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.

Are you in search of the most reliable ocean freight companies? While ocean freight forwarding is one of the most economical modes of transporting goods, it is also the safest and provides the added benefit of careful supervision. With an exhaustive number of service providers available in the market, the selection process to find a reliable ocean freight forwarder becomes an overwhelming task. Goodfirms is the perfect companion in this search as it brings you a list of companies with a complete analysis of their capabilities. The reviews and ratings associated with these companies help you determine the best option for your business needs. We request you to come along and find the best ocean freight shipping service for your next lot of shipments.

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  • At AW Ship Management Ltd, we provide a complete ship management service from new build, valuation, repair and maintenance to crewing, purchasing and accountancy. For more than a century, we have proven ourselves to be leaders in the UK’s maritime industry and key players in all the world’s shipping markets.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    London, United Kingdom
  • At International removals companies we take the hassle out of moving and shipping to another country. We are here to simplify the planning and moving process and get you where you need to be in the world. If you're looking for reliable international movers then you're in the right place.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    London, United Kingdom
  • "ASTRAMAR LIEPAJA K.A." IS A CO-OWNER HOLDING GROUP LSEZ "PIEMARE" AND "KRASTS INVESTS" LTD. FROM 1997 THE COMPANY "ASTRAMAR LIEPAJA K.A.", IS A MEMBER OF LATVIAN SHIP BROKERS AND AGENTS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NALSA). FROM 1996 THE COMPANY IS A MEMBER OF LATVIAN ASSOCIATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND LOGISTICS (LAFF).

    NA
    2 - 9
    1997
    Liepaja, Latvia
  • Burmester & Stüve - Navegação S.A. is an independent shipping agency established in Portugal for more than 125 years. Over the years, we coped with the profound changes that shaped the maritime industry, without compromising our business philosophy and corporate identity, which are both key in our on-going success. Apart from the traditional husbandry and ... read Burmester & Stuve reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1971
    Lisbon, Portugal
  • B&M is a fully independent owned Company formed in 1997 by Hans Bugge and Ansgar Müschen. Its headquarters are located in Chile’s capital Santiago, from where all operational and administrative matters are coordinated. B&M has a vast experience in all aspects of the local and international shipping market. We would like to draw your attention ... read B&M reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Santiago, Chile
  • FastMark Corporation, Shipper NVOCC was founded in 1994. The headquarters are located in Miami, Florida, United States and have an area of ​​3,000 m2. FastMark Corporation also has offices in Santiago - Chile, Miami - USA, Asunción - Paraguay and agents around the world.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1994
    Santiago, Chile
  • A connected world, in which ourcustomers trade successfullyand make better decisions inevery port, everywhere.The Inchcape Group traces its origins back to this year, when two Scottish merchants from Campbeltown, William Mackinnon and Robert Mackenzie, formed a general merchanting partnership, Mackinnon Mackenzie & Company (MMC) in Calcutta.

