Ocean Freight Services

Choose from a full range of ocean freight services that only the world's largest integrated carrier can offer. At UPS, we strive to provide transparent, predictable and on-time ocean services. Your cargo is monitored every step of the way using visibility information fed continuously by carriers and UPS's global operating systems.

Maximise routing and transit time for full container loads (FCL) with frequent departures at competitive rates from all ports around the world. Don't have enough cargo for a full container? Less-than-container load (LCL) options are also available between major ports. Space within a container is shared with similarly situated customers' goods to deliver economical usage-based rates while providing Full Container Load (FCL) frequency, routing and visibility.

The pressure to reduce transportation costs without losing critical time is a constant challenge for today’s shippers. When air freight doesn’t fit your budget, yet ocean freight doesn’t fit your timing, UPS Preferred multi-modal freight services may offer just the balance you need. With solutions that combine UPS road freight networks, rail service, air and ocean transport, we can get your shipment there faster and at a reduced cost.

Offered in ports throughout the world, Ocean Forwarding gives you a single, streamlined resource for booking ocean cargo, arranging for collections and managing shipping documentation for almost any origin or destination.

Get a customised solution for movement of specialised equipment or when your shipment involves charter vessels. UPS project cargo management solutions deliver global coverage, managed costs and reliable project continuity.

Ensure that your shipments are moving on schedule from the minute they leave the dock. Using your P.O. details, we'll monitor your vendor's performance and key logistics milestones – reducing the costly challenges of sourcing from multiple suppliers.