Flexport

flexport.com
Inventory Management
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AI-powered logistics for the real world

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Overview

Flexport is an advanced technology platform for global trade that automates logistics from factory floor to customer door. It combines AI-driven decision making with real-world execution to drive cost savings in international freight forwarding while building leaner, faster supply chains. The platform provides end-to-end visibility, control, and optimization across ocean freight, air freight, trucking, customs brokerage, and fulfillment services.

Features

19 features across 13 categories

AI & Optimization(1)

Freight Forwarding Control TowerAI

Machine learning based consolidation and routing engine for air and ocean shippers that reduces international freight spend by average of 10% through real-time consolidation

Advisory Services(1)

Trade AdvisoryPremium

Expert trade advisory services for supply chain optimization and trade compliance

Air Freight(1)

Air Freight Services

Flexible air freight solutions including charter services with live shipment updates and actionable reports

Compliance & Customs(6)

AI Compliance AuditorAIPremium

AI-powered tool for automated compliance auditing and validation

Customs Brokerage

Combination of technology and licensed customs brokers with customs entry automation, duty drawback algorithms, and trade advisory programs

Duty Drawback

Automated duty drawback programs and algorithms to recover duties on exported goods

Product LibraryPremium

Comprehensive product classification and compliance library for tariff and regulatory purposes

Tariff Refund CalculatorPremium

Tool to calculate and optimize tariff refunds and duty recovery

Tariff SimulatorPremium

Industry leading compliance technology for tariff simulation and planning

Core Platform(1)

Flexport PlatformAI

Central technology platform integrating all logistics services with unified data structure and control

Financial Services(1)

Working Capital ServicesPremium

Financial solutions to optimize working capital ratios and cash flow

Fulfillment & E-Commerce(2)

Flexport Fulfillment

Fast, reliable fulfillment nationwide with 99% on-time shipping and 97%+ on-time delivery, including data-driven demand planning

Omnichannel Fulfillment

Single pool of inventory fulfilled from network of fulfillment centers enabling shipping anywhere and selling everywhere

Ground Transportation(1)

Trucking Services

Integrated trucking solutions including drayage, cartage, FTL, and LTL with SKU-level visibility and customized pricing

Insurance & Risk Management(1)

Cargo Insurance

Integrated cargo insurance solutions for shipments

Ocean Freight(1)

Ocean Freight Services

Digitized freight forwarding with FCL and ocean consolidation services, SKU-level tracking from PO creation through clearance and delivery

Order Management(1)

Order Management

End-to-end order management and orchestration across logistics execution

Sustainability(1)

Climate ServicesPremium

Supply chain sustainability and climate impact measurement services

Visibility & Tracking(1)

Supply Chain Visibility

Gain visibility and control over entire global logistics network with SKU-level track-and-trace milestones for all POs, syncing data across key supply chain applications

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Flexport. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Flexport alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 19 features.

Buy Flexport

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Flexport saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 19 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

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