What is Flexport?
Flexport is an AI-powered freight forwarding and supply chain platform that helps businesses ship smarter across ocean, air, and trucking routes. Instead of juggling multiple logistics providers and spreadsheets, companies get end-to-end visibility, real-time tracking, and automated cost-saving tools—all in one place.
Whether you're a growing e-commerce brand or a global manufacturer, Flexport combines cutting-edge technology with human expertise to simplify international shipping, customs clearance, and fulfillment. From the factory floor to your customer’s doorstep, Flexport ensures your goods move faster, cheaper, and more sustainably.
What are the features of Flexport?
- Flexport Control Tower: Uses machine learning to consolidate shipments in real time, cutting ocean and air freight costs by up to 10% while hitting delivery deadlines.
- End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility: Track every shipment down to the SKU level, with live milestones synced across your supply chain apps—no matter if you ship with Flexport or use your own carriers.
- Customs Suite: Combines licensed brokers with smart tech like the Tariff Refund Calculator and AI Compliance Auditor to save millions in duties and avoid delays.
- Omnichannel Fulfillment: Store inventory in one network and fulfill orders for Shopify, Walmart, Amazon, and more—with 99% on-time shipping.
- Carbon Control: Measure and reduce transport emissions using the Open Emissions Calculator, helping meet sustainability goals without slowing logistics.
- Instant Booking & Rate Explorer: Compare real-time ocean and air freight rates and book shipments in minutes—no waiting for quotes.
What are the use cases of Flexport?
- An e-commerce brand ships products from China to U.S. warehouses and needs real-time tracking plus fast, affordable last-mile delivery.
- A manufacturer imports components under Section 301 tariffs and uses Flexport’s Tariff Refund Calculator to recover thousands in overpaid duties.
- A retailer consolidates dozens of supplier shipments into fewer ocean containers using Buyer’s Consolidation, lowering freight spend and simplifying logistics.
- A startup launching internationally relies on Flexport’s Customs Brokerage to classify goods correctly, file entries automatically, and avoid port holds.
- A B2B seller fulfills wholesale orders from the same inventory pool used for direct-to-consumer sales, streamlining operations through Omnichannel Fulfillment.
How to use Flexport?
- Sign up for a Flexport account and connect your purchase orders or suppliers through the platform.
- Use Flexport Rate Explorer to compare ocean and air freight options, then book instantly online.
- Enable SKU-level tracking to monitor every item from origin to final delivery.
- Run your import data through the Tariff Refund Calculator to see if you qualify for IEEPA or duty drawback refunds.
- Set up automated customs entries with Flexport’s licensed brokers to speed up clearance.
- Integrate Flexport Fulfillment with your e-commerce store (like Shopify) for seamless order processing.
