OCEAN FREIGHT
The Most Automated and Reliable
Ocean Freight Forwarder, Powered by AI
Flexport's AI-powered platform automates the costliest, most time-consuming parts of ocean freight forwarding - reducing spend while giving you SKU-level visibility, real-time container tracking, predictive ETAs, algorithmic routing, and live capacity monitoring across every trade lane.
Ready to Scale
Flexport is built for ocean freight shippers of every size, from small e-commerce merchants to the largest BCOs managing carrier direct contracts. By volume, we rank among the top 5 ocean freight forwarders on the world's largest trade lane, and we're the only top-100 forwarder founded in the digital age.
The Pioneers in Ocean Visibility
Flexport pioneered live container tracking over a decade ago, and we've continued to lead. Today, our AI-powered platform delivers SKU-level visibility and intelligent shipment search across your entire portfolio, including shipments with other forwarders and direct carrier contracts.
AI-Powered Cost Savings
We deploy advanced logistics AI to eliminate costly manual work from ocean freight forwarding. Our machine learning algorithms continuously scan for available capacity at the lowest cost within your required transit times, and when exceptions arise, our experienced operations team steps in to keep your cargo moving, no matter what.
Reduction in ocean freight spend experienced by users of Flexport's AI-powered freight consolidations
Improvement in on-time performance versus industry average thanks to our machine learning based planning system
Reduction in detention and demurrage charges as a result of our AI-driven container monitoring and drayage execution system
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.
Flexport Platform
Your end-to-end ocean freight command center
The New Flexport Platform surfaces the most critical updates so you never miss a step. Locate shipments with ease to find the details you need in an instant. With a robust, customizable analytics hub to monitor your supply chain in a single pane of glass where you can surface active shipments, purchase orders, exceptions, declarations, show 90-day trends, container utilization and more.
Ocean 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.
What ocean freight services are available
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.
Full container load (FCL): A shipping option where one shipment fills an entire container, providing dedicated space, better security, and faster handling.
Less than container load (LCL): A cost-effective option where smaller shipments share container space, with costs based on volume or weight.
Buyers consolidation (BC): A logistics solution that combines cargo from multiple suppliers or orders into one container to reduce costs and simplify shipping.
Order management (OM): The end-to-end process of handling customer orders, from entry to delivery, for a streamlined, hands-off experience.
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
Reliable and cost-effective ocean shipping powered by AI
Flexport Ocean Freight delivers reliable, on-time shipping and competitive rates across 16 trade lanes — even in unpredictable market conditions. Our AI-powered Fulfillment Management and routing automation tools balance cost, transit time, and your business preferences to reduce manual work and sharpen decision-making at every step.
Workflow Management within the Flexport Forwarding App (FFA)
Streamlining freight operations with Workflow Management
Our Workflow Management tool streamlines freight operations by centralizing carrier bookings, customs, documentation, and multimodal coordination, while AI-driven automation eliminates repetitive tasks. By automating 50% of work items, we free our operations team to focus on what matters most: quality assurance and exceptional client care.
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