Tech-led freight forwarding services for SMBs
Compare rates, book ocean and air freight, clear customs, and insure your cargo, on one platform with 24/7 human support.
- 60K+
- users trust our
platform
- 100+
- accumulated years of freight expertise
- 350+
- global shipping routes booked by our customers in 2024
#1 Freight Forwarder for SMBs in the U.S. and Canada by Global Brand Awards
Experience you can trust
Ship4wd is powered by ZIM (NYSE: ZIM), a top 10 global ocean carrier with 80 years of experience. We’re proud to be the only freight forwarder servicing SMBs backed by a publicly traded company.
Choose the right freight service for your shipment
Every shipment has different volume, timeline, and budget requirements. Pick the transportation that matches your cargo, and we'll show you competitive rates from verified carriers with guaranteed space.
Full-Container Ocean Freight
Lock your FCL rate for up to 45 days and get guaranteed container space. You plan inventory and margins with real numbers, and your shipment moves on schedule, even during peak season.
Less-Than-Container Ocean Freight
Don’t need a full container? Pay only for the space you use. Your LCL rate stays locked for up to 14 days, so the quote you see today is the quote on your invoice. Match freight costs to actual demand.
Air Freight Shipping
When your timeline is tight, air freight keeps inventory moving. Compare rates from vetted carriers across 180+ countries side by side, book in clicks, and track in real time. Restock fast-moving products or rush samples before a launch.
Popular shipping routes to the US and Canada
Our busiest trade corridors, with FCL, LCL, and air freight options. Don't see your route? We cover 350+ lanes globally. Search for a quote and we'll show you every available option.
Our busiest corridor. Lock FCL rates up to 45 days in advance with guaranteed container space through ZIM’s network. LCL and air freight available for smaller or time-sensitive loads. Door-to-door delivery to your warehouse, FBA center, or Walmart fulfillment center.
A fast-growing sourcing origin for businesses diversifying beyond China. Competitive FCL and LCL rates with the same guaranteed allocation, real-time tracking, and 24/7 support you get on every Ship4wd route. Same platform, same team, same visibility.
Textiles and other specialty items. India’s export diversity demands a forwarder who handles complex commodity requirements and documentation. FCL, LCL, and air freight available with digital customs clearance and cargo insurance built into the booking flow.
Your freight comes with full logistics backing
Get access to all of our additional logistics services through the same platform and the same support team. Less vendors, less headaches.
Digital Customs Clearance
File your ISF, sign power of attorney, and track your customs status digitally. Estimate duties before you book with our free Import Duty Calculator.
Cargo Insurance
Coverage up to $2M, starting at $20 per shipment. Add a policy in under one minute during your booking flow.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Verify quality at the factory before goods ship. Fixed daily rate, no hidden fees, photo report within 24 hours.
Credit Lines and Online Payments
Defer payment for up to 90 days after your cargo arrives. Keep cash flowing while inventory sells. Pay by credit card, ACH debit, wire transfer, or PayPal. Secured through Stripe.
Dangerous Goods
Compliance, documentation, and carrier coordination for hazardous materials shipments.
From quote to delivery in four steps
Step 1
Search & compare rates in seconds
Enter your origin, destination, and cargo details. Receive multiple quotes in seconds. Compare rates, transit times, and carrier options side by side.
STEP 2
Book & Customize in a Click
Pick the option that fits your budget and timeline. Add customs clearance, cargo insurance, or a pre-shipment inspection during the booking flow. Review your full cost, including customs fees, before you book.
STEP 3
Track your cargo in real time
Follow your shipment from pickup to delivery on your dashboard, with automatic notifications at every transit milestone. No chasing updates.
STEP 4
Receive & grow your business
Port or door, we get it done. We coordinate delivery to your retail location, warehouse, Amazon FBA center, Walmart fulfillment center, or anywhere else you need it.
Real support from real people
Shipping issues don’t follow a schedule, and neither do we. Our team answers your calls, emails, and chats around the clock, including weekends and holidays. You’ll talk to freight specialists who know your shipment, your route, and your business. No chatbots. No phone trees. No ‘we’ll get back to you on Monday.’
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24/7 Live Support Available every day, including 'off-hours', weekends, and holidays. No chatbots. No phone tress. No 'we'll get back to you on Monday.' -
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Real Shipping Experts You'll talk to freight specialists who know your shipment, your route, and your business.
Built for marketplace sellers
- Shipping to Amazon FBA? Direct from origin.
Guaranteed space, locked rates, and compliant packaging to any Amazon fulfillment center in the U.S. We handle FBA logistics so you focus on ranking and selling.
