u/MionMikanCider

Recently came across the customs broker profession for the first time, and the more I read about it, the more fascinated I am. I’m hoping to get some insight from those of you who have been in the industry for a while, especially anyone with international experience.

A bit about my background: I currently work in a supply chain role within the manufacturing sector. Lately, I’ve been thinking about pivoting more toward the logistics and compliance side of things. a couple of google searches later and the CBL popped up.

I have a deep interest in global trade, specifically the trade lanes between the US and Asia. I’ve actually lived in the Asia-Pacific region before, and my long-term goal is to find a way to return there to live and work.

I’m trying to figure out how a US broker license translates to working abroad. Specifically, are there expat opportunities in Asia? Do US-based companies or multinational freight forwarders hire LCBs to work overseas in places like Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, etc., as consultants or managers overseeing US-bound shipments?

Visa Sponsorship**:** Is this a niche enough skill set that companies are willing to sponsor visas for expats, or do they almost exclusively hire local nationals for regional compliance

Origin-side Management: If you are a US LCB working in Asia, what does your day-to-day look like? Are you mostly focused on trade compliance, supply chain security (like CTPAT), or vendor management?

I would love to hear anyone’s experiences, advice, or reality checks on this matter. If you've managed to successfully take your US compliance background abroad, how did you do it?