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1847
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Global trade has always depended on the port and since 1847 Inchcape Shipping Services has provided the local knowledge and means to deliver port calls that enable business to ship smoothly and trade successfully. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 270 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and ... read Inchcape Shipping Services reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1847
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Lyra was created in 2012 by a team of professionals with extensive experience in the maritime navigation market, committed to offering new efficient alternatives for the transportation of bulk cargo in coastal and long-haul routes. Having its EBN (Brazilian Shipping Company) authorization granted on May 31, 2012 by the National Waterway Transport Agency (Antaq), Lyra ... read Lyra reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Besides our territorial presence, we can rely on a competent and experienced Team of colleagues who are completely dedicated to performing their duties to offer our Brazilian and International clients the best possible attendance. All of our efforts are to do justice to our History, which started over 100 years ago and which our Directors ... read WILLIAMS reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1880
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • The mission of Sea Pioneer Shipping Corporation is to cover clients' needs with professionally operated bulkers and tankers fleet in a most efficient way, warranting a safe, cost-effective and trouble-free transportation of cargoes. The Top Management is committed to actively participate in the implementation of the Company's Management System and to provide the necessary conditions ... read Sea Pioneer reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1969
    Athens, Greece
  • transeaways was established in 1998 to provide total logistics solutions to all importers and exporters in Kuantan and East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It started with 2 aggressive and ambitious master degree graduate young man who wish to develop a more competitive and value added shipping services to all the importers and exporters in Kuantan. ... read Transeaways Shipping reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1998
    Kuantan, Malaysia
  • Welcome to Sea Shipping Line, a globally integrated Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier. Founded in 1986, we are licensed and bonded by the Federal Maritime Commission as an Ocean Transport Intermediary.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1986
    Oakland, United States
  • Maritime Endeavors Shipping Co. (MESC) is a leading shipping agency in the U.S. Gulf with years of dedicated service built around deep knowledge and commitment to the industry and the region.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1992
    Houston, United States
  • Johnson Exports LLC is an international Logistics, non-vessel operating common carrier (N.V.O.C.C.) and freight forwarding company specializing in Supply chain management, shipping containers, heavy machinery and vehicles to West Africa, Europe, and other major ports worldwide. With vast experience in the logistics and shipping business, we have the expertise to accommodate your logistics and shipping ... read Johnson Exports reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    Raleigh, United States
  • Moran Shipping Agencies is proudly celebrating 80 years of steamship agency excellence in 2017. From our humble beginnings in Providence, Rhode Island in 1937, to becoming the largest independent steamship agency in North America today, we could not have achieved this without the support of our loyal and valued clients, our superb vendors and our ... read Moran Shipping Agencies reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Portland, United States
  • Since 1997 Sure Express has been meeting and exceeding our client’s custom shipping needs with the highest quality of expertise. We offer professional crating and packaging with worldwide deliveries and shipping.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Portland, United States
  • At Craters & Freighters, we have a nationwide network of offices and a multitude of global resources to provide our customers with specialty crating, packaging and a seamless transportation process. Behind this powerhouse however, are your local representatives who take full responsibility for ensuring the safety of your valuable items and who are there when ... read Craters & Freighters reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1990
    Golden, United States
  • Like booking accommodation online, SeaRates - allows customers to get prices online and book shipments directly from the website. SeaRates is a trusted community marketplace for people to send goods around the world. The SeaRates.com helps to arrange the international cargo delivery from 1m³ or 50 kg till shiploads. Thanks to world-class customer service and ... read SeaRates reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    2005
    Dubai, UAE
  • An internationally recognised customs broker with 17 years Australian industry experience, Peter McRae founded Platinum Freight® Management in 2000. It has grown to become a leading independent national customs brokering and freight forwarding company with international offices.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Canberra, Australia
  • We specialize in air, ocean, inland transportation and all related services with a professional, experienced team ready to meet your demands. As International Freight Shippers , we are a one-stop service provider with a network of more than 200 affiliates worldwide, offering advanced shipping services, customs clearance and operations, warehouse management and logistics support products. ... read EZ Shipping reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Miami, United States
  • D & K Freight was established 2005 Based in East London. At D & K Freight we consider ourselves partners to our clients, we know we are not just service providers because we understand that our success is directly dependent on the success of our clients, with this same mindset, we treat every transaction as ... read D & K Freight reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2005
    London, United Kingdom
  • Bigsam Global Logistics offer cargo service to and from Africa at affordable prices via Air and Sea Freight to and from Nigeria and other African Countries

