Top Ocean Freight Service Companies

Q: What does an ocean freight company do?

An ocean freight company books cargo space on vessels, issues bills of lading, coordinates trucking to and from ports, and handles export and import paperwork including customs clearance. Many also offer cargo insurance, consolidation and warehousing at origin or destination.

Q: How are ocean freight rates calculated?

Full containers are priced per box and LCL by volume or weight, plus fuel and seasonal surcharges, terminal handling and documentation fees. Most providers listed here have no stated minimum or start at $1,000, while contract logistics programs start at $10,000 or $250,000.

Q: What is the difference between ocean freight and air freight?

Ocean freight costs far less per kilogram and suits heavy or bulky goods and regular replenishment, but transit is longer and more exposed to port congestion. Air freight suits urgent, high-value or perishable shipments. Many forwarders offer both and split orders between modes.

Q: Should you ship FCL or LCL?

Book FCL when your cargo fills most of a container or is fragile, since the box is sealed at origin and opened only at destination. LCL suits smaller loads, but goods are handled at consolidation and deconsolidation warehouses, which adds handling fees and time.

Q: Which industries use ocean freight services?

Supply chain and logistics firms make up the largest client group of the listed providers, followed by medical, food and beverage, manufacturing, retail and consumer products companies. Business services firms appear too, often importing equipment and supplies.

Q: Where are ocean freight forwarders on Edverise located?

Listed providers are concentrated in Dubai, Mississauga, Houston, Miami and Shanghai. Office location matters less than agent coverage at your origin and destination ports, so ask who handles cargo at each end.

Ocean freight services move containerized and breakbulk cargo between ports and, through partners, to the door. Providers book space with carriers for full container loads (FCL) or consolidate smaller shipments into shared boxes (LCL), issue the bill of lading, arrange origin pickup and destination drayage, and coordinate customs filings. Importers and exporters hire them to land inventory at a predictable landed cost.

Compare providers by the trade lanes they already ship, not only their headquarters. Check whether a firm acts as an NVOCC with its own house bills of lading or as a forwarder buying from one, and how it reports container milestones.

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List of the Best Ocean Freight Services Agencies

DNA Supply Chain Solutions
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DNA Supply Chain Solutions, operating as Amber Worldwide Logistics, specializes in ocean freight transportation. Every day, we facilitate the movement of goods to and from major cities around the globe, collaborating with our international partners, shipping lines, and other consolidators. We provid
Highlights
250-999
Employees
Miami, Florida, Us
Services Provided
69% Ocean Freight Services
16% Cargo Transportation Services
15% Logistics Services
AI Summary
“DNA Supply Chain Solutions, operating as Amber Worldwide Logistics, offers comprehensive ocean freight services worldwide, handling diverse cargo types with flexible, door-to-door transportation solutions.”
G8toUS express
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Introducing G8toUS Express: your reliable choice for innovative logistics solutions. Established in 2024 and built on a decade of industry experience, we blend a modern approach with timeless wisdom. At G8toUS Express, we believe that reliability goes beyond punctuality; it encompasses care, connect
Highlights
$1,000+
Min Project Size
$25-49/hr
Avg Hourly Rate
2-9
Employees
Irvine, California, Us
Services Provided
60% Ocean Freight Services
40% Logistics Services
AI Summary
“G8toUS Express delivers innovative, reliable logistics solutions with a human-centered approach, combining technology and experience to ensure personalized, trustworthy shipping services since 2024.”
CMA CGM Log
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In April 2019, CEVA was bought by CMA CGM, a prominent global shipping company, to create a strategic alliance focused on providing comprehensive logistics solutions for their customers. Concurrently, on October 1, 2019, CMA CGM Log, the previous logistics division of the CMA CGM Group, merged with
Highlights
50-249
Employees
Marseille, Fr
Services Provided
59% Ocean Freight Services
21% Freight Forwarding
20% Logistics Services
AI Summary
“CMA CGM Log merged with CEVA Logistics post-acquisition to strengthen global logistics, ocean freight, and supply chain services, operating in 160 countries with over 58,000 employees.”
Car Shipping Hawaii
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Car Shipping Hawaii is the leading island-based vehicle logistics provider that specializes in efficient transport between the U.S. Mainland and the Hawaiian Islands. Unlike national "load board" brokers who rely on unverified carriers, we embrace "Professional Aloha," merging advanced logistics tec
Highlights
$1,000+
Min Project Size
2-9
Employees
Miami, Florida, Us
Services Provided
60% Auto Transport Services
40% Ocean Freight Services
AI Summary
“Car Shipping Hawaii specializes in secure, efficient vehicle transport between the U.S. Mainland and Hawaiian Islands, leveraging exclusive partnerships and advanced logistics for reliable service.”
Dedola Global Logistics
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Many importers consider delays, unexpected fees, and last-minute issues as just part of the business. However, with 50 years of practical experience, we understand that these challenges can be avoided. At Dedola, we enhance your supply chain by proactively addressing potential problems. Through effe
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10-49
Employees
South San Francisco, California, Us
Services Provided
39% Ocean Freight Services
30% Air Freight Services
20% Cargo Transportation Services
11% Logistics Services
AI Summary
“Dedola Global Logistics leverages 50 years of experience to provide comprehensive freight management, coordinating multi-modal transport with proactive planning and real-time communication to ensure seamless supply chains.”
Kuehne + Nagel Pty Ltd
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The Kuehne + Nagel Group ranks among the top logistics firms globally, with a robust presence in sea freight, air freight, contract logistics, and overland services. The company emphasizes high value-added areas, particularly in IT-driven integrated logistics solutions. It employs more than 82,000 s
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10000+
Employees
Alexandria, New South Wales, Au
Services Provided
35% Ocean Freight Services
25% Air Freight Services
20% Logistics Services
20% Overland Services
AI Summary
“Kuehne + Nagel is a leading global logistics provider offering sea, air, contract, and overland freight services, specializing in IT-driven integrated logistics with a workforce of over 82,000 across 100 countries.”
Integrated Global Logistics
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Integrated Global Logistics is a licensed NVOCC and international freight forwarder that specializes in refrigerated shipments, ocean freight, and inland trucking solutions. The company aids exporters, importers, and distributors by providing organized logistics services for global trade routes. The
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$10,000+
Min Project Size
$50-99/hr
Avg Hourly Rate
50-249
Employees
Services Provided
39% Trucking Services
30% Ocean Freight Services
20% Logistics Services
11% Customs Clearance Services
AI Summary
“Integrated Global Logistics offers comprehensive refrigerated, ocean, and inland freight forwarding with compliance-focused, reliable solutions for exporters and importers across global trade networks.”
Kintetsu World Express, Inc.
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As a premier provider of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Customs Brokerage, Surface Logistics, and Distribution (3PL) services, KWE is dedicated to transporting your cargo to markets worldwide. With terminals and offices in nearly every major city across the country, we rank among the top ten Internatio
Highlights
10000+
Employees
Minato City, Tokyo, Jp
Services Provided
30% Air Freight Services
30% Ocean Freight Services
40% Logistics Services
AI Summary
“Kintetsu World Express is a top international freight forwarder offering air, ocean, customs, surface logistics, and distribution services globally, ensuring competitive, high-quality supply chain solutions.”
UKR SHIPPING LLC
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Ukr Trading FZ LLC was established in 2019, drawing on over two decades of expertise in import, export, and international shipping services. Having been active in the Middle East market since 2000, we have built a strong reputation with our partners. OUR MISSION
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$1,000+
Min Project Size
< $25/hr
Avg Hourly Rate
10-49
Employees
Dubai, Dubayy, Ae
Services Provided
69% Freight Forwarding
20% Ocean Freight Services
11% Air Freight Services
AI Summary
“UKR SHIPPING LLC, established in 2019 with over 20 years' experience, specializes in import, export, and international shipping, maintaining strong Middle East market partnerships.”
CH Powell Company
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As a fourth-generation family-owned business specializing in logistics and compliance, we have thrived by valuing the skills and input of every CH Powell team member and by supporting our clients' success in international trade. For more than a hundred years, we have contributed uniquely to our nati
Highlights
50-249
Employees
Houston, Texas, Us
Services Provided+1 Services
30% Freight Brokerage Services
25% Air Freight Services
25% Ocean Freight Services
10% Freight Forwarding
AI Summary
“CH Powell Company is a fourth-generation family-owned logistics and compliance firm, delivering customized trade solutions and expert services, supporting international trade and economic growth for over a century.”

