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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  • Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Ltd is a leading Third Party logistics, clearing & forwarding and shipping service provider serving entire region of sub Saharan Africa independently and through other Productive Synergies sharing the spirit of excelling in the shipping industry, with physical presence in Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Nairobi, Malaba and Kampala.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2001
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Aeromarine Capital Group is a Kenyan Freight Clearing and Forwarding company driven by the unwavering belief in its original ideology being the combination of flexibility, speed and innovative spirit of an ever changing team with strength, security and integrity of a major Freight Clearing & Forwarding, Shipping and Freight Logistics provider. With years of experience ... read Aeromarine Capital reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • We are a dynamic company with many years of experience within the Freight & Logistics Industry. Our simple philosophy is to get things right, first time every time! By being pro-active, we provide increasingly creative solutions to our clients, whatever the nature of their business needs. Our concepts are understood and put into action by ... read M.A. Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • We are minority-owned and operated. While there are a host of minority-owned logistics companies, very few have capabilities in all modes of transportation. We offer a holistic approach to supply chain management. Our logistics services cover all modes of domestic and international cargo transport, customs house brokerage, warehousing and distribution. Our size is our competitive ... read HNM Global Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Orlando, United States
  • NFI is a fully integrated North American supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Camden, N.J. Privately held by the Brown family since its inception in 1932, NFI generates more than $2 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 12,600 associates. NFI owns facilities globally and operates approximately 50 million square feet of warehouse and ... read NFI reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    1932
    Orlando, United States
  • UWL is a full service, asset-based, global third-party logistics company (3PL). We are fully licensed and bonded to provide customs house brokerage, air freight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL), bulk liquid logistics (including FlexiTanks), supply chain solutions and logistics services internationally.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    Cleveland, United States
  • Alliance Air Freight is a full service freight company offering LTL truck, Full Truckload, Rail, domestic & international air freight and ocean freight services. Alliance Air Freight specializes in heavyweight shipping for commercial, manufacturing, industrial and eBay customers. Routinely our customers rave about our ability in providing timely proof of freight deliveries along with our ... read Alliance Air Freight reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Dallas, United States
  • Kingz International Logistics Inc. is leading worldwide shipper of autos, trucks, buses, boats, construction equipment and various other pieces of machinery. We can handle shipments to ports all over the African countries from any city within the United States. Our company can offer pick-up services from your door and deliver it to the port of ... read Kingz International Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Dallas, United States
  • Future Forwarding was formed in 1977 and we are proud to remain a privately owned, totally independent company. Our Independence gives us the flexibility to source the best deals and services available to our customers as we are not affiliated with any particular Shipping Lines or Airlines.

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1977
    Atlanta, United States
  • At Sealink, we believe there is a better way to do freight. Logistics is often a complicated and confusing process, but it doesn’t have to be. We focus on simplifying shipping for customers by bringing freight & it’s visibility online. We use technology to offer enhanced visibility to your shipment, making it easy for you ... read Sealink International reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2003
    Plano, United States
  • Chain Logistics is an industry leader that allocates professional, high-quality logistical solutions catered to your needs. We built our company on the foundations of honesty, integrity and outstanding customer care with an emphasis on partnership. True to our name, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide powerful services to meet any of the unique ... read CHAIN LOGISTICS reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Jersey City, United States
  • Everything we do starts with integrity. When we say personalized service we mean it. We know what it’s like to navigate every point to your destination with a comprehensive allocation of strategic resources. We are dedicated to serving you with premier, worry-free, door-to-door logistic management. So you can relax! We consistently deliver a moving experience ... read LMJ Logistics reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Edison, United States
  • Cargoways Logistics, LLC is an asset based 3PL provider, with executive offices in Houston, TX, along with branch offices in CT, MA, VA, Mexico and Canada; with representation in over 120 countries worldwide. The company was founded in 1976 as Hub Shipping in Massachusetts and changed names to Cargoways Logistics, LLC in 2004 after the ... read Cargoways Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1974
    Houston, United States
  • R+L Carriers is a family owned freight shipping company built on the idea that a satisfied customer is and always will be our number one priority. That ideal is not only reflected in our mission statement but in everything we do. From our world class customer service to our professional and courteous drivers we strive ... read R+L Carriers reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Wilmington, United States
  • L&M Transportation Services is a third-party, non asset-based logistics company headquartered in Raleigh, NC, with companion offices in Nogales, AZ, Jacksonville, FL, and Thomasville, NC. LMTS handles dry, frozen and refrigerated truckload freight, with a specialization in fresh produce. LMTS manages produce loads from all growing areas and ports to all forty-eight contiguous states, Mexico, ... read LMTS reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1977
    Raleigh, United States
  • Trinity Logistics, a Burris Logistics Company, is a leading Third-Party Logistics provider that believes in a people-centric approach to transportation and technology. For the past 40 years, we have arranged global freight solutions to our customers and network of over 70,000 carriers. Trinity provides freight management and managed transportation solutions for major modes including Truckload, ... read Trinity Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1979
    Seaford, United States
  • In 1958, Thurman Averitt founded Livingston Merchant's Co-op, a small trucking company that hauled dry goods mostly between Nashville TN and Livingston TN. In 1969, Thurman incorporated his small company and called it Averitt Express. While making regular deliveries in Nashville, Thurman became acquainted with a young dockworker who helped him unload his trailer. This ... read Averitt reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1971
    Chesapeake, United States
  • Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and ... read Descartes reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1981
    Silver Spring, United States
  • With over 82,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on high value-added segments such as IT-based integrated logistics solutions.

