FlexU
The New Way to Learn About Supply Chain and Logistics
Learn valuable lessons with this curated video curriculum from Flexport experts. All right here.
FlexU Courses
Educate yourself on the big picture, and master details that can help you avoid costly mistakes.
4 Lessons (11 MIN)
NEW! Dangerous Goods 101
Ensure safe shipping with an overview of when and how to declare dangerous goods. Start now to take command of compliance.
3 Lessons (7 MIN)
Airfreight 101
Learn when it’s a competitive advantage to ship via air, how cargo is uniquely loaded on a plane, and options for procuring airfreight rates.
4 Lessons (8 MIN)
Bills of Lading 101
Bills of Lading are one of the most crucial shipping documents used in global trade. Learn about their history and function in the supply chain industry.
3 Lessons (7 MIN)
Cargo Insurance
Learn how cargo insurance can offset loss that general policies can’t. Know the risks, so you can fit policies to your supply chain.
4 Lessons (7 MIN)
Classification 101
Decode the details of classification. Learn what all those digits mean and why they matter for your supply chain.
4 Lessons (8 MIN)
Customs 101
Learn the purpose of customs agencies, how they differ internationally, and where customs regulations fit into the shipment lifecycle.
3 Lessons (6 MIN)
Demand Planning 101
Learn how inventory forecasting can help you balance the cost of maintaining inventory and potentially running out of product.
3 Lessons (5 MIN)
Freight Forwarding 101
Learn the basics of freight forwarding, how it fits into global trade, and why companies choose freight forwarders over handling the logistics themselves.
3 Lessons (7 MIN)
Global Trade Factors 101
Learn the key factors that impact global trade including policy, technology, macroeconomics, and more.
Up-Level Your Supply Chain Expertise
Whether you're new to the industry or expanding on existing knowledge, FlexU will get you up to speed on global trade and better equip you for supply chain management.
Available When You Need It
We know freight never sleeps, and finding time in your schedule can be challenging. With FlexU, you are able to access training content on-demand, anytime, anywhere.
Curated by Trusted Industry Experts
With each FlexU course carefully curated by Flexport’s very own industry experts, you can educate yourself about the world of global trade with confidence.
Popular Course Lessons
2 MIN
Why Use a Freight Forwarder?
Learn why partnering with a freight forwarder to move your cargo will save your business time, money, and energy to delight your customers.
2 MIN
Where's My Stuff?
“Where is my container?” can mean something different depending on who’s asking. In this lesson you’ll discover the varying factors of tracking a shipment.
2 MIN
Larger Transportation World
Similar to how Goldilocks likes her oatmeal just right, there are some shipments that are simply too big or too small for freight forwarders to move. Nonetheless, learn how forwarders still capture 99%+ of the freight market.
4 min
Just a Big Game of Tetris?
You can’t fit everything in a plane. Learn how cargo is loaded and what the limitations are.
3 min
Why Use Airfreight?
Learn why certain industries and market conditions call for shipping via air vs. ocean.
2 MIN
Where Does Customs Fit in the Shipment Journey?
Learn why a good export makes for a good import and successful customs clearance.