Being family means showing up, taking ownership, and solving problems together. That’s how we run our business—and how we’ll support yours.
From the first shipment on, you’ll have a team that’s in it with you. That’s what partnership means to us.
About Dedola
Meet your expanded logistics department.
Fifty years on, the legacy lives—led by the second generation, powered by the third.
Who is Dedola Global Logistics?
Dedola Global Logistics is a family-run freight forwarder founded in California in 1976, now led by the second generation with the third in the business.
An FMC-licensed NVOCC and NCBFAA member, Dedola moves ocean and air freight from Asia to the US and works as a dedicated logistics department for importers: routing, documentation, customs coordination, and shipment tracking under one team. In 2025, 99.5% of Dedola shipments cleared without a demurrage or detention charge.
Freight Forwarding Services
Door-to-door FCL, LCL, breakbulk, and buyer’s consolidation, Asia to the US and intra-Asia. Sailings watched and rebooked before a roll ever reaches your purchase order.
Ocean Freight
Standard, expedited, consolidated, and charter air for cargo that cannot wait. Documents worked ahead of the deadline, so the fast option stays fast.
Air Freight
Customs and compliance, tariff-code review, cargo insurance, purchase-order management, warehousing, and supply-chain consulting. One team that asks how you trade before telling you how to ship.
Our Mission
We’re on a mission to deliver a logistics experience where every client feels like our only one. We treat each shipment as our top priority—aligning with your unique needs so you can enjoy frictionless shipping and stay focused on growing your business.
One Family, Fifty Years of Freight
Dedola’s story runs from a buyer’s desk in the early 1970s to the third generation in the business today. What carried through is the point of view, not just the name on the door.
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It all began with John Dedola,
It began with John Dedola, a determined young man from Sardinia. At 18, he left the island for America with a few dollars, strong convictions, and a relentless work ethic. He took any job that paid—from selling Italian-language newspapers in Delaware to working department store floors in Michigan—learning fast and moving up.
By the early 1970s, John was married with four young children—the youngest still in diapers—when he was offered a challenge that matched his ambition: join the team managing international buying and shipping for a major U.S. retailer. He moved the family to London and quickly found himself spending more time in the air than at home, traveling across Europe and Asia to establish relationships with vendors and carriers. It was a demanding role—personally and professionally—but it offered a unique vantage point. John saw firsthand how disjointed and opaque international logistics could be, especially for buyers.
It began with John Dedola, a determined young man from Sardinia. At 18, he left the island for America with a few dollars, strong convictions, and a relentless work ethic. He took any job that paid—from selling Italian-language newspapers in Delaware to working department store floors in Michigan—learning fast and moving up.
By the early 1970s, John was married with four young children—the youngest still in diapers—when he was offered a challenge that matched his ambition: join the team managing international buying and shipping for a major U.S. retailer. He moved the family to London and quickly found himself spending more time in the air than at home, traveling across Europe and Asia to establish relationships with vendors and carriers. It was a demanding role—personally and professionally—but it offered a unique vantage point. John saw firsthand how disjointed and opaque international logistics could be, especially for buyers.
At the time, the ocean freight industry was evolving. Containerization was transforming trade, yet smaller importers were often left behind—paying inflated rates or relying on freight forwarders whose income and loyalties lay with the carriers. Around that some period, a new model was quietly gaining ground: the NVOCC. Unlike traditional forwarders, NVOCCs focus was their shipper client. They bought space from carriers, issued their own bills of lading, and were accountable for the cargo from origin to destination.
John immediately saw the opportunity. As a buyer himself, he understood what importers needed—and where the system fell short. In 1976, he brought his family to California and founded Dedola Global Logistics to do things differently: to bring transparency, accountability, and client-focused service to an industry that had long prioritized carriers over customers. The regulations were yet to be written when John charted the course for a journey that started as a one-man-show—a man on a mission.
From the beginning, the business reflected John’s values: hard work, clear communication, and respect for every client. His sons, Marc and Stephen, joined early, helping shape a company built not just to compete—but to care. As we enter our 50th year in business, that spirit is still at the heart of everything we do.
At the time, the ocean freight industry was evolving. Containerization was transforming trade, yet smaller importers were often left behind—paying inflated rates or relying on freight forwarders whose income and loyalties lay with the carriers. Around that same period, a new model was quietly gaining ground: the NVOCC. Unlike traditional forwarders, NVOCCs focus was their shipper client. They bought space from carriers, issued their own bills of lading, and were accountable for the cargo from origin to destination.