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Manchester, United Kingdom
  • We offer a Global Logistics Network and also high quality distribution facilities which are staffed by dedicated teams of the top experts. We have survived & thrived for 43 years because we give people the service they want & we never disappoint them.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Founded in 1985, Australian owned AGS World Transport provides wholesale forwarding services to freight forwarders nationally and internationally. Our AGS headquarters are located in Sydney, with regional offices strategically situated in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Fremantle. Over the last 30 years, we have successfully established an extensive network of agents who enable us to offer ... read AGS World Transport reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1985
    Sydney, Australia
  • Company founder Zahra Jaafar established GSA Freight Logistics in 2006. Zahra opened offices in Mascot, NSW, and ran a one-person operation with a focus on global express courier services. She developed relationships with some of the largest well-known courier companies, obtained discounts off the courier retail prices, and passed on the savings direct to customers. ... read GSA Freight Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2006
    Sydney, Australia
  • Pacific Air Cargo was established in 1992, Since then we have been providing a fully integrated, quality international freight forwarding service. We are fully IATA accredited. Over the years we have developed solid links with shipping lines and Airlines which means we can offer you the best service, at the most competitive rates. Situated within ... read Pacific Air Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1992
    Brisbane, Australia
  • Warren Global Logistics is a continuation of the Warren name and its involvement with logistics in Australia. John Warren, the managing director of Warren Global Logistics, who was previously associated with Warren Done International, WDM International and most recently Coast Cargo has now linked in partnership with his daughter Laura Warren in this new venture. ... read Warren Global Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Burleigh Heads, Australia
  • To explore, to expand and to grow professionally in cargo transportation and logistics industry. To offer our customers increasing quality and optimal cost service. To develop our service and to make our presence known in international logistics business. To become your partner, providing with best solutions of services in logistics.

    NA
    250 - 999
    2006
    Riga, Latvia
  • PT. Dart Air Expressindo was incorporated in jakarta on July 11th 1991. Headed by Mrs. Julianti Susanto and her team of Professional, PT. Dart Air Expressindo has become one of leading freight forwarding company in Indonesia with strong financial background and wordlwide network.Our Headquarter is located in Jakarta, Indonesia with branches located in Bandung, Surabaya ... read Dart Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1991
    Jakarta, Indonesia
  • FTL Group is a highly diversified company that was incorporated in Singapore and establishing its Group HQ here.It provides a wide spread of service offerings ranging across supply chain management, project management, strategic sourcing & procurement, and distributorship.

    NA
    250 - 999
    Tokyo, Japan
  • UN OCEAN & AIR LOGISTICS CO., LTD(Hereafter Called “SOA “) is of worldwide scope and resources since its foundation in TAIWAN CARGO FORWAEDER. With offices in Taiwan, and Hong Kong, China and through the entire world, SOA LOGISTICS has its disposal a worldwide agents with whom it has established close relationship, and takes confidence in ... read SUN OCEAN & AIR LOGISTICS CO. LTD reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Taoyuan, Taiwan
  • Golden Well headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, was established in 2003.We Golden Well headquartered in Taipei, was established in 2003. We are a group of passionate and dynamic logistics solution provider.Not only deliver the expertise and specialized services in both Air and Ocean freight service that help your business run more efficiently and effectively than you ... read Golden Well International Logistic Co Ltd reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2003
    Xizhi, Taiwan
  • Founder Air & Sea Cargo Co., Ltd was established in 1968 in Taipei, Taiwan. Being the forerunner, vigorous, experienced and mature player in this market, over the past 50 years, Founder today is proud of its leading role in the cargo forwarding industry on Taiwan. We are based in Taipei, Taiwan. Recently, with an aim ... read Founder Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1968
    Xizhi, Taiwan
  • Having been in the logistics industry since 1993, we at African Salihiya Cargo and Clearing — popularly known by our brand name ‘ASCC Logistics’ — have perfect understanding of what matters to our clients most. It isn’t timely delivery. It isn’t that your consignment gets from source to destination. It isn’t that it gets to ... read ASCC Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1993
    Webuye, Kenya
  • BuzyB Shipping Logistics Jeddah Saudi Arabia, is a seaworthy, airworthy and a trustworthy company, that has grown from a world best shipping & freight B2B web site portal into a complete freight forwarding, logistics, transport, and shipping agency services providers

