Ocean FreightView All Freight Services

Move Goods Reliably and Cost-Effectively

Keeping costs down while pursuing international markets is challenging. Choose UPS for ocean freight and you'll reap the benefits of our worldwide capacity, reliable shipping times and competitive rates to get your goods where they need to be when they need to be there. That's because we're one of the world's leading Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC).

Handling almost any size shipment, from less-than-container loads, full container loads and special equipment to oversized cargo, UPS Ocean Freight services can deliver to and from major ports around the world.

From collection to final delivery, our full range of ocean freight service options includes consolidation services, document management, customs brokerage, insurance procurement assistance, deconsolidation and delivery. See it every step of the way with tracking at ups.com. Where available, get enhanced visibility with Quantum View^® Manage or Flex^® Global View, our advanced Web-based tracking and reporting systems that provide real-time shipment status details throughout the transportation cycle to help you maintain control.

Services

Full Container Load

Comprehensive Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) services provide frequent departures at competitive rates from all major ports around the world to maximise routing and transit time options.

Less-than-Container Load

Offered in all major ports and markets around the globe, LCL offers space within a container that is shared with similarly situated customers' goods to deliver economical usage-based costing, while providing Full Container Load (FCL) frequency, routing and visibility.

Preferred LCL

When you need to bridge the gap between air and ocean, UPS Preferred^® LCL delivers Asia to U.S. transit times up to 40 percent faster than standard LCL routing without compromising on the economy you've come to expect.

Sea and Air Service

Offered in major ports throughout the world, Sea-Air Service combines the economies of ocean freight with the speed of air freight when faster transit times are required, but economy is still  important.

Freight Forwarding

Offered in all major ports throughout the world, Freight Forwarding gives you a single, streamlined source to book ocean cargo, arrange for collection, and manage shipping documentation regardless of origin, destination or carrier.

Project Cargo Management

When you need a customised single-project solution for movement of specialised equipment or involving specialised charter vessels, UPS project cargo management solutions deliver global coverage, managed costs, and reliable project continuity.

Supplier Management

Sourcing from multiple suppliers across the globe poses many challenges. From purchase orders through delivery, we're with you every step of the way with UPS supplier management. Using your P.O. details, we monitor your vendor's performance and key logistics milestones to help ensure your shipments are always moving on time.