If you’re considering expanding to new markets, UPS ocean freight services can help. As an experienced NVOCC, we’ll be with you every step, with up-to-the-minute customs expertise, visibility and communication.
Ocean Freight Forwarding
You could try to juggle multiple vendors, countries, time zones, carriers and modes by yourself…or you could have our ocean freight forwarding experts do it for you.
Webinar Recording: Adapting to the August Trade Landscape Webinar
On September 18, our speakers dove into the latest policy shifts, tariff updates and compliance developments that could significantly impact your business operations.
Ocean Freight Shipping Services
No matter what you’re shipping—or at what speed—there’s a customer waiting for it. So, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Full Container Load (FCL)
To meet your unique routing and transit-time needs, use our bargaining power to access multiple vessels, carriers and alliances, with departures from major global ports.
Less-Than-Container Load (LCL)
When you don’t have enough cargo for a full container, we coordinate the sharing of space within a container. Offered in most major ports. Economical, usage-based pricing with FCL frequency, routing and visibility.
UPS Trade Direct® Ocean
Freight consolidation, ocean transportation, customs clearance, deconsolidation and delivery to multiple addresses within a destination country, with port-to-door and door-to-door service from shipper to consignee. Available from more than 70
UPS Preferred Ocean Services
Keeping up with the needs of demanding buyers isn’t always easy, especially if you constantly have one eye on your own bottom line.
Navigating the 2025 Global Tariffs Landscape
Shifting trade policies are creating new pressures for global businesses. This guide answers your tariffs FAQs and brings together timely updates, practical strategies and UPS solutions to help your supply chain adapt to the 2025 tariffs environment.
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Ocean Freight Value-Added Services
Not every shipment is alike and not every shipment is simple. If yours has special requirements, we’re here to help make it easy.
If you’re moving specialized equipment or your shipment involves charter vessels, we can help with a customized solution fit to your specific requirements. Take advantage of worldwide capacity and global coverage, managed costs and reliable project continuity.
The Next Generation of Enhanced Integrations to Help Shippers Onboard Faster and Operate Smarter
UPS Supply Chain Solutions® streamlined Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration makes it easier than ever for shippers to connect their operations directly with us — onboarding faster and operating more efficiently.
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Stop Overpaying on Duties: What Shippers Miss on Their Invoices
Tariffs got you down? Find cost savings in your invoice with import duty charge reductions when you partner with a seasoned freight forwarder.
Ocean Freight Shipping Guide
Our Ocean freight shipping guide discusses the different ocean shipping options, the benefits of each option and answers some of the most frequently asked questions.
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Read the latest freight and logistics news and market updates from the world of supply chain.