Ocean

Ocean
What We Do

What We Do

Expeditors provides flexible and integrated ocean freight services to create the most highly adaptable, reliable, and customizable solutions in the industry.

Our approach starts with having the most experienced and dedicated ocean management team, positioned globally to provide skilled and local expertise in all major trade lanes, and backed by one common systems platform. Highly respected and trusted by our service providers, our preferred status with core carriers is coupled with the right people, capacity and pricing to successfully execute on our customers’ needs while providing superior customer service.

Core & Value-Added Services

Our service offerings include:

  • Full Container Load (FCL) services - Standard and Express
  • Less-than Container Load (LCL) services - Standard, Express, and Express Platinum
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Consolidation Services (Assembly, Multi-Country Consolidation, Trans-load, and other services)
  • Delivery Management

Our Ocean Services are highly integrated with Expeditors’ services: Project and Energy Services, Carrier Allocation, Order Management, Sea+Air, Customs Brokerage, Warehousing and Distribution, Risk Management and Insurance

Core & Value-Added Services

Our Services in Action

Healthcare
Retail & Fashion
Automotive & Mobility
Healthcare

Temperature Controlled Technology

We understand the critical nature of biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device cargo. Our attention to detail, culture of customer service and sense of urgency are the key components to executing our customers' temperature controlled supply chain requirements.

Expeditors Temperature Controlled Program is supported by technology and a qualified process that ensures all shipments are processed in a globally reproducible, repeatable, and measurable manner.

Upcoming in the Industry
Retail & Fashion

Processed Solutions

The retail and fashion industry thrives on speed and efficiency. Expeditors' ocean freight solutions are designed to navigate the complexities of international trade and help you stay ahead of the curve.

Leveraging our global network and advanced technologies, we tailor retail logistics solutions to optimize inventory, shorten lead times, and reduce shipping costs.

Aftermarket Replenishment
Automotive & Mobility

Rapid Technological Advancement

The rise of autonomous, connected, electric, and shared driving technologies necessitates a more agile and responsive supply chain.

Successfully navigating the automotive and mobility landscape demands a robust logistics strategy that leverages technology, embraces agile practices, and incorporates a deep understanding of the industry.

Automotive & Mobility
Our Carrier Partners

Our Carrier Partners

Expeditors is proud to establish strategic partnerships with steamship lines in order to provide flexibility to our customers.

We have multiple service contracts with ocean carriers to ensure global coverage, capacity, and competitive rates.

Sea+Air / Air+Sea

Inbound to Manufacturing Solutions

Our Sea+Air shipping services for savings over straight airfreight shipments, all while maintaining reasonable transit times. Combining Sea+Air shipping service can also help you gain better transit and performance times, simplify shipment documentation, and gain visibility over global tracking and reporting.

Sea+Air / Air+Sea
Contact Our Ocean Team

Contact Our Ocean Team

Our wide range of ocean services coupled with our global, regional, and local expertise, enable us to service our customers no matter what industry they are in.