Milestones
A family enterprise makes history
Founded in 1945 by A. Lamprecht in Basel, Switzerland, American Lamprecht, Inc., was incorporated as a subsidiary under New York state law in 1968. This family-owned, Swiss company has experienced success due to years of hard work and the tireless commitment of our employees.
Specialists at strategically-located branches in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Greenville-Spartanburg, Miami, Denver, Baltimore, and San Francisco understand today's shipping business. American Lamprecht Transport, Inc. believes in a partnership based on mutual respect between all parties—the cornerstone of a lasting and successful business relationship.
1966
Lamprecht Transport opens a satellite office in New York to manage traffic between the USA and Switzerland.
1968
American Lamprecht Transport Inc, a U.S. Corporation under the laws of the state of New York is born.
1975
The second office of American Lamprecht Transport is opened in Chicago.
1981
American Lamprecht Transport acquires Jean Dill Customs Brokerage and opens the third office.
1998
After 17 years, American Lamprecht Transport opens it’s fourth office in Los Angeles.
2003
The company becomes approved as a CT-PAT certified forwarder.
2005
American Lamprecht Transport opens its 5th branch in Miami.
2010
American Lamprecht Transport opens its 6th branch in Houston.
2014
American Lamprecht Transport acquires Senrac Transportation Services to add to its Houston branch operations.
2016
American Lamprecht Transport merges with Seabridge International Freight, operating as Seabridge-Lamprecht and opens its 7th branch office.
2016
American Lamprecht Transport acquires a significant shareholder position with Amcar Freight and the named is changed to Amcar-Lamprecht, which re-establishes the presence in Miami for American Lamprecht.
2017
American Lamprecht Transport acquires Denver Customs Brokerage in and opens its 8th branch in Denver, Colorado.
2018
American Lamprecht Transport merges with Benchmark Worldwide Transportation — operating as “Benchmark Lamprecht” to add to the Houston branch operations.
2018
American Lamprecht Transport opens its 9th office in San Francisco to give the company presence for the first time in the four corners of the continental United States — including the northern and southern midwestern United States as well.
2018
American Lamprecht Transport celebrates 50 years in business.
2020
Jenny Vargas-Lamprecht takes over the family legacy becoming the 4th generation leading Lamprecht Transport
2022
Lamprecht Transport celebrates 75 years in Business
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