    NA
    50 - 249
    2009
    Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
  • Valuehandlers has been delivering Cargoes to and from Nigeria since 2011 and has thus acquired an extensive expertise in Freight Forwarding, Cargo handling and servicing, International trade representation, Procurement advisory and support, warehousing, Logistics and shipping agency. Having based ourselves on the features demanded by large companies, we have created seamless process that are now ... read Value Handlers reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Lagos, Nigeria
  • Kugym Global Cargo Services will provide a critical link in the domestic logistics. By connecting major Nigerian cargo markets with frequent all-cargo service it will deliver high-quality, time-definite scheduled air cargo service, enabling freight forwarders to connect to major markets quickly and dependably. It will offer these core services:

    NA
    50 - 249
    Abuja, Nigeria
  • We are a company specialized in door-to-door transportation and handling of air and sea cargo from the United States to Panama, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. For more than a decade we have managed to provide a quality service based on professional attention and human sentiment, the support of our clients guarantees our trajectory, they ... read AtuPuerta reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    Orlando, United States
  • Sun Cargo has established in 2003, a Hong Kong based company.Since the establishment of Sun Cargo with our fact proven rapid expansion, Sun Cargo's offices network has been extended our coverage from 2 to 15 Offices where includes Home-Base in Hong Kong, together with major gateways in PRC China such as, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou ... read Sun Cargo reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2003
    NYC, United States
  • We are a U.S. Customs House Broker licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and by the National Customs Brokers/Forwarders Association of America, Inc. The company was established in February 1969. We were the first Japanese owned Customs Brokerage Company on the East Coast. The majority of our clientele are Japanese companies.Since the establishment ... read Thor Air Freight Crop. reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1968
    NYC, United States
  • Pinpoint Global Logistics, Ltd. is an American owned freight solutions provider. The company is privately held and both owners have extensive experience in the freight forwarding industry with specific focus on the South Pacific trade lanes. All staff at Pinpoint Global Logistics have global industry expertise backed with an energized, proactive work ethic with a ... read Pinpoint reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1990
    NYC, United States
  • K” Line Logistics (USA), Inc. is an International Freight Forwarding company and U.S. Customs Broker with over 35 years of experience. Since our beginning in Tokyo in 1960 our company has continued to grow with over 70 locations employing over 1,600 professionals worldwide. In addition to these offices, “K” Line Logistics has agencies in 70 ... read "K" Line Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1960
    San Francisco, United States
  • Quartz Logistics Inc. was established in 2011. The company is founded by former managers of Trans Union Group (TUG), Summit Global Logistic, and Toll Group. Each brings experience and knowledge accumulated from working within the industry for well over 25 years. With our affiliated companies and oversea subsidiaries, Quartz offers a vast global network that ... read Quartz Logistics reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    City of Industry, United States
  • Interlog employees are empowered to make decisions. Vertical management structures cause major issues with customer communication and decision-making. This causes internal delays as service reps rely on uninvolved managers to execute. Interlog takes an inverted approach by empowering our staff to make decisions. This allows our team to act on the information we directly receive ... read Interlog USA reviews & insights

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    Minneapolis, United States
  • From single shipments to complex over-dimensional and foreign requests, we have customized shipping and logistics solutions. Our collaborations with local suppliers as well as global air and ocean partners enable us to offer our customers the most cost-effective routing and pricing options. The wide and versatile range of services offered by Friends Cargo is backed ... read Friends Cargo Services reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
  • FPF Global Limited are a Hampshire based freight forwarding and customs clearance agent, providing import & export freight services to customers across the UK. We are experts at shipping from China to the UK, operating our own sea freight and air freight services from all major locations in China.

    NA
    2 - 9
    2016
    Southampton, United Kingdom
  • S2 Shipping is a leading ship agency in India that offers a comprehensive range of ship services like ship technical services, crew change services, store provision services, and cargo agent services. S2 Shipping is able to provide its clients with the flexibility and expertise they need to ship their goods safely and efficiently, with a ... read S2 Shipping reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2017
    Noida, India

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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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Algorithm at a glance
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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
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

Where the firms are.

Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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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
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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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