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Powered by ZIM · Top 10 Global Carrier

FCL Ocean Freight Shipping. Locked Rates. Guaranteed Space.

  • Instant, all-in quotes from multiple carriers
  • Guaranteed container allocation up to 45 days out
  • 24/7 expert support — including weekends and holidays
  • End-to-end digital freight forwarding solution
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Top 10 global carrier

NYSE: ZIM

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Federal Maritime Commission

Registration No. 029468

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#1 Digital Freight Forwarder

for SMBs in the U.S.

Top Tech Startup Awards 2025

Top Tech Startup 2025

Award Recipient

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Offical solutions partners

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China's largest B2B

wholesale marketplace

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IATA cargo agent

ZIM logo

Top 10 global carrier

NYSE: ZIM

Federal Maritime Commission logo

Federal Maritime Commission

Registration No. 029468

GBM 2025 logo

#1 Digital Freight Forwarder

for SMBs in the U.S.

Top Tech Startup Awards 2025

Top Tech Startup 2025

Award Recipient

Walmart Marketplace logo

Offical solutions partner

1688 Alibaba logo

China's largest wholesale

B2B marketplace

IATA logo

IATA cargo agent

15,000+

Businesses served

350+

Global shipping routes

4.5

Trustpilot rating

Why Ship4wd

Ship FCL with a Platform Built for You

Your price is your price

Every FCL quote includes all costs upfront, incl. origin charges, freight, destination fees. No revised invoices, no surprise surcharges at delivery. The rate you book is the rate you pay.

Your container sails on schedule

Secure FCL container space up to 45 days in advance with backing from ZIM's global carrier network. No worrying about peak season, port congestion, or capacity crunches — your space is saved so your cargo moves on time.

Quote, compare, book in minutes

Enter your shipment details and get competitive quotes from multiple carriers instantly. Compare rates, transit times, and routes side by side, then book and pay online in a few clicks.

Human support, every hour, every day

Phone, email, chat, or WhatsApp — your Ship4wd team is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Actual shipping experts who know your account.

Simple Process

How it Works

From quote to delivery – here's how simple it is

1

Search rates in seconds

Enter your origin, destination, cargo details, and container type. Get instant quotes from multiple carriers in seconds.

2

Compare, choose, and book online

Review rates, transit times, and routes side by side. Pick the one that fits your timeline and budget, then book online in a few clicks.

3

Bundle customs, insurance, and more in one checkout

Customs clearance, cargo insurance, pre-shipment inspection — add any service during booking. One platform, one checkout.

4

Track your shipment in real time

Follow your shipment in real time from pickup to delivery. Get automatic updates at every milestone. Reach our support team 24/7 if anything comes up.

All-In-One Platform

Everything you need, built into one platform

Add any service during booking. No extra vendors, no separate contracts.

Customs clearance

Expert handling of documentation, duties, and compliance — US and Canada.

Cargo insurance

Coverage up to $2M per shipment. Add it at booking with a single click.

Pre-shipment inspection

Verify product quality and quantity at the factory before your container ships.

Door-to-door delivery

Factory pickup to your warehouse, Amazon FBA, or Walmart WFS. Scheduled and managed end-to-end.

Flexible payment

Ability to pay up to 90 days after your cargo arrives. Apply for credit lines.

Instant quotes available now

Stop Overpaying for
Ocean Freight

No commitment required
Quote in under 60 seconds
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Customer Stories

Trusted by importers across the US and Canada

"Instead of quarterbacking the shipments, you guys are quarterbacking my shipments. This is exactly what I need."

Bruce Tucker

Bruce Tucker

Founder & CEO, Octane Seating

"You guys are doing fantastic, replying by request on a timely basis. I'll email you in the morning, and in like 30 minutes, one hour it's done."

Ship4wd Customer

Ship4wd Customer

Importing Furniture · Houston, TX

"Ever since I made the switch to Ship4wd, I haven't looked back. Ship4wd is my first go-to when looking to ship something. I know that it's reliable and much more organized."

Connor Fischer

Connor Fischer

Co-Founder, Econami Holdings · Dundalk, ON, Canada

Trustpilot
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Compare & Decide

How Ship4wd compares

Quoting

Email back and forth. Wait hours or days.

Instant online quotes from multiple carriers.

Pricing

Base rate plus surprise surcharges.

All-in pricing. The rate you book is the rate you pay.

Container space

Subject to availability. Rollovers during peak season.

Guaranteed allocation up to 45 days in advance.

Booking

Phone calls, PDFs, manual paperwork.

Book and pay online. Credit card, PayPal, ACH Debit.

Tracking

Call or email your rep for updates.

Real-time tracking with automatic milestone alerts.

Support

Business hours only. Reserved for larger importers.

24/7 human support. Phone, email, chat, WhatsApp.

Additional services

Separate vendors for customs, insurance, inspections.

Customs, insurance, inspections, door-to-door — all in one.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Reliable shipping. Predictable costs. A partner that always answers.

You run your business. We'll make sure your freight runs just as well. All-in pricing, guaranteed space, and 24/7 expert support.

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