- Ship directly to Walmart Fulfillment Centers with us
Ship directly to Walmart with the right documentation and delivery compliance. As an Official Solutions Partner, we sync your store and track every order.
- Online E-Commerce Sellers: Global Freight Bulit for You
Shopify, DTC, multi-channel, it all ships. We move your inventory to warehouses, 3PLs, or retail locations with customs and insurance built in.
Our clients are much happier now that we have a solid relationship with Ship4wd and can continue to provide our products in a timely manner.
It’s all about communication and communication with your team was exceptional. And that’s what we look for and in Helio we look for surrounding ourselves with exceptional people and you guys were exceptional.
I’m new to this freight forwarding business, so I needed someone to hold my hand through it, and that’s what Ship4wd did. Because of them, I can focus on growing my business.
Instead of quarterbacking the shipments, you guys are quarterbacking my shipments. This is great because I can’t miss anything. It’s exactly what I need.
I’ve been blown away by Ship4wd support… I’ve literally sent emails on Saturday night, and you guys are back to me within the hour. (…) I love that you’re giving a turnkey digital platform for small businesses.
Growing businesses ship with Ship4wd
- Carrier-backed, not broker-dependent
We are backed by ZIM, which operates one of the world’s top container shipping networks. Your allocation comes directly through their fleet. When peak season hits and traditional forwarders lose space, your container is reserved.
- The price you see is the price you pay
Our platform shows all-in pricing with no hidden markups or platform fees. This includes custom duties and fees, paperwork filing, such as ISF. Your quote is your invoice.
- Real people answer, every day of the week
24/7 human support. No chatbots. Our freight specialists respond on weekends, holidays, and off-hours. Send an email at midnight on Saturday and expect a quick reply.
- Lock your rate, plan your margins
FCL rates stay locked for up to 45 days. LCL for up to 14. When rates fluctuate week to week, locking yours in early protects your margins and lets you plan inventory with actual numbers.
- One platform for everything
Quote comparison, booking, customs clearance, insurance, freight tracking, and more, all live in one account. No juggling between forwarding companies, customs brokers, or insurance providers.
- FMC-registered, publicly backed, award-winning
Federal Maritime Commission No. 029468. Named #1 Digital Freight Forwarder for SMBs, three years running. ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) backing means financial stability and a 80+ year track record in global shipping.
Most freight forwarding companies move your cargo. We also help you find it. You source, we inspect, you approve, we ship. One account, one support team, from factory floor to your business door.
Frequently asked questions about Ship4wd shipping services
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Ship4wd was built from the ground up for SMBs. You get the same carrier access, guaranteed container space, and rate locks that large importers negotiate for, without the volume commitments. Our platform handles quoting, booking, customs, insurance, tracking, and payments in one place, with a 24/7 human support team behind every shipment.
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We offer FCL (full-container load) ocean freight, LCL (less-than-container load) ocean freight, and air freight. You can also add digital customs clearance, cargo insurance starting at $20 per shipment, pre-shipment factory inspections, dangerous goods handling, credit lines up to 90 days post-delivery, and flexible online payments. Everything is managed from one platform with one support team.
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Every quote on our platform is your all-in freight quote. The rate you see at booking is the rate on your invoice. No hidden surcharges, no platform fees, no renegotiation at the port. You can compare rates from multiple carriers side by side before you commit, and your price stays locked once you book: up to 45 days for FCL and up to 14 days for LCL.
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It means the container space you book is reserved for your shipment and will not be given to another shipper. During peak season, SMBs using traditional forwarders often get “rolled,” meaning their container is bumped to a later sailing. Ship4wd’s guaranteed allocation protects you from that. Your shipment moves on the date you booked.
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Yes. We deliver directly to Amazon FBA warehouses with compliant labeling, packaging, and documentation. We are also a Walmart Official Solutions Partner, which means we sync with your Walmart seller account, support up to 5 stores, and provide real-time inventory visibility. New Walmart sellers get expedited application review through our partnership.
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For ocean freight: a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and an Importer Security Filing must reach US Customs at least 24 hours before your vessel departs China. For air shipments, an airway bill replaces the bill of lading. As of May 2025, all goods of Chinese origin require formal CBP entry regardless of value since the $800 de minimis exemption no longer applies to this origin. Ship4wd’s platform handles document preparation and filing digitally.
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Our platform was designed for importers at every experience level. The booking flow walks you through each step, and our 24/7 support team is available to answer questions over chat, email, or phone at any time, including weekends and holidays. Many of our customers started with their very first shipment on Ship4wd.
