Printer-Friendly Ocean Transportation

Some days, do you feel as though your cargo is on a slow ship to Nowhere?

When your cargo spends a week or two on the ocean, you want a service provider that has access to information and competitive rates. You want FedEx Trade Networks.

From the days of sailing ships and steamships to today's modern container ships, FedEx Trade Networks comprehensive ocean freight program reaches major world markets with an emphasis in the traffic lanes connecting North America to Asia and Europe. We offer just what you need - competitive rates, a choice of transit times and scheduled sailing options, with a full range of value-added services.

FedEx Trade Networks customizes cargo management service programs that provide visibility of cargo and the most cost-effective usage of ocean container space:

• Full-container-load (FCL)
• Less-than-container-load (LCL)
• Dry or liquid bulk shipments
• Full or partial vessel charters, including refrigerated service or on-board cranes to handle heavy shipments to smaller ports
• Physical cargo and paper-consolidation programs to importers and exporters who purchase from multiple vendors

As an ocean transportation provider, FedEx Trade Networks contracts with more than a dozen ocean carriers for trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic service. You enjoy significant savings on landed costs, and you can choose from a large pool of weekly sailing options.

For more information, click here to contact FedEx Trade Networks.