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Hiring Ocean Freight Services companies

What the work covers, how to judge a partner and what drives the price.

What ocean freight forwarders and NVOCCs do

For each shipment the provider quotes a rate, books space with a carrier, releases empty containers to the shipper, and arranges trucking to the origin terminal. It prepares the bill of lading and shipping documents, files export declarations and, for imports into the United States, the Importer Security Filing ahead of loading. At destination it handles arrival notices, customs brokerage, terminal pickup and delivery to the warehouse.

Around that core sit value-added services: cargo insurance, consolidation in a shipper's country, reefer containers for chilled goods, dangerous goods under the IMDG Code, project cargo and roll-on roll-off vehicle shipping. Regular shippers move from spot quotes to contract rates per lane, often managed through a shipment visibility portal.

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An ocean freight company books cargo space on vessels, issues bills of lading, coordinates trucking to and from ports, and handles export and import paperwork including customs clearance. Many also offer cargo insurance, consolidation and warehousing at origin or destination.

Full containers are priced per box and LCL by volume or weight, plus fuel and seasonal surcharges, terminal handling and documentation fees. Most providers listed here have no stated minimum or start at $1,000, while contract logistics programs start at $10,000 or $250,000.

Ocean freight costs far less per kilogram and suits heavy or bulky goods and regular replenishment, but transit is longer and more exposed to port congestion. Air freight suits urgent, high-value or perishable shipments. Many forwarders offer both and split orders between modes.

Book FCL when your cargo fills most of a container or is fragile, since the box is sealed at origin and opened only at destination. LCL suits smaller loads, but goods are handled at consolidation and deconsolidation warehouses, which adds handling fees and time.

Supply chain and logistics firms make up the largest client group of the listed providers, followed by medical, food and beverage, manufacturing, retail and consumer products companies. Business services firms appear too, often importing equipment and supplies.

Listed providers are concentrated in Dubai, Mississauga, Houston, Miami and Shanghai. Office location matters less than agent coverage at your origin and destination ports, so ask who handles cargo at each end.

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Top Ocean Freight Service Companies

List of the Best Ocean Freight Services Agencies

Hiring Ocean Freight Services companies

What ocean freight forwarders and NVOCCs do

How to choose an ocean freight provider

Ocean freight rates and cost factors

Ocean Freight Services FAQs

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Top Ocean Freight Service Companies

List of the Best Ocean Freight Services Agencies

Hiring Ocean Freight Services companies

What ocean freight forwarders and NVOCCs do

How to choose an ocean freight provider

Ocean freight rates and cost factors

Ocean Freight Services FAQs

What does an ocean freight company do?

How are ocean freight rates calculated?

What is the difference between ocean freight and air freight?

Should you ship FCL or LCL?

Which industries use ocean freight services?

Where are ocean freight forwarders on Edverise located?

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