John immediately saw the opportunity. As a buyer himself, he understood what importers needed—and where the system fell short. In 1976, he brought his family to California and founded Dedola Global Logistics to do things differently: to bring transparency, accountability, and client-focused service to an industry that had long prioritized carriers over customers. The regulations were yet to be written when John charted the course for a journey that started as a one-man-show—a man on a mission.
From the beginning, the business reflected John’s values: hard work, clear communication, and respect for every client. His sons, Marc and Stephen, joined early, helping shape a company built not just to compete—but to care. As we enter our 50th year in business, that spirit is still at the heart of everything we do.
Our goal is for you to be so confident in our ability to deliver your product that you can devote your energy towards the core aspect of your business.
Meet our team that's our family by birth or choice
Most of us share the same surname or are family by badge. Either way, we are all working together to keep your business moving and deliver the precision you need.
When you choose to work with us, we become your expert logistics department, making shipping simple, transparent, and reliable. What’s more, you become a part of the family too.
Eric Dedola
Director of RevOps
Ryan Dedola
Freight Strategist
Ria Harjani
Accountant and Finance Manager
Chan Chum
Director of Platform Engineering
Marc Dedola
CEO
Stephen Dedola
CIO
Nigel Jesson
Vice President
Corina Meono
Director of Operations
Lisa Zhang
Chief Asia Offices Representative
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Why US Importers Choose Dedola
In 2025, 99.5% of Dedola shipments cleared without a demurrage or detention charge. The number comes from an internal review of 3,500 client shipments, and a shipment counts against us if it carries any charge, whoever caused it.
We hold that rate because these charges are almost always downstream of something catchable earlier: a document filed late, a chassis not booked, a rolled sailing nobody flagged. So we catch those things ahead of the deadline, not after the invoice. It is not perfection. It is reliability you can plan around, and we are glad to walk you through the method.
Clients who know the difference
Dedola is personal and always within reach. You can’t get that anywhere else.
“Before working with Dedola, I felt like a “small fish”, working with a bigger company, and had no visibility into where my cargo was or when it would arrive. Now, with the TRAKITPro portal and the ability to reach a real person whenever I need it, everything is so much easier. The customer service has exceeded my expectations—I get answers right away, which frees up my time and mental energy to focus on growing my business. It’s absolutely worth it.”
Connie Bourgeois, CEO of Conjetta Designs
I feel like I’m the biggest and sometimes the only customer that Dedola has
“We’ve been working with Dedola for five years, and even in our first year, we saw immediate savings in our spending. I can easily check where my containers are, their status, and what’s happening at any time. Dedola is always one step ahead—providing information, sharing updates, and offering helpful suggestions. What stands out most is the automation and the ability to get a clear snapshot of everything just by looking at the TRAKITPro dashboard. Dedola helped Gemini Displays look and act like a much bigger company than we are.”
William Quinn, President of Gemini Displays
Dedola keeps my shipments simple and precise
"For 30 years, Dedola keeps my shipments simple and precise. They help my vendors in Taiwan and they don’t even come to me when they have questions or feedback–they communicate with Dedola and soon the packages arrive. You want to worry about the quality of your product, not about who drives it to the boat."
Jerry Coe, Owner of Coe Studios
Dedola offers the full service we wanted and we’ve worked with them for over 20 years
“We ship from China and we have more than 10 different factories that deliver to Dedola’s warehouse. They consolidate everything and handle any problems on our behalf, notifying us of any delays ahead of time. I don’t need to worry about the shipping. We tell them what we need and they do it.”
Benjamin Lu, Managing Partner at A&C Trade
FAQ
When was Dedola Global Logistics founded?
Dedola Global Logistics was founded in California in 1976 by John Dedola, an import manager who crossed to the forwarding side. The company marks fifty years in business in 2026.
Is Dedola Global Logistics still family-owned?
Yes. Dedola has been family-owned and operated since 1976: the founder’s sons lead the company, and the third generation works in the business.
Who leads Dedola Global Logistics today?
Brothers Marc Dedola (CEO) and Stephen Dedola (CIO) lead the company. The third generation is in the business too: Marc’s sons Eric Dedola (Director of Revenue Operations) and Ryan Dedola (Freight Strategist). Around them is a leadership team that’s been part of the family in everything but name.
Is Dedola a licensed freight forwarder?
Yes. Dedola is an FMC-licensed NVOCC (Org #020963), bonded under #IT1445NVO, and a member of the NCBFAA.
What does "dedicated logistics department" mean?
It means Dedola works as your logistics team without being on your payroll: one group handling routing, bookings, documentation, customs coordination, and tracking, with one rep who knows your account. You keep the buying decisions; we run the freight.
How do I start working with Dedola?
Start with one lane and one shipment. You’ll have a rate, transit plan, and document checklist back within two business days, and after it ships you can set our invoice beside your last one.
