Ocean Freight Services
Reliable Ocean Freight That Supports Your Growth
When moving goods across oceans, you need a partner who delivers:
- Dependable service and transit-time options even in an unpredictable shipping environment
- Competitive rates with full carrier flexibility
- Greater visibility and control over your supply chain
As an experienced ocean logistics provider, we help businesses ship furniture, home goods, and fabric or textile products from international origins to warehouses and fulfillment networks across North America and Europe.
Delivery to Your Warehouses or Fulfillment Network
Our flexible delivery options meet the needs of modern importers, e-commerce brands, and logistics managers. Choose from multiple delivery configurations, including door-to-door, port-to-port, port-to-door, and door-to-port ocean freight services. If you operate with external logistics partners, we can deliver to any dropship or 3PL warehouse across North America and Europe.
Support For FCL And LCL Shipments
Ship full containers or share container space, depending on shipment size.
Direct Routing To CastleGate Fulfillment Centers Or To Supplier's Warehouses
Quickly move inventory using our 15 fulfillment centers, or deliver directly to any 3PL or dropship warehouse across North America and Europe.
Coordinated Trucking Services
We arrange inland transportation at origin and destination - from factory to origin port terminals and from destination port to warehouses and fulfillment facilities.
Real-Time Visibility and Control With Partner Home
Supply chain visibility plays a major role in modern logistics operations. Through our Partner Home platform, we provide real-time shipment tracking for customers to monitor freight from booking through final delivery.
You can follow shipments throughout the ocean transit process and receive automated updates when milestones occur. If delays or disruptions happen, alerts notify logistics teams so they can respond quickly.
Real-Time Shipment Tracking
Monitor freight from origin booking to final delivery.
Automated Notifications And Alerts
Logistics teams receive updates when shipment timelines change.
Centralized Documentation Access
Invoices, shipping records, and other key documents remain organized all in one platform.
Integrated Logistics From Port to Door
CastleGate Forwarding operates within a broader logistics ecosystem that connects ocean transportation with warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution. Through our integration with CastleGate Logistics, freight moves from international origin points directly into a connected storage and distribution network.
This end-to-end approach simplifies supply chain management and shortens the journey from port to customer delivery — moving from container unloading into warehouse storage with fewer handoffs and potential delays between vendors. You'll also get per-cube pricing and up to 90 days of free storage in certain programs.*
Why Choose CastleGate Forwarding?
CastleGate Forwarding provides ocean freight solutions designed to support importers, retailers, and e-commerce businesses that depend on reliable global shipping. Companies work with us because we deliver:
Reliable Carrier Capacity & Rates
Strong partnerships with major ocean carriers help us access carrier capacity and competitive rates.
Asia Logistics
Forward-position inventory directly from origin using our Asia consolidation centers to distribute stock more efficiently.
Reliable Container Shipping
We coordinate efficient movement of Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) shipments from origin to destination.
Supply Chain Optimization
We help businesses reduce costs, limit delays, and support long-term growth with smarter routing and logistics planning.
Real-Time Shipment Visibility
Partner Home provides clear insight into shipment progress and documentation.
Faster Port-To-Warehouse Transfers
Coordinated trucking and direct fulfillment center routing reduce delays.
All-In-One, Integrated Logistics Support
Freight transportation connects directly with warehousing and distribution services.
Dedicated Service And Support
Our team manages shipments from origin booking through final delivery.
Ocean Contract Offerings
At CGF, we tailor our services to your needs. Whether you require the flexibility of floating rates or the stability of fixed contract rates, we have a solution for you.
Floating Contract
Floating (Spot) rates adjust bi-weekly, reflecting real-time market fluctuations for competitive pricing.
Additional details:
- Default validity- 12 months, but with ability to determine tailor length
- We will accept booking based on space availability
- No Minimum Quantity Commitment (MQC) or Liquidated Damages (LD)
Fixed Contract
Fixed contract rates provide agreed pricing and capacity commitments to your chosen port of discharge or final door destination, subject to applicable contract terms and conditions.
Additional details:
- Ability to determine tailor length, choose between 3, 6, or 12 months
- Weekly space allocation based on commitment
- Agreed upon Minimum Quantity Commitment (MQC) and Liquidated Damages (LD)
Request A Quote For Your Ocean Freight Program
Whether you are shipping full container loads of furniture, coordinating textile imports, or scaling e-commerce inventory, CastleGate Forwarding can help develop an ocean freight program that fits your business. Our team works directly with importers and logistics managers to build shipping strategies that match operational needs, delivery timelines, and cost goals.
Get started today with your ocean freight program, or Contact Us to learn more about our services.
Performance metrics shown are based on internal analysis and may vary by customer, category or region. Actual results are not guaranteed. *Eligibility restrictions and Terms of Service apply