Global Forwarding
We’ll keep your freight moving efficiently between countries and continents, fully compliant.
International scope, local expertise
XPO ships goods of all sizes and weights anywhere in the world. Our experienced team will guide your freight across customs points, providing local oversight at thousands of destinations through our global network of forwarding experts.
You will have superior visibility into freight in transit through our secure digital portal, with timely access to order details and tracking status. All customs filings with government agencies, as well as pickup and delivery data, are fully documented. We can also provide tailored forwarding services for oversized or out-of-gauge cargo, or goods that require special handling.
Key capabilities
OTI and NVOCC – Licensed ocean transportation intermediary and non-vessel operating common carrier
Export and import – Domestic-to-foreign and foreign-to-foreign shipments
Worldwide expertise – A strong local presence in countries across the globe, with centralized control
Customs clearance – Licensed customs brokers in place to facilitate all filings, bonds, duties and taxes
Export and Import
FCL
Full container load
LCL
Less-than-container consolidation
LOLO
Lift-on and lift-off loads that don’t fit into a container
RORO
Roll-on and roll-off vehicles and wheeled machinery
Vessel charter
Large volumes, oversized cargo or bulk loads
Bulk
Primarily commodities, such as chemicals, raw materials or liquids
Air charter
Dedicated aircraft
On-board courier
Hand-carried
Direct
Next available flight
Consolidation
Weekly scheduled flights to major destinations
Documentation
Letters of credit, sight drafts and certificates of origin
Customs clearance
Customs filings, ISF filings, bonds, duties and taxes
Cargo Insurance
Asset value protection
Project services
Oversized or out-of-gauge cargo
Foreign-to-foreign
Originates and terminates outside of XPO’s countries of operation
Highlights by Country
Domestic Services
Air charter
Dedicated aircraft
NFO
Next flight out
Ground expedite
Exclusive-use vehicle
Day-specific
Next-day, two business days or three business days: morning or afternoon arrival
Deferred
Delivery within five business days
Full truckload
Large weight or volume, enough to fill a trailer
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
Less-than-truckload arrangements for smaller loads
Onsite asset retrieval
Management of technology asset disposal or remarketing
Exhibition forwarding
Management of trade show equipment transportation
Special handling
Medical equipment, life sciences, government and military freight