Ocean Freight

Master the seas with our ocean freight solutions. Experience a better way to deliver internationally as we prioritize freight sustainability, affordability, and end-to-end visibility.

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Making waves with ocean freight

At GEODIS, we take international, end-to-end ocean freight seriously. Your shipping goals are our priority. Wherever your shipments need to go, our flexible and sustainable ocean freight solutions make it happen through:

 

  • Optimizing your shipping with best-in-class freight management technology

     

  • Reducing emissions with our sustainable marine fuel solutions

     

  • Offering real-time ocean freight visibility

 

GEODIS connects to ports around the world, making us one of the top global players for Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) services. We also provide customs brokerage, drayage, FTZs, warehousing, and more for complete supply chain management and logistics.

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    Support your sustainability commitments

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    Take advantage of our global network of ocean freight carriers & experts

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    Get innovative, customized, & integrated freight solutions

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Support your sustainability commitments

 

  • Achieve emissions reduction through carbon insetting services

     

  • Access sustainable ocean freight options across carriers around the world

     

  • Meet international regulatory standards for emissions reduction using certified ocean freight providers

     

  • Review your emission statistics through reporting
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Take advantage of our global network of ocean freight carriers & experts

 

  • Access a trusted ocean freight network of carriers to and from the U.S. and around the world

     

  • Expect the highest standards of ocean freight operations and control

     

  • Leverage our team’s industry knowledge to meet your exact ocean freight needs

     

  • Integrate with GEODIS customs brokerage, drayage, transportation, warehousing, and other logistics services 
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Get innovative, customized, & integrated freight solutions

 

  • Optimize your supply chain with leading freight management technology

 

  • Gain end-to-end and real-time freight visibility

 

  • Manage your shipments 24x7, every day of the week
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Services

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IRIS: online freight management tool

IRIS is a digital freight management platform that simplifies the process of obtaining quotes, booking shipments, and gaining complete visibility over your cargo.

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Full Container Load (FCL)

Need to ship big loads that fill an entire container? Our FCL shipment and delivery services provide a wide range of containers and equipment for all cargo types.
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Less than Container Load (LCL)

For smaller ocean freight loads that don't fill a full container, use GEODIS LCL services. We provide reliable and cost-effective shipping to and from the U.S. and around the world.
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LCL and FCL consolidation

We route LCL shipments from many suppliers to one location and consolidate them into an FCL shipment. This lowers your costs and improves customs clearance speed and efficiency.
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LCL Consolidation Service

Don't let the shipment size slow you down. Send smaller-sized cargo cost-effectively, reliably, and flexibly, with GEODIS' direct-ocean LCL Consolidation Service.

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Temperature-controlled shipping

GEODIS provides climate-controlled shipping and handling for your temperature-sensitive and environment-sensitive goods such as fresh produce or medicines.
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Sustainable Marine Fuel

Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF) offers a low-carbon alternative fuel option for ocean freight. It helps mitigate ocean transportation's impact on climate change.
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Dedicated transportation