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    1890
    Boston, United States
  • ACSFC Logistics was established in 2007 under the laws of the Republic of Liberia. The company is brain child of a prolific stewardship of Mr. Bosco Ngan of GMT Shipping Hong Kong and Mr. Abraham Carlison Sesay, now Director of ACSFC logistics. The establishment of the company came as a result of demand for logistics ... read ACSFC Logistic reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    St. Louis, United States
  • Fridenson Group is one of Israel's oldest logistics companies. Established in 1975, the group is considered one of the leading logistics providers, offering a full range of supply chain services from the point of origin to the customer's doorstep, including international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, land transportation, terminals and storage facilities, and complex projects. Fridenson ... read Fridenson reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1975
    Tel Aviv, Israel
  • ICL is your best logistic partner. We provide comprehensive solutions under one roof for all your logistics requirements.ICL is one of the top companies in its industry, with branches at all major ports and inland borders. We are constantly developing and enhancing our wide range of logistic initiatives and solutions for the complete supply chain.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Tel Aviv, Israel
  • A one-stop solution for our customer's logistics and supply chain management requirements. As international freight forwarders, our services are aimed and designed specifically to serve all types of projects, through our network of agents, partners, and strategic alliances all over the world.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1988
    Dubai, UAE
  • Blue Bell Shipping LLC was founded by Mr Pradeep Menon in 1987 with the aim of supporting the industry with specialized sea, air and logistics services. Being based in Dubai, gave us the impetus to grow with the vision of Dubai, ably supported by the excellent land, sea, air and logistics infrastructure which was developed ... read Blue Bell Shipping reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1987
    Dubai, UAE
  • From our philosophy to our clients our beliefs and company culture are always aimed at adding value to your supply chain. More than anything, we are committed to delivering the best, most efficient solution at the lowest delivered cost and would welcome an opportunity to put our team of professionals to work for you. Please ... read Magno International reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Houston, United States
  • For more than 80 years, our customers have looked to us to move freight safely and securely. We do the right things the right way. It's our culture – and in our DNA.

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    1935
    Green Bay, United States
  • Ekol, an integrated logistics company founded in 1990, provides best-in-class international freight, warehousing, domestic distribution, foreign trade, customs, and supply chain management services in 15 countries. Ekol’s business model is bolstered by technological inspiration which blends mind, heart and consciousness while constantly offering customers integrated, interconnected and innovative solutions. Ekol is always one step ahead ... read Ekol Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1990
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • EasyWay Logistics, the fast growing logistics service provider caters to our Customers’ requirements in terms of International Freight Forwarding. Being at the forefront has enabled us to offer a great deal of expertise in the custom clearing and forwarding industry. EasyWay Logistics is having its own Customs House Agents (CHA) license and its own transportation ... read EasyWay Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    Chennai, India
  • Since we began operations in 1988, OIA has expanded services and global reach to become a leading supply chain management company with a unique blend of global logistics and packaging optimization services. Still, we believe it is our dedicated staff of the industry’s best professionals that makes the difference. With deep roots in innovation and ... read OIA Global reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1988
    Portland, United States
  • OCEANAIR is New England’s global leader in international transportation logistics. As one of the area’s largest independent service providers and freight forwarders, we provide cross-industry logistical services which deliver value in all aspects of the supply chain regardless of size, weight or location through our extensive global network.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1983
    Portland, United States
  • Our expertise in transport management and planning allows us to design a solutionccAas that meets your needs and also quickly respond to any event disruptions, such as weather. Integrated Road networks, covering the US. Through our national network and state-of-the-art technology, we are able to monitor and dynamically react to situations such as adverse weather, ... read Trans-Link reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2000
    Providence, United States
  • TLC has years of experience in the logistics field, which enabled us to build a private fleet of carriers servicing the transport of freight across the nation and around the globe. TLC offers flexible options for every shipping need. From a single shipment to managing shipping for your entire supply chain, when we take charge ... read The Logistix Company reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Providence, United States
  • Ontario Container Transport Inc. is a container transportation company that utilizes truck drayage to provide freight services to container providers. We move containers door-to-door, ramp-to-ramp or any combination. We can move your containers!

