OCEAN FREIGHT
You fill the container.
We fill in the rest.
With Flexport, all the ocean freight boxes are checked. Container location and contents, milestones, and exceptions. It's all on the Flexport Platform for higher levels of reliability and available ocean space.
Tailored expertise
Leverage customized and guided solutions from industry experts to optimize for your specific needs. Whether they be timing, routing, or commodity, find the right balance between speed and cost with easy-to-compare services to meet your cargo needs.
End-to-end supply chain management
Get track-and-trace visibility and automated milestone updates, down to the SKU level. Protect your supply chain—and your sanity—with exception management backed by your Flexport team. If ocean freight cargo rolls or sailings change, you’ll know in real time.
Data that almost goes overboard
Make decisions and run your business with the most comprehensive data on the market. Examine transit times and landed costs. Master container utilization to ship more for less. Make supply chain data your competitive advantage.
Flexport ocean freight customers
TEUs shipped by Flexport in 2023 alone
Port pairs around the world
A carrier network as vast as the ocean
At Flexport, our carrier relationships result in faster access to available space, sailings, and ways for you to find the ideal blend of cost and transit time.
TRANSIT TIMES
Reliable transit times for better planning
Plan your supply chain with confidence using Flexport's estimated transit times, determined using machine learning models for greater reliability and accuracy. View carrier-provided transit times alongside Flexport's transit estimates to make informed decisions.
SHARPER FORESIGHT
Predictability for smoother sailings
Forecast with greater precision. Industry-leading carrier integrations mean Flexport can provide faster pricing turnarounds and Shipping Order (SO) releases, along with predictive transit times.
SERVICE OFFERINGS MADE JUST FOR YOU
More service levels for more control
Strike the balance between speed and cost that’s right for your business. Choose from multiple ocean freight shipping options, including guaranteed services, to dial into a decision based on your inventory needs.
YOUR ALL-IN-ONE PARTNER
An entire sea of ocean freight software and services all in one place
We’re a one-stop shop for all your shipment needs. From Less Than Container (LCL) and Buyer’s Consolidation to Booking Management and Order Management, we can connect all your shipment pieces together on one dedicated platform. Your supply chain deserves more than the chaos of disconnected systems.
Navigating the changing ocean market
Flexport ocean freight in action
In a notoriously unpredictable ocean market, Flexport Ocean Freight offers a winning combination of best-in-class technology, tailored guidance from industry experts, and an extensive carrier network for on-time deliveries and leading ocean container rates. With real-time data and an experienced team by your side, you can react to any supply chain challenge with confidence.
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