Our Founder

• 17+ Years in Logistics & Transportation
• Founder of Multi-Division Logistics & Maritime Operations
• $1,360,000+ Annual Freight Contract Secured (2024)
• HUBZone & 8(a)-Aligned Operations
• U.S.-Based | International Trade Reach
• Maritime S&P & Dry Bulk Focus

Karlos Toomer is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of
Hartford International Logistics & Services, a U.S.-based logistics company providing domestic freight brokerage, last-mile operations, maritime logistics coordination, and international transportation support.

Under his leadership, Hartford operates across cargo van and sprinter fleet coordination, brokered trucking solutions, maritime S&P advisory, and dry bulk logistics support. The company emphasizes regulatory compliance, operational discipline, and structured execution for commercial and government-adjacent clients.

Karlos’ experience bridges traditional freight brokerage with modern logistics technology, integrating data-driven decision-making with real-world maritime and transportation operations.

In addition to land-based freight operations, Karlos is active in:

• Dry Bulk Chartering
• Vessel Sales & Purchase (S&P)
• Maritime Risk & Compliance Awareness
• Port State & Sanctions Considerations
• Global Trade Corridor Intelligence

His maritime focus centers on structured transactions, counterparty risk awareness, and operational readiness in complex regulatory environments.

Karlos operates within frameworks aligned to:

• HUBZone participation
• Regulated shipment handling
• Compliance-focused supply chain structuring

His work emphasizes audit-ready processes, traceable execution, and transparent operational controls.

Current strategic initiatives include:

• Logistics SaaS platform development
• Delivery orchestration systems
• Maritime intelligence infrastructure
• Institutional brokerage modeling

This reflects a shift toward structured logistics infrastructure and technology-enabled execution models.