SEA FREIGHT LOGISTICS
FOR MANUFACTURING
Plan transcontinental flows with greater reliability,
smarter routing, and tighter cost control
Plan transcontinental flows with greater reliability, smarter routing, and tighter cost control
24/7
operational support
Optimized
routing strategy
Preferred
carrier access
Own
consol solutions
Gain control over global ocean operations
Built on our sea freight logistics expertise and global network to improve planning accuracy and maintain consistent performance across maritime routes
Structured
routing
Carrier selection, lane design, and consolidation strategies aligned to streamline freight flow and support more effective ocean planning.
Cost
optimization
Shipment design based on consolidation, routing, and volume forecasting to optimize spend and reduce cost variability.
Coordinated
execution
Alignment across origin, port, customs, and inland teams through defined SOPs, SLAs, and local operational control.
Sea freight logistics for every
shipment model
FCL
Best for high-volume and dedicated shipments
Provides secured container capacity to improve control, enable more predictable execution, and align with recurring ocean freight needs.
LCL
Best for flexible and lower-volume shipments
Enables access to shared container capacity to move smaller shipments with greater efficiency and consistent performance across global trade lanes.
BCO
Best for multi-supplier planning
Groups cargo from multiple suppliers into a coordinated shipment model to improve control, reduce fragmentation, and optimize landed freight cost.
Industrial projects
Best for oversized and technically complex cargo
Handles specialized planning and execution for heavy and engineering-intensive shipments requiring close coordinationand secure transport.
Is your cargo too complex for standard shipping?
Connect directly with our specialists to manage oversized shipments
with the control and coordination they require
For the world’s most
demanding industries
From complex manufacturing environments to highly regulated industries, xpd global supports global supply chains across automotive, industrial machinery, energy, chemicals, infrastructure, and consumer goods sectors.
Sea freight logistics for the scale of global manufacturing
Carrier
network access
Gain preferred capacity, optimized routing, and aligned service levels through direct relationships with top ocean carriers.
Consolidation
infrastructure
Maintain consistent flow through structured consolidation setups that improve planning stability and space availability across recurring shipments.
Production-aligned
execution
Keep shipments aligned with production schedules through coordinated handling across origin, ports, and inland operations.
Trusted by manufacturers with no room for error
Large-scale industrial cargo
delivered across continents
Large-scale industrial cargo delivered across continents
September 7, 2023
A complex break bulk operation required moving oversized industrial equipment from China to Mexico under tight coordination and handling constraints. The shipment was executed through specialized planning, vessel selection, and controlled execution to ensure safe delivery and maintain project timelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
We support a wide range of container types, selected based on cargo characteristics and handling requirements, including:
Standard 20’ DC
40’ DC & High Cube
Open Top
Flat Rack
Reefer
Hazardous cargo includes goods that require special handling due to risks to people, cargo integrity, or the environment.
Our sea freight logistics teams are certified to coordinate these shipments, ensuring compliance, proper documentation, and controlled handling across the entire transport process.
Sea freight rates are influenced by market and operational conditions such as peak season demand, carrier capacity, and fuel-related adjustments like the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF).
We help customers anticipate these variables and plan shipments with greater cost predictability.
Talk with a sea freight expert
who understands your industry
Talk with a sea freight expert who understands your industry
1. Tell us
what’s at risk
Share your cargo details, timeline, and operational priorities based on the urgency of your shipment.
2. We design
the fastest solution
Our specialists identify the best routing, carrier strategy, and service level to move your shipment efficiently.
3. We execute
with full control
From booking to delivery, our teams coordinate every step to keep your supply chain moving.