About Padilla Maritime Consulting
Padilla Maritime Consulting empowers businesses to succeed in a dynamic global market. From our base in Long Beach, California, we tackle complex challenges—such as detention, demurrage, frequency of exams, and agricultural and security compliance—with innovative solutions, freeing you to focus on growth.
Meet Our Founder
Gabe Padilla brings 23 years of federal government experience to Padilla Maritime Consulting, with a distinguished career at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Specializing in agriculture, Gabe excels at resolving detention and demurrage disputes and guiding customers through security, trade, and phytosanitary import/export compliance. His deep expertise ensures innovative, practical solutions that drive your success.
Why Choose Us?
- Unmatched Expertise: Decades of experience in FMC, CBP, and USDA regulations, with a focus on agriculture and maritime challenges.
- Creative Solutions: We deliver innovative, actionable advice precisely tailored to your needs, built upon proven best practices, a deep understanding of what drives success, and access to ocean transportation networks that provide effective transportation solutions.
- Client-First Approach: We prioritize your goals, delivering results that save time and boost profitability.
- Proven Impact: Gabe has recovered millions of dollars for clients by addressing improperly charged fees and provided solutions to prevent unnecessary cargo detention at ports nationwide.
Ready to navigate your maritime challenges with confidence? Explore our services and see how we can help.
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