Enjoy ocean transport services dedicated solely to your goods. Reserve and use exclusive space to get your products to their destination quickly, safely, and reliably.
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GEODIS USA, Inc. - Atlanta
200 Tradeport Drive,Suite 400, 30354 Atlanta
GEODIS USA, Inc.
200 Tradeport Drive, 30354 Atlanta
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Atlanta
5200 Phillip Lee Dr, 30336 Atlanta
GEODIS USA, Inc. - Atlanta, GA
200 Tradeport Drive,Suite 400, 30354 Atlanta, GA
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Aurora
19755 East 35th Dr, 80011 Aurora
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Baytown
5000 Ameriport Pkwy, TX 77520 Baytown
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Baytown
5000 Ameriport Pkwy, 77520 Baytown
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Bensenville
1260 N Ellis St, 60106 Bensenville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Bethlehem
4000 Township Line Road, 18017 Bethlehem
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Bolingbrook
700 S Weber Rd, 60440 Bolingbrook
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Breinigsville
651 Boulder Drive, Ste 100, 18031 Breinigsville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Brentwood
7101 Executive Center Drive Suite 333, TN 37027 Brentwood
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Brentwood
7101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 333, 37027 Brentwood
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Carlisle
80 S Middlesex Road, Suite 4, 17015 Carlisle
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Carlisle
1485 Dennison Circle, 17013 Carlisle
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Carlisle
70 Logistics Dr., 17013 Carlisle
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Carson
2255 East 220th St., 90810 Carson
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Carson
2116 E 220th Street, 90745 Carson
GEODIS | Freight Forwarding - Carson
2155 E. 220th Street, 90745 Carson
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Chambersburg
1490 Nitterhouse Drive, 17201 Chambersburg
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Chambersburg
2999 Guilford Springs Rd, 17202 Chambersburg
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Chambersburg
1440 Sheffler Dr, 17201 Chambersburg
GEODIS USA, Inc. - Charleston
4995 LaCross Road, Suite 1350, SC 29406 Charleston
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Charlotte
1800 Associates Lane Suite E, 28217 Charlotte
GEODIS USA, Inc. - Chicago
2000 Arthur AvenueSuite A, Elk Grove Village, 60007 Chicago
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - City of Industry
19430 E Arenth Ave, 91748 City of Industry
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Clayton
1801 Innovation Blvd, IN 46118 Clayton
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Columbus
4314 East 5th Street, 43219 Columbus
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Compton
301 W. Walnut Street, 90220 Compton
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Concord
215 International Dr, 28025 Concord
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Cranford
570 South Avenue, 07016 Cranford
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Crystal Lake
390 Congress Pkwy, 60012 Crystal Lake
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Dallas
4001 Adler Drive, 75211 Dallas
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Dallas
4040 Pipestone Rd, 75212 Dallas
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Dallas
3700 Pinnacle Point Drive, 75211 Dallas
GEODIS | Freight Forwarding - Edison
75 Northfield Avenue, 08837 Edison
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Edison; NJ
75 Northfield Ave. Side A, 8837 Edison; NJ
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Edwardsville
349 Gateway Commerce Center Dr E, 62025 Edwardsville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Edwardsville
#14 Gateway Commerce Center Drive, 62025 Edwardsville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Edwardsville
4015 Lakeview Corporate Dr., 62025 Edwardsville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Edwardsville
#18 Gateway Commerce Center Drive, East, 62025 Edwardsville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Edwardsville
#21 Gateway Commerce Center Drive, 62025 Edwardsville
GEODIS USA, Inc. - Elk Grove Village; IL
2000 Arthur AvenueSuite A, 60007 Elk Grove Village; IL
GEODIS | Supply Chain Optimization - Endicott
1701 North Street, NY-13760 Endicott
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Excelsior Springs
1100 Italian Way Bldg 1 & 2, 64024 Excelsior Springs
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Fon du Lac
247 Kohlman Road, WI 54935 Fon du Lac
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Fon du Lac
122 Kohlman Road, WI 54935 Fon du Lac
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Fon Du Lac
187 Kohlman Road, WI 54935 Fon Du Lac
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Fontana
13053 San Bernardino Ave, 92335 Fontana
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Fontana
13277 San Bernardino Avenue, 92335 Fontana
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Fort Worth
3501 Sandshell Drive, 76137 Fort Worth
GEODIS | Freight Forwarding - Franklin Square
390 Franklin Ave, 11010 Franklin Square
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Franklin Square
390 Franklin Avenue, NY 11010 Franklin Square
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Grand Prairie
2010 January Lane, 75050 Grand Prairie
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Granite City
#6 Konzen Court, 62040 Granite City
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Granite City
119 North Gate Industrial, 62040 Granite City
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Granite City
117 North Gate Industrial, 62040 Granite City
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Greenwood
1401 Highway 246 S, 29646 Greenwood
GEODIS USA, Inc. - Houston
8210 Humble-Westfield RoadSuite 100, 77338 Houston
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Houston
1521 Greens Rd #100, 77032 Houston
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Jacksonville
1720 Lewis Industrial Dr Ste 1, 32254 Jacksonville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Jacksonville
780 Whittaker, 32218 Jacksonville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Joliet
2780 McDonough St, 60436 Joliet
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Jurupa Valley
3285 DeForest Circle, 91752 Jurupa Valley
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Kansas City
1403 Fairfax Trafficway, 66115 Kansas City
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Kansas City
8600 N E Underground Drive, Pillar 216, 64161 Kansas City
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Kansas City
4101 Empire Road, 64120 Kansas City
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Kent