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Woodbridge, Canada
  • Welcome to Carry Cargo International, one of the leading freight forwarding and worldwide shipping companies. Based in Leeds, UK we have the experience and expertise to help you import, export and transport goods worldwide.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Leeds, United Kingdom
  • Since 1991 from our base in Leeds, we have built a team of logistics specialists that are excellent project managers going over and above to ensure that our client’s products, goods and personal belongings are transported around the world safely and successfully. What sets us apart from other companies is our attention to detail; we ... read Tudor International Freight reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1991
    Leeds, United Kingdom
  • HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT LIMITED is an airlines/aviation company based out of 364 HIGH STREET HARLINGTON, HAYES, United Kingdom.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Hayes, United Kingdom
  • Cargoconnect is a Global Logistics provider delivering high quality, reliable and professional solutions and pride ourselves on building client relationships through transparency and flexibility. We understand the future of our business is understanding yours, so our ethic is important but simple - integrity, transparency, reliability. With 30 years’ experience in all aspects of Global Logistics ... read Cargoconnect Pty Ltd reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2014
    Brisbane, Australia
  • We have been established for over 30 years and in that time we have grown from a small, independent company, into one of the UK’s leading businesses within our sector. Our clients can be assured that in a turbulent market Uniexpress will be here to look after them now and in the future. We specialise ... read Uniexpress reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Lalita Logistics And Agencies Private Limited popularly known as “Raghav Bulk Movers” upto 2009. Founded in 1988 by Mr. Ajay Kumar Agarwal, as a logistic firm at Hyderabad and has grown up in transportation business and crossed many Milestones finally settled as one of the “Logistics Giant” in this competitive environment. Lalita Logistics is basically ... read Lalita Logistics And Agencies reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    Hyderabad, India
  • Your cargo is valuable and deserves tailor-made, highly professional care – beyond standardised solutions. What may you expect from Kopf + Lübben Cargo Services? Naturally, a high degree of commitment and individual service in the fields of ocean, air and road freight, warehousing and logistics and associated services. All from a single source! Founded in ... read Kopf & Lübben reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1976
    Frankfurt, Germany
  • We are an established freight forwarding company who pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service. Our focus on speed of quotation, accuracy of documentation and competitive pricing, creates a transparent and trusted relationship with our customer base. Our depth of knowledge in freight and logistics enables NS Shipping to provide a range of logistical services ... read NS Shipping reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Röhlig is an owner run logistics company, that offers solutions in the field of sea freight, air freight, project logistics and contract logistics. The family-owned company was founded in 1852 in Bremen, Germany. Today, its network covers more than 2,000 people in over 30 countries. Röhlig supports its clients as a reliable partner. The company ... read Röhlig Logistics reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1852
    Hamburg, Germany
  • FWD Freight Services Limited is a Liverpool, UK, based Freight Forwarder. Established in 1986, we have 30+ years of experience providing International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services. We are a highly respected Freight Forwarder within the shipping industry, and are members of BIFA, GTO and the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, as well as being an ... read FWD Freight Services reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1986
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • DFS Worldwide is an independent privately owned freight forwarding, logistics management and international shipping company, that provides exceptional services to commercial clients, private individuals and agents worldwide.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Feltham, United Kingdom
  • When we, two brothers, established Easting, we believed that the company was destined for success in the future. Easting development is ensured by principles of overall operational synergies. Each company of the group systematically supplements each other, while unified and efficiently managed operational infrastructure strengthens competitive advantages. We managed to bring together a team of ... read Easting reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    Vilnius, Lithuania
  • Trusted by more than 3000 organizations in Romania and worldwide, IB Cargo handles 45 thousand shipments by road, hires trucks for over 25 millions kilometers, ships 1,6 million kg of cargo by air and 3300 TEUs by sea all over the world. IB Cargo’s portfolio includes one stop shop freight forwarding solutions: by road, air ... read IB Cargo reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2008
    Bucharest, Romania
  • AMS Freight & Logistics is a Romanian established company, having a team encouraged by strong professional background and who are proud to assist their partners with solutions in various areas of freight forwarding such as (not limited to) sea freight, air freight, land freight, warehousing, project cargo, customs brokerage and cargo insurance.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Bucharest, Romania
  • DTS Logistic Services Srl is a shipping agency located in Romania specialized in International & Domestic transportation field, as well as in integrated logistics. As your reliable partner we do dispatch all over the world, handling all types of transportation services.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Bucharest, Romania

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

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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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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
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102 firms$39/hr4.2
Value Score69 / 100
USUnited States
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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
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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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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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