Top Ocean Freight Companies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 18, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 1,644 Ocean Freight Companies as of September 2026 across 81 countries. The top-ranked firm is AMZ Prep (5.0 stars, 22 verified reviews, < $25/hr, founded 2016, Colorado Springs). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 3.7, and 38% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Ocean Freight Companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

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  • Smart Management provides specialist integrated solutions for the supply chain management (SCM), asset management, logistics & transportation sectors. Through extensive experience in the Norwegian oil and gas industry we are proud developers of the innovative TagHub software. TagHub is a highly-advanced SCM and asset management system that improves control and maximises efficiency for a seamless ... read Smart Management reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    Stavanger, Norway
  • Since 2008, Corcel has been providing services in Ukraine and Europe related to the transport and logistics support of our customers' business. The main office of Corcel is located in Kharkov, branches in the city of Kiev and Dnepropetrovsk. Since 2015, we have been actively developing an enterprise in Spain - CORCEL TRANSGRUPO SL, (Valencia). ... read Corcel reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • The no 1 gateway to the Nordic region Through creative development of efficient freight solutions, Nordicon has grown into become the leading neutral consolidator in the Nordic region. We are a global consolidator with a strong local presence, making Nordicon the natural gateway to its 30 million people market. With our presence in Estonia we ... read Nordicon reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2002
    Oslo, Norway
  • «Karpaty-Logistik» provides services on the market of warehouse logistics. In particular, our priorities are: storage of goods, leasing of warehouse and office area and warehouse handling of goods. We own more than 30,000 m2 of warehouses and storage areas of goods under customs control. «Karpaty-Logistik» is one of the largest warehouse complexes in Western Ukraine, ... read Karpaty Logistic reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Lviv, Ukraine
  • Freight forwarder, customs broker and logistics operator, offering international seafreight and airfreight transport as well as customs brokerage worldwide. We have our own offices in <​a href​=www.tibagroup.com/dz>Algeria<​/a>, Angola, Cape Verde, China, Cuba, Morocco, Portugal, Spain and Tunisia. We employ over 400 professional staff.

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    1975
    Lisbon, Portugal
  • PGL is a Brazilian company that seeks quality and efficiency. We are a service provider and we are able to offer all the necessary support in the import and export processes. With extensive experience in international and integrated logistics, PGL has the necessary infrastructure to serve our customers in whatever is needed - we have ... read PGL Brasil reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2001
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Add Value to our Client´s businesses with Innovative and Optimized Logistic Solutions. For more than two decades, DC Logistics Brasil has improved this mission putting the needs of our customers ahead of every day to day decision. With offices in Itajai (SC), Curitiba (PR), São Paulo (SP), Porto Alegre (RS), Manaus (AM), Campinas (SP), Vitória ... read DC Logistics Brasil reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1994
    Santa Catarina, Brazil
  • Regional leaders in foreign trade. We are an international logistics company specialized in multimodal transport. We are distinguished by a young, thriving spirit, with an experience of more than 15 years in the market. Our team is made up of highly specialized professionals, functioning as strategic partners for each client, with the support of a ... read SouthCross reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Cargo Network Services's (CNS) vision is to deliver a safe, secure and sustainable US air cargo industry that drives economic growth, connects and enriches the world. Cargo Network Services's (CNS) vision is to deliver a safe, secure and sustainable US air cargo industry that drives economic growth, connects and enriches the world. CNS is dedicated ... read CargoNet Group reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1985
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Created initially to serve one of its main customers in customs clearance, HTL, a Haidar Group company, today it is one of the companies focused on the Transport and Logistics segment, with all the necessary infrastructure to meet the demand of this sector , having mostly high performance customers in all industrial and commercial segments. ... read Haidar reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1975
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • The founders of KARINCA, as a fundamental principle, have adopted the sharing of the information in the fastest and most accurate manner with their clients, business partners and employees. KARINCA has not been focused on the problems but on solutions, in order that those solutions to be long lasting and preventive. KARINCA gives importance to ... read Karinca Logistics reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1986
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • Noatum Logistics is a third-party logistics company that enables companies to improve their transportation network and overall supply chain efficiency by offering flexible logistics solutions supported by Web-native technology and global logistics management capabilities.

