

Shapiro, a Baltimore-based 99-year old Customhouse broker and freight forwarder, has been named one of Baltimore’s best places to work for the fourth year in a row by the Baltimore Sun.  Firms were nominated and then evaluated using confidential surveys conducted by Workplace Dynamics, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement, which […]

Shapiro, a 99-year-old logistics leader, will be represented by Jane Taeger, Director of Compliance, at the Textile Bag & Packaging Association’s Annual Fall Meeting in New York City to discuss the latest trends in regulatory compliance and global logistics Shapiro, a 99-year-old leader in regulatory compliance and global transportation, will be the featured speaker at […]

Shapiro, a 99-year-old supply chain logistics leader, awarded Jasmine Gibson and Emily Reesey scholarships sponsored by Shapiro’s Educational Scholarship Committee The Shapiro Educational Committee announced the first winners of an annual student scholarship program. The scholarship, open to all Shapiro employee’s children, involved a rigorous evaluation process comprised of academic achievement records, letters of recommendation, […]

Shapiro, a 99-year-old logistics leader, announced the promotion of Brunella Reid to Director, Marketing & Business Development, and Marina Tasiopoulos to Director, Branch Operations. In a strategic move to round out and expand the executive leadership team, Shapiro, a 99-year-old global transportation and regulatory compliance provider, announced the promotions of Brunella Reid and Marina Tasiopoulos from senior to executive […]

Shapiro, celebrating its 99th year in business, will host a half-day seminar for importers titled “Essentials of Customs Valuation,” followed by the Propeller Club’s Annual Crab Feast Shapiro, the 99-year-old leader in global transportation and regulatory compliance, will present a seminar for importers titled “The Essentials of Customs Valuation” on August 14, 2014, at the […]

Shapiro, a 98-year-old logistics leader, congratulates its long-term customer, Feld Entertainment®, for its expansion into a 250,000-square-foot facility near the Port of Baltimore. Shapiro, a 98-year-old leader in global transportation and regulatory compliance, proudly congratulates its long-term customer, Feld Entertainment®, for consolidating two smaller Howard County operation centers and signing a 10-year lease to a […]

Shapiro, a 98-year-old global transportation and regulatory compliance leader, recently announced the promotion of Garrett Frankford from Import Manager to Branch Manager of its Philadelphia, PA office.

Shapiro, a 98-year-old logistics leader, announces the promotion of Matthew Kobussen to Director of Global Logistics and Angela Czajkowski to Director of Supply Chain In a strategic move to expand its leadership team, Shapiro, a 98-year-old global transportation and regulatory compliance provider, announced the promotions of Matthew Kobussen and Angela Czajkowski from managerial to directorial […]

Shapiro, a 98-year-old logistics leader, will be represented by Jeff Knapp at the Coverings 2014 Tile + Stone Showcase as a speaker for the “Crystal Ball Look at Future Transportation Issues” seminar on April 28, 2014, in Las Vegas Shapiro, a 98-year-old leader in regulatory compliance and global transportation, will be represented by Atlanta-based Jeff […]

Shapiro, a 98-year-old logistics leader, congratulates its long-term customer, Tamarian Carpets, for its recent designation as a “Commercially Important Person” (CIP) by the Nepalese Government as the largest exporter of woolen rugs in the region Shapiro, a 98-year-old leader in global transportation and regulatory compliance, congratulates one of its long-term customers, Tamarian Carpets, for being […]

Shapiro, a 98-year-old logistics leader, hosted members of the Azerbaijan State Customs Committee in its Baltimore headquarters to share information and best practices on the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. Shapiro, a Baltimore-based 98-year old Customhouse broker and international freight forwarder, was invited by the U.S. State Department to meet with Azerbaijani State Customs […]

Shapiro, a 98-year-old logistics provider supports Teach For America • Baltimore in its efforts to provide quality education in low-income communities. Shapiro, a Baltimore headquartered 98-year old Customhouse broker and international freight forwarder, recently selected Teach For America • Baltimore as the recipient of its annual holiday charity program.  Donations were made on a per-card […]

The Baltimore Sun lists Samuel Shapiro & Company, Inc., a 98-year old logistics and supply chain management provider, as one of the top places to work in Baltimore, Maryland Samuel Shapiro & Company, Inc., a Baltimore-based 98-year old Customhouse broker and freight forwarder, has been named one of Baltimore’s best places to work for the […]