27232 72nd Avenue, 98032 Kent
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Kutztown
9750 Commerce Circle, 19530 Kutztown
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Lancaster
3501 Midpoint Dr, 75134 Lancaster
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Lansing
2702 ENA Drive, 48917 Lansing
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Laredo
12135 Sara Road, 78045 Laredo
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - LaVergne
407 Sanford Road, TN 37086 LaVergne
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Lebanon
1050 International Drive, 37090 Lebanon
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Lebanon
1009 Commerce Way, 37090 Lebanon
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Madison
1750 Wayne Lanter Ave, 62060 Madison
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - McAllen
6100 South International Pkwy, 78503 McAllen
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - McDonough
1793 State Route 42, 30253 McDonough
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - McDonough
90 King Mill Road, 30253 McDonough
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - McDonough
275 Declaration Drive, 30253 McDonough
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - mechanics burg
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 200, PA 17050 mechanics burg
GEODIS | Supply Chain Optimization - Mechanicsburg
100 Sterling Parkway, STE 200, 17050 Mechanicsburg
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Memphis
5510 Holmes Road, 38141 Memphis
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Memphis
5540 Holmes Road, 38141 Memphis
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Memphis
5265 Hickory Hill Road, 38118 Memphis
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Miami
1825 NW 87th Ave, 33172 Miami
GEODIS | Freight Forwarding - Miami
1751 NW 129th Ave, Suite 100, 33182 Miami
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Monroe Township
1 Costco Drive, 08831 Monroe Township
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Mt Juliet
549A Aldi Blvd, 37122 Mt Juliet
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - New York
390 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010 New York
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Newark
888 Doremus Ave, 07114 Newark
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Ontario
5650 E Santa Ana St, 91761 Ontario
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Ontario
3645 E Philadelphia St, 91761 Ontario
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Orlando
1401 Tradeport Dr., 32824 Orlando
GEODIS | Freight Forwarding - Philadelphia
5101 S. Broad Street, 19112 Philadelphia
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Philadephia
5101 South Broad St, 19112 Philadephia
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Phoenix
6200 W Van Buren Street, 85043 Phoenix
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Plainfield
281 Airtech Parkway STE 101, 46168 Plainfield
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Plainfield
3870 S Ronald Reagan Parkway, 46168 Plainfield
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Plainfield
1101 Whitaker Road, 46168 Plainfield
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Plainfield
2425 E Perry Road, 46168 Plainfield
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Plainfield
2450 Stanley Road, 46168 Plainfield
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Plainfield
1251 South Perry Rd, 46168 Plainfield
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Plainfield
281 Airtech Parkway STE 191, IN 46168 Plainfield
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Plainfield
1100 Whitaker Road, 46168 Plainfield
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Plainfield
1631 Opus Dr, 46168 Plainfield
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Pleasant Prairie
8691 109th St, 53158 Pleasant Prairie
GEODIS | Supply Chain Optimization - Poughkeepsie
2678 South Rd, Suite 104, Poughkeepsie, NY, NY-12601 Poughkeepsie
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Poughkeepsie
2678 South Road, Suite 104, 12601 Poughkeepsie
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Poughkeepsie
2455 South Road, Bldg 6, 12601 Poughkeepsie
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Redlands
2301 W San Bernardino Ave, 92374 Redlands
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Rialto
1710 W Baseline Road, 92376 Rialto
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Riverside
1580 Eastridge Avenue, 92507 Riverside
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Riverside
6677 Box springs Blvd, 92508 Riverside
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Robbinsville Twp
24 Applegate Dr., 08691 Robbinsville Twp
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Romeoville
99 North Pinnacle Drive, 60446 Romeoville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Romeoville
790 Taylor Rd., 60446 Romeoville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Romeoville
1101 West Taylor Road, 60446 Romeoville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - San Jose
5325 Hellyer Avenue, Floor 2, 95138 San Jose
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Santa Monica
1740 Stewart Street, Suite 320, 90404 Santa Monica
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Savannah
2385 Tremont Rd, 31405 Savannah
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Somerset
600 Cottontail Lane, 08873 Somerset
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Southaven
366 Stateline Rd, 38671 Southaven
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Sparks
475 Lillard Drive, 89434 Sparks
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Sparks
620 Spice Islands Drive, 89431 Sparks
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Sparks
755 Lillard Drive, 89434 Sparks
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Sparks
450 Lillard Drive, 89434 Sparks
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Sparks
251 South McCarran Blvd, 89434 Sparks
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Statesville
2203 Sherrill Drive, 28625 Statesville
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Statesville
2601 Sherrill Drive, 28625 Statesville
GEODIS | Supply Chain Optimization - The Woodlands
25700 Interstate 45, Suite 4086, 77386 The Woodlands
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Toledo
6130 Brent Drive, 43611 Toledo
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Tolleson
495 S 99th Avenue, 85353 Tolleson
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Torrance
19400 S Western Avenue, 90501 Torrance
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Wilimgton
29700 S Graaskamp Blvd, IL 60481 Wilimgton
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Wilmer
101 Sunridge Ave, 75172 Wilmer
GEODIS | Contract Logistics - Winchester
100 Tyson Drive, 22603 Winchester
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Matthias HANSEN

