Air Freight
Automate air freight for even faster transit when speed matters more than cost.
The most automated and reliable ocean forwarder
Flexport's AI-powered platform takes over the slowest, costliest parts of ocean freight, so you can move more cargo, save money, and always know where your goods are.
Save up to 10% on ocean freight costs with our AI-powered technology
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The ontology for global logistics that tracks how freight moves around the world. Look at port-to-port pairings, assess disruptions, and get real-time schedules.
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Automation that lowers cost and delays
Ready to scale
From your first LCL shipment to thousands of containers a year, Flexport scales with you. We're a top five ocean forwarder by volume on the world's largest trade lane, and the only top-100 forwarder born after the web browser.
The leader in ocean visibility
Our AI tracks every container in real time and flags delays, rollovers, and exceptions early enough for you to act. You get the clearest view in ocean freight, plus the lead time to reroute, replan, and keep cargo moving.
AI-powered cost savings
Flexport's AI does the manual work saving you time and money. It scans consolidation opportunities, flags avoidable charges, and optimizes routing on every shipment, so companies save up to 10% on ocean freight costs.
Measurable gains from AI-driven forwarding
10%: Reduction in ocean freight spend experienced by users of Flexport's AI-powered freight consolidations.
95%: On-time delivery for global mile shipments
135 : Countries we import and export from covering 97% of global GDP
A carrier network as vast as the ocean
Our carrier relationships get you faster access to space and sailings, plus the right balance of cost, speed, and reliability for every lane.
Your end-to-end ocean freight command center
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The Flexport Platform surfaces the updates that matter so you never miss a step, and lets you book, track, and manage every ocean shipment in one place. A customizable analytics hub gives you one view of your supply chain. Track active shipments, purchase orders, exceptions, declarations, 90-day trends, and container utilization: all in a single pane of glass.
An ocean program that scales with your business
From less-than-container load and buyer's consolidation to booking and order management, every piece of your shipment lives on one platform.
Full container load (FCL)
One shipment fills an entire container — 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.
Buyer's consolidation (BC)
Combine cargo from multiple suppliers or orders into one container to reduce costs and simplify shipping.
Order management (OM)
End-to-end handling of customer orders, from entry to delivery, for a streamlined, hands-off experience.
The world's most important brands trust Flexport
Frequently asked questions
What is Flexport Ocean Freight?
Flexport Ocean Freight is a global shipping solution that helps businesses move ocean cargo efficiently across international trade lanes. It combines ocean carrier partnerships, real-time tracking, and digital logistics tools in one platform.
What types of containers or shipments does Flexport support?
Flexport supports Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) ocean shipments, so you can match capacity to cargo size. You can choose the option that best fits your cargo size, budget, and timeline, and switch between them shipment to shipment.
How does Flexport provide visibility into my ocean shipments?
All ocean shipments are visible through the Flexport Platform, which offers end-to-end tracking, milestone updates, and data on estimated times of arrival, documents, and customs status.
What are Flexport's main trade lanes and service coverage?
Flexport offers coverage on major global trade routes, including Trans-Pacific, Trans-Atlantic, Asia–Europe, and intra-Asia lanes. Specific routes and schedules can be viewed within the Flexport Platform.
How much does Flexport Ocean Freight cost?
You can talk to our team of logistics experts for quotes and personalized service. Contact us today.
Pair ocean freight with the rest of your supply chain
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