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Flexport

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A technology platform for global logistics and freight forwarding, led by CEO Ryan Peterson.


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Summary

Flexport Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in San Francisco, California, specializing in supply chain management and logistics. Founded in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, order management, delivery, trade financing, insurance, and fulfillment, leveraging software and AI to streamline global logistics. With thousands of employees and annual revenues exceeding $3.3 billion, Flexport serves over 10,000 customers across 112 countries. Ryan Peterson, the founder and former CEO, has highlighted the significant impact of trade policies, such as tariffs, on the supply chain, noting effects like ocean freight declines and the strategic use of bonded warehouses in Mexico to mitigate costs.

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  • Type

    American multinational corporation, Digital freight forwarder, Supply chain management and logistics company

  • Services

    Order management, Delivery, Trade financing, Insurance, Freight forwarding, Customs brokerage, Fulfillment, Ocean & Air Freight, Control Tower, Parcel Service

  • Headquarters

    San Francisco, California, United States

  • Annual Revenue

    More than $3.3 billion

  • Inception Date

    2013-01-01

  • Key Technology

    Software, AI, Reasoning Models

  • Customers Served

    Over 10,000 customers in 112 countries

  • Number of Employees

    Thousands

Timeline
  • Flexport Inc. was founded. (Source: Wikidata)

    2013-01-01

  • Flexport Parcel Service became available to EasyPost customers. (Source: Web Search)

    2023-07-10

  • Flexport Parcel Service became available to EasyPost customers. (Source: Web Search)

    2023-08-18

  • A Q&A session was held with Parisa Sadrzadeh, EVP of SMB Product and Technology. (Source: Web Search)

    2023-09-13

  • Flexport CEO's Note to Employees was released. (Source: Web Search)

    2023-10-12

  • An update on Flexport's Trucking Business was provided. (Source: Web Search)

    2023-11-01

  • Trine Nielsen was named VP, Global Head of Ocean Freight at Flexport. (Source: Web Search)

    2024-08-08

  • Flexport's Buyer’s Consolidation Service was highlighted for transforming ocean freight by unlocking savings and efficiency. (Source: Web Search)

    2024-08-19

  • Flexport announced Iker Echave as the new Head of Operations for EMEA. (Source: Web Search)

    2024-09-26

  • Flexport was named one of Built In’s 2025 Best Places to Work. (Source: Web Search)

    2025-01-07

Flexport

Flexport Inc. is an American multinational corporation that focuses on supply chain management and logistics, including order management, delivery, trade financing, insurance, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, has thousands of employees and annual revenues of more than $3.3 billion.

Web Search Results
  • Flexport Business Breakdown & Founding Story - Contrary Research

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  • Flexport: The Supply Chain Logistics Platform

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  • Flexport Inc - Company Profile and News - Bloomberg Markets

    Flexport, Inc. designs and develops software solutions. The Company offers platform for freight forwarding and logistics services. Flexport serves clients worldwide. ### More from Bloomberg Image 1 Shuttered NY College Has Alumni Fighting Over Its FutureImage 2 Trump Blocked Israeli Plan to Kill Iranian Leader KhameneiImage 3 Manhunt Is On for Suspected Killer of Democrats in MinnesotaImage 4 Israel, Iran Trade Blows for Third Day With No Sign of Letup []( [...] Terms of ServiceDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationTrademarksPrivacy Policy CareersMade in NYCAdvertise Ad Choices Help©2025 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved. Subscribe now for uninterrupted access. Get the context behind every story for $1.99/month. Get the story behind the story for just $1.99/month. Claim This Offer Sign InTerms of ServicePrivacy PolicyDo Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Image 9 We've updated our terms ----------------------- [...] Flexport Inc - Company Profile and News - Bloomberg Markets =============== Skip To Content Skip to content Bloomberg the Company & Its Products The Company & its ProductsBloomberg Terminal Demo RequestBloomberg Anywhere Remote Login Bloomberg Anywhere LoginBloomberg Customer Support Customer Support ### Bloomberg

  • Category: Flexport News

    Forwarding Fulfillment Control Tower Customs & Financial Services Product Releases Technology Solutions Developers Insights Resources Forwarding Fulfillment Control Tower Product Releases Technology Solutions Developers Insights Resources Category: Flexport News January 7, 2025 Flexport Named One of Built In’s 2025 Best Places to Work September 26, 2024 Flexport Announces Iker Echave as New Head of Operations for EMEA August 19, 2024 [...] Unlocking Savings and Efficiency: How Flexport’s Buyer’s Consolidation Service Transforms Ocean Freight August 8, 2024 Trine Nielsen Named VP, Global Head of Ocean Freight at Flexport November 1, 2023 Update on Flexport’s Trucking Business October 12, 2023 Flexport CEO’s Note to Employees September 13, 2023 Flexport Revolution: A Q&A With EVP of SMB Product and Technology Parisa Sadrzadeh August 18, 2023 Flexport Parcel Service Now Available To EasyPost Customers July 10, 2023 [...] Ryan Petersen Joins Founders Fund Ready to Get Started? Sign up for a Flexport account or ask to see our platform in action. Freight & Fulfillment Technology Resources Company Freight & Fulfillment Technology Resources Company

  • Newsroom at Flexport

    ### Flexport is using generative AI to create the “holy grail” of shipping Read Load More There are 9 item(s) loaded. Working on a Story? =================== Interested in learning more about Flexport and our innovative work? Need a compelling story idea or a quote from our ocean and air freight experts? For all media inquiries, please reach out to us at: press@flexport.com. Company News and Announcements ------------------------------ Image 34 Image 35: GettyImages-1311598658 [...] ### Flexport Unveils 20+ Tech and AI-Powered Products to Modernize Global Supply Chains Read Image 37 Image 38: Air GettyImages-1045339232 (1) ### Flexport Expands the Convoy Platform, Empowering Brokers to Leverage AI to Automate Booking and Boost Productivity Read Image 40 Image 41: Upgraded-Booking-Management-Service News ### Take Control of Ocean Freight Bookings, Allocations, and Contracts with Flexport's Upgraded Booking Management Service Read More Load More [...] Newsroom at Flexport =============== ### Your Privacy Welcome to Flexport! We’re glad you’re here and want you to know that we respect your privacy and your right to control how we collect, use, and share your personal data. Customize Settings Accept All Skip to content Calculate and analyze tariff impacts in real time with the new Flexport Tariff Simulator.Get started here. Sign In ForwardingFulfillment English English 简体中文

Flexport Inc. is an American multinational corporation that focuses on supply chain management and logistics, including freight forwarding and customs brokerage. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, has thousands of employees and has annual revenues of more than $3.3 billion.

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Flexport, 10601, Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, Leyden Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60132, United States

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Coordinates: 41.9394235, -87.8914026

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