In case you were wondering...relying on Leprechauns for your shipments may not be the best idea! They may disappear before your eyes 💫

That's precisely why you should turn to JW Hampton with 160+ years of experience in logistics!

Customs-Cleared does NOT always mean Released. ❌

Customs-Cleared = CBP has approved the entry.
Released = The cargo is authorized to leave the port.

You can be cleared… and still not be moving.

That difference matters.

160 years later, commitment to adaptation and integrity has been our cornerstone and has gotten us to where we are today. Longevity isn’t luck...it’s truly about evolving without sacrificing quality. Here's to many more years ahead!

Today closes the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. We’re reminded that global trade, transportation, and innovation have been shaped by countless individuals whose contributions built the systems we rely on today.

Progress doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built by people with vision, resilience, and integrity.

We’re grateful to work in an industry shaped by that legacy and committed to carrying it forward with the same steadfast values.

A low volume doesn’t make you invisible. 👀 If your shipments are random or inconsistent, that’s what gets attention. Steady behavior builds trust. Predictability reduces friction. Consistency protects you.

Can you believe that we were founded before Lincoln's second term?! Are you kidding me?

As we honor our rich history on President's Day, we're celebrating 160 years of integrity and the evolution of JW Hampton. We've seen it all... from paper ledgers to digital filings, but we remain committed to navigating ever-changing regulations with unwavering dedication.

Here's to longevity and progress!

Ever wonder why shipments get stuck before customs clears them...

One missing detail pauses everything. Clearance isn’t luck.
It takes thorough preparation.

Have JW Hampton on your side to reduce delays!

JW Hampton is even older than...Kellogg's?! Are you kidding me?! How can this be possible? Well it is. 😱

41 years after JW Hampton was founded, Kellogg's was founded as the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company by John Harvey Kellogg.

JW Hampton is still getting shipments where they need to go and Kellogg's is still creating delicious food products. We're each doing what we do best this many years later. 👏

Can you believe JW Hampton is older than the Super Bowl? Are you kidding me?!

We were getting your shipments from point A to B way before America was consuming the estimated 1.48 billion wings that will be eaten tonight!

Welcome to Draft Night...

Where ports pick the players who might move your freight.

Port of Los Angeles is on the clock first...

Tune in to see their picks!

Country of origin changes everything.
It directly impacts duties and compliance.

Depending on the country listed duties can range from 0 percent to nearly 50 percent.

Get it wrong and you risk compliance issues or a Customs exam.
Get it right and you avoid unnecessary questions, delays, and costs.

Country of origin matters more than ever.

Before planes. Before jets. Before “air freight.”

Your shipment had two options: horse or faster horse.

JW Hampton has been moving freight since 1865, 38 years before the Wright brothers! ✈️

Thomas Edison patented the light bulb in 1879.
His key patent followed on January 27, 1880.

Meanwhile… JW Hampton was already in business.
Nearly 15 years older than the light bulb. 💡

Still feeling in the dark about your shipment status?
It’s time to work with a Customs Broker that believes clarity, communication, and experience matter!

“Ocean is always cheaper”
“Production is almost done”

Those assumptions ignore fees, delays, and the fine print that shows up after the quote.

We’re breaking down the beliefs that quietly impact timelines, costs, and planning, so you’re not surprised at the end. 👌

Did Bobby win big on Global Trade Jeopardy? Tune in to find out!

On paper, everything lines up.
In real life, containers get misplaced and exams happen.

Numbers tell you where freight should be.
Experience tells you what’s actually coming next.

160 years taught us that the docs aren’t the finish line. 👌

The fastest way to trigger an audit?
Assume you’ll never get one. 👀


Regulations change. Harmonized codes expire. New ones appear.
What cleared last week might get rejected this week.
Compliance isn’t easy, but paying penalties is a whole lot harder. 💰

AI can predict arrivals, but it can’t predict real-world chaos.

That’s why even in a tech-driven world, judgment still clears the freight.

Hampton Intelligence (HI) > Artificial Intelligence (AI) everyday! 😉

Balancing priorities, one delivery at a time!

Baby Mike and Bobby try really hard to fit in shipments between snack breaks and nap time. 😂

Are you kidding me? 😀

Did you know that Korbel champagne was founded in 1882... that is 17 years after JW Hampton was founded.

We also have a few years on Dom Perignon, which launched in 1936.

We will admit that champagne itself is much older than us though! 😉

Hope you enjoyed a toast to 2026! Happy New Year and blessings for the year ahead from your friends at JW Hampton.