Ocean Freight Solutions for International Cargo
We help you plan ocean shipments around your cargo, origin, destination, container requirements and requested schedule. From port routing to inland transportation requirements, we coordinate the details needed to move qualifying international freight.
Plan Your International Shipment
Ocean freight can be an effective transportation option for containerized cargo and international shipments where your route and schedule allow for movement by sea.
We review your cargo details, shipping origin, destination, container requirements and requested transportation schedule before confirming available options.
For international movements, accurate documentation and clear origin and destination requirements are important parts of shipment planning.
Ocean Freight May Be Suitable When:
Ocean Shipping Options
The appropriate shipping arrangement depends on your cargo volume, route, equipment requirements and available service.
Full Container Load
For qualifying shipments requiring dedicated container space, we can review full-container transportation options based on your cargo and route.
Less Than Container Load
When your cargo does not require an entire container, we can review consolidated ocean freight options where available for the requested route.
Port & Inland Coordination
Where applicable, we can review transportation requirements between the shipment origin, port and final destination as part of the overall freight plan.
What We Need for Your Ocean Freight Quote
Send us accurate shipment details so we can review your cargo, routing and container requirements.
Origin & Destination
Provide the cargo origin, destination and requested port information when known.
Commodity
Tell us exactly what you're shipping and identify any cargo requiring special handling.
Cargo Quantity
Provide the number of pallets, cartons, crates or other handling units included in your shipment.
Weight & Dimensions
Give us accurate cargo weight and dimensions so we can review space and equipment requirements.
Container Requirements
Tell us your requested container type or let us review the cargo information to determine what should be considered.
Ready Date
Provide the date your cargo will be packaged, documented and ready for transportation.
From Origin to Destination
International freight can involve several transportation stages. We review the requirements that apply to your shipment.
Origin Transportation
Where required, we review pickup and inland transportation requirements for moving cargo toward the appropriate port.
Ocean Transportation
We review the requested trade route, cargo requirements and available ocean transportation options for the shipment.
Destination Planning
Tell us whether your requirements extend beyond the destination port so the appropriate inland transportation needs can be reviewed.
How We Handle Your Ocean Freight Request
We start with your cargo and route information before coordinating the transportation requirements.
Send Your Details
Give us your cargo, origin, destination, dimensions, weight and ready date.
We Review
We review routing, container requirements and available transportation options.
Confirm & Coordinate
Once the transportation plan is agreed, the applicable shipment arrangements can proceed.
Follow Your Shipment
Use your shipment number to view available status information and shipment history.
Prepare Your International Cargo
Good preparation helps reduce avoidable issues during international transportation.
Cargo Preparation
Make sure your freight is properly prepared before the scheduled transportation begins.
- Use appropriate export-ready packaging.
- Secure palletized or crated cargo where applicable.
- Confirm piece and package counts.
- Provide accurate weights and dimensions.
- Identify special handling requirements.
- Provide container loading requirements where applicable.
Documentation
Document requirements depend on the commodity, countries involved and applicable transportation or regulatory requirements.
- Shipper and consignee information
- Commercial invoice where applicable
- Packing information
- Accurate commodity description
- Origin and destination information
- Other shipment-specific documents where required
Manage Your Shipment
Use our shipping tools to send your requirements and follow your freight.
Request a Quote
Send us your cargo details, route and container requirements.
Get an Ocean Freight Quote →Transit Information
Submit your origin and destination information for transportation planning.
Check Transit Information →Shipment Tracking
Enter your shipment number to view available shipment updates.
Track Your Shipment →Planning an Ocean Shipment?
Send us your cargo details, origin, destination, weight, dimensions, ready date and container requirements, and we'll review your transportation needs.