Flexport operates a technology platform that coordinates end-to-end global logistics, encompassing freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and fulfillment services. The platform provides businesses with SKU-level visibility across ocean, air, and trucking operations, integrating these functions into a unified system. This coordination allows clients to manage their supply chains, streamline customs clearance, and accelerate sales through integrated fulfillment capabilities.
Funding
$260M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Global supply chains often rely on disparate freight forwarders, customs brokers, and fulfillment providers, resulting in fragmented data, limited shipment visibility, and manual coordination that slows delivery and increases costs.
Solution
Flexport offers a unified, cloud‑based logistics platform that digitizes and orchestrates every step of international shipping—from ocean, air, and trucking freight to customs clearance, insurance, and trade finance. The platform provides SKU‑level, real‑time tracking and a centralized control‑tower dashboard that consolidates data across modes and services. Integrated customs brokerage and duty‑drawback tools automate compliance and reduce import duties. Built‑in fulfillment capabilities, including e‑commerce and B2B networks, enable end‑to‑end order management and rapid last‑mile delivery. API and EDI interfaces allow customers to embed logistics workflows into their own systems, while analytics modules surface cost, carbon, and performance insights for continuous optimization.
Target Audience
The platform serves mid‑size to large manufacturers, importers/exporters, and e‑commerce retailers that require coordinated global freight, customs, and fulfillment services. Supply‑chain and logistics teams seeking a single digital interface for end‑to‑end trade execution are primary users.
Features
- SKU‑level visibility with real‑time GPS and status updates across ocean, air, and ground shipments
- Integrated customs brokerage, classification, and duty‑drawback services that automate clearance and duty recovery
- Trade finance and cargo insurance products embedded in the workflow to fund and protect shipments
- Control‑tower dashboard with order, booking, and consolidation management, plus carbon‑emission tracking
- Fulfillment network supporting DTC, B2B, and marketplace integrations, including returns handling and warehouse routing
- Developer‑ready API, EDI, and webhook ecosystem for seamless data exchange with ERP, WMS, and e‑commerce platforms
- Data analytics and reporting tools that deliver cost, performance, and sustainability metrics for supply‑chain optimization