Flexport

Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that offers online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides businesses with an online dashboard to understand, purchase, manage, and track essential services for global trade. Flexport specializes in customs brokerage, which includes customs clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings. Its freight forwarding services encompass ocean freight, air freight, and trucking and delivery. Additionally, Flexport offers supply chain services such as cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, fulfillment, product sourcing, and trade finance. By utilizing modern software, Flexport enhances the user experience in global trade, allowing logistics companies to optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively. The company's expertise enables businesses to focus on their core operations while ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to fulfillment and distribution centers.

Ryan Petersen

CEO & Founder

Past deals in Nigeria

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