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    2000
    Santiago, Chile
  • Latin American freight forwarder with more than 25 years of experience. We specialize in Ocean, Air, and Inland freight transportation, as well as in Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing and Project Cargo. Our mission is to be your logistics partner, acting as an extension of your company. WHEREVER YOUR CARGO IS! Latin American freight forwarder with more ... read Sea Cargo Logistics reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2009
    City of Mexico, Mexico
  • Was founded by her president, Ms. Catherine Molina, in the year 2000, in order to provide comprehensive quality service, counseling, expertise in handling of different kinds of cargoes and customs clearance related to foreign trade. We are a company with 18 years of experience and recognition in the foreign trade field. We have successfully earned ... read Latam Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2000
    Santiago, Chile
  • KOTAHI – our name means ‘standing together as one’ and our vision is to build Asia Pacific’s most efficient collaborative supply chain. We champion joined-up thinking by promoting cargo pooling and long term partnerships to drive greater supply chain certainty, co-ordination and competitiveness for leading businesses across New Zealand, Australia and the wider Asia Pacific ... read Kotahi reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • Beijing HYCX International Logistics Co.,Ltd. was established in March 2009. We are CATA (China Air Transportation Association) "A" class air freight forwarder. We are also IATA & WCA members and ISO9000-2001 certified. After many years of development we have become modern logistic company. We provide trade services, airfreight (import/export) and variety of other transportation services, ... read HYCX International Logistics reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Beijing, China
  • Established at the start of the new millennium, Apex group is a growing Global Supply Chain Solutions Provider with a diverse cultural background. Founded in China, with a global reach extending over six continents, we continue to outpace the market and grow in the most difficult of transportation cycles in global trade. The foundation of ... read Apex Group reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    Shanghai, China
  • BCR is an international and domestic freight forwarding company and third-party logistics (3PL) provider that has served Australian-based companies and multinationals with customised solutions across every aspect of the supply chain, including freight forwarding, logistics and customs-related services for over 100 years.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1892
    Melbourne, Australia
  • We're built by New Zealand, we're proudly 100% New Zealand owned and managed and committed to providing efficient, innovative logistics solutions. Established in 1992, we have vast experience in getting things from A to B. Throughout our history, we have prided ourselves on building relationships with air and ocean freight companies the world over. The ... read GVI Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1992
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • Rhenus has meanwhile been active in Bulgaria for many decades and has developed here from a small forwarding company with the focus on transportation in western Europe to a major integrated logistics service company. With their respective service offers the business units active in Bulgaria supplement the worldwide-operating Rhenus network. We have our own logistic ... read Rhenus Logistics Bulgaria reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    1912
    Svilengrad, Bulgaria
  • Sinotrans Co., Ltd. is the unified operation platform and unified brand of China Merchants Group's logistics business. It was listed in Hong Kong on February 13, 2003, and on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in January 2019. It successfully achieved listing of "A + H" shares (601598.SH, 00598.HK). As of the end of 2018, Sinotrans had ... read Sinotrans reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1953
    Beijing, China
  • Eurosped EOOD carries out international freight forwarding with road vehicles through the regular groupage shipment lines from and to the countries of Europe and Turkey, there being also opportunities for the delivery of shipments from and to Russia, the CIS countries and the Middle East. Through a well-developed network of partners, and contractual relations with ... read Eurosped reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Sofia, Bulgaria
  • KMS Logistics (Singapore) is a subsidiary of AW Group of companies. The AW Group owns a full service distribution centre in Singapore’s largest industrial district located in Tuas. The group also owns U-Bed trailers and modular HoldHoger Hydraulic type trailers to handle all sophisticated logistical requirements. We begin in 1972 as Port of Singapore Authority ... read KMS Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1972
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Delamode, part of the Xpediator Plc Group, is dynamic provider of international freight management services, delivering tailored and customer centric services that add real value to our customers’ business.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Sofia, Bulgaria
  • APM TRANSPORT SA was established in 1995 by Mr. Michalis Papas and in 2005 moved to new facilities in Magoula, Attica, where he constructed a modern warehouse in an area of 15.000sqm. Since then he has been constantly investing in skilled staff, new technologies and certifications. We are focusing mainly in countries of Northern and ... read APM reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    1995
    Athens, Greece
  • As visionaries and challengers of the logistics status quo we breed differentiation in everything we do. Despite our three decades of history we still possess startup thinking, which propels us ahead of the competition.

