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Ocean freight that moves the world's trade.

Over 90% of global trade travels by sea. Our ocean freight solutions connect your cargo to 220+ countries with competitive rates, reliable schedules, and end-to-end visibility.

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28 days
RTM
Shipment #NX-3184
SHA โ†’ RTM ยท 1ร—40' HC
FCL
Status On Water ยท On Schedule
Departed Shanghai ETA Rotterdam: 18 days

Ocean freight at a glance

Transit time 12โ€“45 days
Global ports 500+
On-time delivery 99.1%
Carrier partners 25+

Ocean freight options for every cargo

From full container loads to specialized reefer and breakbulk โ€” we have the right ocean solution for your shipment.

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Full Container Load (FCL)

Dedicated containers for large-volume shipments โ€” the most efficient and secure way to ship by sea.

  • 20', 40', 40'HC, 45' containers
  • Exclusive use, sealed at origin
  • Best rates per CBM/weight
Get FCL quote โ†’
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Less than Container Load (LCL)

Share container space with other shippers โ€” cost-effective for smaller shipments that don't fill a container.

  • Weekly consolidated departures
  • Pay only for the space you use
  • Full door-to-door service
Get LCL quote โ†’
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Reefer & Temperature-Controlled

Cold chain ocean freight for perishables, pharma, and temperature-sensitive cargo.

  • Reefer containers from -35ยฐC to +25ยฐC
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • GMP/GDP-compliant options
Get reefer quote โ†’
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Breakbulk & Out-of-Gauge

For oversized, heavy-lift, and non-containerized cargo that doesn't fit in a box.

  • Flat rack & open-top containers
  • Breakbulk vessel services
  • Engineering & lashing support
Explore breakbulk โ†’
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RoRo & Vehicle Shipping

Roll-on/roll-off services for vehicles, machinery, and wheeled cargo.

  • Cars, trucks & heavy machinery
  • Weekly RoRo sailings
  • Full documentation & customs
Get RoRo quote โ†’
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Project Cargo

End-to-end ocean logistics for complex, multi-modal industrial and infrastructure projects.

  • Route surveys & feasibility
  • Heavy-lift & multi-modal
  • Dedicated project management
Explore project cargo โ†’

Why ship ocean freight with NEXUS?

Ocean freight is about more than rate per container. We combine carrier relationships, schedule reliability, and full visibility to deliver ocean freight you can plan around.

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Carrier strength

Direct contracts with 25+ leading ocean carriers for reliable space and competitive rates.

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Schedule reliability

Weekly departures on major trade lanes and proactive rerouting when disruptions occur.

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End-to-end visibility

Container-level tracking, milestone updates, and predictive ETAs via NEXUS Connect.

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Customs & compliance

In-house customs experts and pre-clearance ensure smooth port clearance and delivery.

Get an ocean freight quote โ†’

Ocean freight.
Built for scale.

Our ocean freight network connects 500+ global ports with reliable schedules and end-to-end control.

99.1%

On-time delivery

500+

Global ports

25+

Carrier partners

How ocean freight works with NEXUS

A transparent, four-step process โ€” from booking to port delivery.

1

Request a quote

Share origin, destination, cargo details, and container type โ€” get a tailored ocean quote in minutes.

2

Book & prepare

We confirm space, handle documentation, and coordinate pickup & container loading with full compliance checks.

3

Sail with visibility

Track your container in real time with live vessel status, milestone alerts, and predictive ETAs.

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Clear & deliver

We manage customs clearance and final delivery from the port โ€” on time, every time.

Industries we serve with ocean freight

Specialized ocean cargo expertise across the sectors that move global trade.

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Retail & E-commerce

High-volume container shipping

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Manufacturing

Raw materials & finished goods

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Automotive

Vehicles & parts via RoRo/FCL

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Food & Beverage

Reefer & dry bulk shipping

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Healthcare & Pharma

Temperature-controlled reefer

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Industrial & Energy

Breakbulk & project cargo

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Consumer Goods

High-volume FCL & LCL

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Agriculture

Bulk & commodity shipping

Ocean freight FAQs

Everything you need to know about shipping by sea with NEXUS.

What's the difference between FCL and LCL?

FCL (Full Container Load) means you book an entire container for your cargo โ€” best for large shipments, offering the lowest cost per unit and fastest transit. LCL (Less than Container Load) means you share container space with other shippers โ€” best for smaller shipments that don't fill a container.

How long does ocean freight take?

Transit times vary by lane: Transatlantic (10โ€“15 days), Transpacific (14โ€“20 days), Asia-Europe (28โ€“35 days), and longer for other routes. We provide specific ETAs with every quote and track milestones in real time.

Do you ship refrigerated or temperature-sensitive cargo?

Yes โ€” our reefer solutions cover a validated range from -35ยฐC to +25ยฐC, with real-time temperature monitoring and GMP/GDP-compliant options for pharma and perishables. Explore cold chain โ†’

Can you handle oversized or heavy-lift cargo?

Absolutely. Our breakbulk and project cargo teams handle flat racks, open-tops, breakbulk vessels, and out-of-gauge shipments with full engineering, lashing, and route survey support. Explore project cargo โ†’

Do you offer customs clearance for ocean freight?

Yes โ€” our in-house customs brokerage team handles import and export clearance in 220+ countries, including duty and tariff advisory, documentation, and compliance. Learn more โ†’

How do I track my ocean shipment?

Every ocean shipment includes container-level tracking through NEXUS Connect โ€” with live vessel status, port milestones, predictive ETAs, and proactive exception alerts. You'll receive a tracking link as soon as your container is booked.

Ready to set sail?

Get a tailored ocean freight quote in under 2 minutes โ€” FCL, LCL, reefer, breakbulk, or RoRo.

Get an Ocean Freight Quote โ†’