“At GEODIS, we want to be your growth partner. To that end, we go beyond just cargo delivery – we deliver peace of mind to our clients. You can fully count on our support, be it in terms of offering access to a winning supply chain network or devising compliant & reliable ocean freight solutions. Our endeavor is also to make the world a better place via reliable & sustainable ocean transport.”

 

Matthias Hansen Senior Vice President Global Ocean Freight

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Frequently asked questions

Ocean freight or maritime transportation involves the transport by sea of containerized or break bulk cargo by loading it onto ocean-going vessels.

Ocean freight is one of the cheaper and more environmentally friendly options for transporting freight between ports. A study shows that air freight emits 435 grams per tonne/km CO2 as compared to 80 Grams per tonne/km for trucks (> 40 tonnes) and 7.9 grams per tonne/km for bulk carriers (10,000 – 34,999 dwt).

You may use sustainable fuel solutions to decarbonize the supply chain and meet your company’s sustainability goals. GEODIS offers these solutions for air and sea freight. We make it easy to book sustainable fuel-powered freight across several modes and share audited reports of your CO2 reduction. Click here to calculate the carbon emissions of your freight transport chains, and speak to our team at GEODIS to see how SMF can reduce your carbon footprint.

If you have to ship very large volumes of cargo, then you may need to use full containers (FCL). But to transport smaller consignments of goods, you can decide to share space with other shippers’ and/or consignees’ cargo in one container (LCL). This not only saves transport costs but also is better for the environment.
Additionally, you may use GEODIS’ sustainable marine fuel solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of your freight. Our marine fuel recovery service even enables 100% carbon insetting.

If you have to ship very large volumes of cargo, then you may need to use full containers (FCL). To transport smaller consignments of goods, you can decide to share space with other shippers or consignees and consolidate Less-than-Container Loads (LCL) into a single container. This saves on transport costs and is better for the environment. You can also use our sustainable marine fuel solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of your freight. Our marine fuel recovery service even allows for 100% carbon insetting.

You can use refrigerated containers, also known as reefer containers, to transport temperature- or environmentally-sensitive products. These containers are fitted with a refrigeration unit so that your perishable cargo is always at the right temperature.

You can track your cargo from source to destination with our proprietary, end-to-end freight tracking solution called IRIS.

While our ocean freight solutions can be tailored to fit the needs of all industries, we offer advanced vertical expertise in aerospace and defence, automotive, FMCG, healthcare, hi-tech, industrial, and retail sectors.

Marine transportation of cargo is significantly cheaper than air freight and has lower emissions by cargo weight. This is a more economical solution compared to other transport modes, so it's often preferable to use ocean freight to ship heavy cargo.

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