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Worldcargo Logistics brings logistics solutions to global supply chain market . We make the complexities of order collaboration,communication and transportation management simple. So that companies of any size benefit from our unique configurable architecture.

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2001
    Shanghai, China
  • Able Logistics LLC - is a young modern and fast developing forwarding company integrated in the global transportation nets. It gives us numerous possibilities to organize in the shortest time the delivery of any type of your goods from and to any place of your choice by all possible means of transport.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2010
    Minsk, Belarus
  • “K” Line Logistics (Phils.), Inc. was incorporated in 1990 as an International Airfreight Forwarder and Licensed Customs Broker. Despite the stiff competition in the Airfreight Industry, KLLP has grown dramatically over the last 28 years. Manned by well capable and well trained employees, our clients are assured of highly personalized and first class service. Today, ... read K Line Logistics reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1960
    Manila, Philippines
  • Today, POLYCUBE is a reliable provider of effective logistics solutions in the field of international cargo transportation and foreign economic activity (FEA) for customers from the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union and Europe. Our team of professionals, using its many years of experience in logistics, organizes international transport by road , sea , rail ... read POLYCUBE reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Minsk, Belarus
  • Advanced Shipping Logistics was established in 2014 by a group of logistics professionals with a vision of how a good freight forwarding company could and should operate. The management has made it their goal to recruit employees into the organization with the proper experience and dedication to operate at the highest levels. We believe in ... read ASL Company reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Cairo, Egypt
  • Since established on 2009 GWL experienced a fast customers base by setting client needs first as understanding customers is our essential key for success, since then our services been expanding to cover logistic supply chain all under one roof. We pride ourselves on having a passionate, well trained team, utilizing our own logistics resourcing, our ... read Golden Ways for Logistics reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Amman, Jordan
  • As a medium-sized corporate business, Nile Int’l, is independent of external capital al investors. This independence combined with flexibility and proximity enable us to serve our customers in the long-term with a high level of individuality. Nile Int’l , provides its clients a single point of contact for all their transportation needs , whether its ... read Nile International Freight Services reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    Amman, Jordan
  • Legend Logistics Shipping Company was founded in 2004 in Middle East by its chairman Mr.Mohammad Al Zoughbi, today we are a leading shipping company with 7 offices in middle east that give its services in ports around Persian Gulf, Mediterranean Sea, Red sea with a strong presence in Libyan and Syrian ports . The company ... read Legend Logistic reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Amman, Jordan
  • LOGISTICS NETWORK Vietnam Company’s Commitment to Take Charge in Service & Excellence of Transportation We are an independently owned freight forwarder with full service international logistics management and customs brokerage of reliable, cost-effective services to our clients worldwide. Combined with today’s state of the art equipment, advanced communications, and committed staff is the key to ... read Logistics Network Vietnam reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Hanoi, Vietnam
  • South Pacific Logistics S/B is a privately owned and operated a full-service 3PL and fulfillment located at Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. We specialize in offering straight-to-the-point, turn-around and customizable options that best suit your goods because we understand that every circumstance is unique Since 2006, South Pacific Logistics S/B is proud to serve as one ... read South Pacific Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
  • CROWN LOGISTICS LTD. (CLL) is a Bangladesh based professionally and financially sound company, established in 1998 at Dhaka as Corporate office and Branch office at Chittagong. The company is involved in all aspects of Shipping, International Sea and Air freight Forwarding and is moving forward steadily, based on the reputation of the company and management ... read Crown Logistics Ltd. reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    1998
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • The Leschaco Group is a global logistics service provider that combines Hanseatic tradition with cosmopolitanism and a spirit of innovation. “Experienced. Dedicated. Customized.” This is a fitting summary of the company’s philosophy: Based on decade-long experience teams of specialists set up customized solutions. The company was founded under the name of Lexzau, Scharbau in Hamburg ... read Leschaco reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1879
    Yongsan-gu, South Korea
  • It is pleasure to introduce ourselves as one of the largest Bangladeshi owned Logistic Service Provider. We are indeed a leading international Freight Forwarders Air & Ocean Freight Consolidator, Customer Broker and international Courier operator in Bangladesh. Time logistic started it journey in the year of 2002 and after a successful progress it was transformed ... read TIME LOGISTIC LTD reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Logistics Innovation that makes the world smaller; this is the customer value that Lotte Global Logistics strives to achieve.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Seoul, South Korea
  • Established in 1973, KCTC began our business with container terminal operation and has become one of the most prominent comprehensive logistics companies in Korea as we have created the accurate and integrated transportation system by expanding our business areas to include port stevedoring of export and import, bonded warehouse operation, inland transportation of containers, land ... read KCTC reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1973
    Seoul, South Korea
  • MOL Logistics supports the wide-ranging logistics needs of its customers by managing their total cargo on a global basis; customer satisfaction is the company’s primary aim. The company is uniquely positioned to leverage its considerable capabilities with the extensive infrastructure of the MOL organization. This includes value-added services and public warehousing, distribution centers, air, sea ... read MOL Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    Bangkok, Thailand
  • Freightrus is the leading international freight forwarding company which offer multitude services to meet every business demand. For more than two decades, we have been delivering logistic services on time. Therefore we have a customer in more than 30 countries around the world who are dependent on us for satisfying their logistic needs.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Miami, United States
  • International 3PL always strives to offer new and innovative solutions targeted at improving productivity and helping companies reach their goals. As one of the best logistics companies for many years we have partnered with different professionals to offer value added services to the logistics industries.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Miami, United States
  • Pearl Logistics Co., Ltd. (PLC) was a Thai company established and registered as Ltd Company in the year 2000 as an International Freight Forwarding company to specialize in handling cargo from Asia and an extensive worldwide network. Whether the prime consideration is to transport your freight by air, sea, land, or any combination there of, ... read Pearl Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2000
    Bangkok, Thailand
  • Crowley Maritime Corporation is a U.S.-owned and operated marine solutions, transportation and logistics company providing services in domestic and international markets through four operating lines of business that encompass Puerto Rico/Caribbean liner services; Latin America liner services; logistics; marine contract solutions; deep sea petroleum transportation; and petroleum transportation, distribution and sales in Alaska.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Miami, United States
  • Network International established operations in 1992 and are a 100% Irish owned company serving the Technology, Life Science, Healthcare, Media, Retail and Fashion industry sectors. Our facilities in Ireland and the UK provide a host of logistic services from final mile specialist distribution services to Global Freight Forwarding by Road, Air and Ocean transportation. We ... read Network International reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1992
    Dublin, Ireland
  • MOL Logistics supports the wide-ranging logistics needs of its customers by managing their total cargo on a global basis; customer satisfaction is the company’s primary aim.

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    Nairobi, Kenya

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Industry Leaders
Top-right · Both axes ≥ 50
1FIRMS

Strong on both Core Competencies and 360-Performance. These firms have proven track records, deep specialisation, and solid client outcomes. Default recommendation for most buyers.

Top 5 by composite score

1Vserve Ebusiness Solutions63 / 58
Industry Contenders
Top-left · Y ≥ 50, X < 50
1FIRMS

Strong execution but broader service mix. High-quality generalists - good fit if your project crosses multiple disciplines in one engagement.

Top 5 by composite score

1AMZ Prep40 / 65
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The 1 highest-scoring firms in the Industry Leaders quadrant. Each has both Core Competencies and 360-Performance ≥ 50. Click any card for the full profile.

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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

SGAsia Pacific$44/hr$44
INSouth Asia$40/hr$40
GBWestern Europe$38/hr$38
UAEastern Europe$36/hr$36
USNorth America$34/hr$34
MXLATAM$33/hr$33
ZAAfrica$31/hr$31
AUOceania$30/hr$30

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

~70%

Typical cost savings when moving a $100K/year dev contract from a premium market to a top value destination - comparable skill, comparable delivery quality.

All countries ranked by Value Score.

Every country with 100+ vetted firms in this category, ranked by Value Score.

CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
INIndia102$39/hr4.269View firms
USUnited States370$32/hr3.663View firms
INIndia
102 firms$39/hr4.2
Value Score69 / 100
USUnited States
370 firms$32/hr3.6
Value Score63 / 100

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If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Countries with the best Value Score for supply chain & logistics hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
United States · $0-24/hr

170 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 3.0 ★. Top picks: AMZ Prep, FREIGHT R US, International 3PL.

Mid-tier leader
United States · $50-99/hr

11 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: Speed Global Services, Future Forwarding, Farnell Freight Forwarders.

Top tier leader
China · $150+/hr

4 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: CTS International Logistic, Sino Shipping, DocShipper.

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Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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