Five modes, one operating system.
Pick a mode for equipment, transit times and documentation — or run a quote and we'll recommend the fit for your cargo. Every spec below is a published schedule, not a guess.
Ocean freight
FCL and LCL with fixed weekly sailings on the main east-west and north-south trades. We protect slots, watch vessel rolls, and keep terminal milestones visible on the timeline — not just port-to-port averages.
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FCL & Consolidated LCL
Full containers door-to-door, or consolidated LCL from our hub warehouses with guaranteed weekly cut-offs and no hidden de-consolidation fees.
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Roll Protection Protocol
Vessel utilization monitored 48h before departure. If a vessel is overbooked and at risk of rolling, we re-book early and notify your team first.
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Detention & Demurrage Guard
Free-time tracking per terminal with automated alerts before the clock runs out — and pre-arranged re-delivery support when congestion hits.
Ocean — lane spec
demo schedule- Transit time
- Shanghai → Rotterdam 28–34 days
- Frequency
- Weekly cut-off Thu 12:00 CST
- Equipment
- 20' / 40' / 40'HC / Reefer ISO + SOC on request
- Routing
- Direct & via SIN 2 transshipments max
- Documentation
- B/L, packing list, CI eBL supported
- Incoterms
- EXW → DDP guidance included
Air freight
Daily departures on high-frequency global lanes with space blocked at booking. We quote all-in air rates — no surprise fuel or security surcharges on the final invoice.
Air — lane spec
demo schedule- Transit time
- Frankfurt → Chicago 3–5 days door–door
- Frequency
- Daily cut-off daily 16:00 CET
- Products
- Express / Standard DDP, DAP supported
- Capacity
- Main deck & belly ULD and loose freight
- Documentation
- AWB, HAWB, CI, certs e-AWB default
- Special cargo
- Temp-controlled, AOG, high value dedicated handling
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Protected Allotments (BSA)
We block capacity directly with premium airlines on key trading routes — eliminating last-minute space rejections during peak quarters.
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Door-to-Door & Airport-to-Airport
Flexible routing options from standard economy cargo to urgent next-flight-out express, with customs clearance integrated at import hubs.
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7 Global Gateway Hubs
FRA, AMS, SIN, HKG, ORD, LAX, DXB — supported by local ramp supervision teams who manage tarmac handoffs and answer directly in your timezone.
Road & rail
FTL, LTL, and scheduled block trains across critical overland corridors. Border crossings are managed proactively with dedicated customs desks at every checkpoint.
China–Europe Block Train
Fixed weekly departures linking major industrial hubs in China directly with European inland dry ports via Alashankou and Dostyk.
- Transit Time
- 18–24 Days
- Equipment
- 40'HC / Reefer
Intra-Asia & Pan-EU Trucking
FTL and consolidated LTL with live GPS positioning, driver verification, and border queue visibility shown directly on your shipment timeline.
- Road Transit
- 2–6 Days Avg
- Fleet Options
- 10t / 20t Box / Tilt
Border Operations Desk
Dedicated customs brokers at frontier crossings managing T1, CMR, and CIM transit documents with rapid rerouting protocols if queues build up.
- Documentation
- e-CMR / CIM / T1
- ADR Support
- Classes 2, 3, 8, 9
Customs clearance
In-house licensed brokers at key gateway ports and airports. Clearance happens systematically in hours instead of days through a standardized 4-stage process.
Documents
Pre-arrival document verification (B/L, Commercial Invoice, Packing List). We identify missing fields before the vessel docks to prevent customs hold-ups.
Duties & Tariffs
Precise HS code tariff classification, customs valuation, and duty calculation. We ensure compliance with free trade agreements to optimize tax liability.
Compliance
Filing of import/export entries under AEO, C-TPAT, and ISO standards. Full coordination for certificates of origin, fumigation, and sanitary/SPS inspections.
Release
Direct electronic customs release, duty settlement, and instant gate-pass issuance. Containers move immediately to final destination without yard demurrage.
Single point of accountability
Your entry is filed directly by licensed NEX brokers — never brokered out to an untraceable chain of sub-agents.
Warehousing & distribution
Strategic cross-docking, temperature-controlled storage, and pick-pack fulfillment at world gateways — billed per pallet per day with live portal inventory you can trust.
Flexible Storage & Cross-Dock
Ambient, temperature-controlled, and customs bonded space. Scalable storage charged strictly per pallet per day without punitive minimum monthly commitments.
- Bonded and non-bonded zones
- Rapid 4-hour cross-dock turnaround
- Pallet, carton & bulk item intake
Real-Time Inventory Portal
Pallet-level stock tracking with automated cycle counts, lot tracking, and expiry date management accessible 24/7 through customer web portal.
- Barcode scanning at each movement
- Automated low-stock threshold alerts
- Full EDI and REST API integration
Pick, Pack, Kitting & QC
Specialized handling for retail distribution, e-commerce order fulfillment, custom kitting, multi-language barcode relabeling, and reverse logistics returns.
- Same-day order dispatch cut-offs
- Item-level quality control inspection
- Custom retail packaging & inserts
Some cargo needs a human, not an algorithm.
Dangerous goods, high-value electronics, and oversized heavy-lift machinery don't fit generic automated rating formulas. They receive custom engineering, route surveys, and specialist desk supervision from the first inquiry.
Dangerous Goods Protocol (ADR / IATA / IMDG)
If your shipment includes regulated commodities — lithium batteries, chemicals, flammables, or aerosols — the platform assigns your file directly to an assisted hazmat specialist. We provide DG declaration validation, packing certificate inspection, and carrier slot confirmation.
Compare modes & trade-offs
Benchmark speed, frequency, cost profiles, and capacity constraints across main international corridors to make informed trade-off decisions.
| Transport Mode | Transit Time (Door–Door) | Frequency | Relative Cost | Best Fit For | Risk & Watch-out |
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OCEAN
Ocean FCL
20' / 40' / 40'HC
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28–34 days | Weekly fixed |
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High-volume containerized cargo, planned inventory restocking | Long lead time, seasonal vessel roll risk during peak seasons |
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OCEAN
Ocean LCL
Consolidated pallet
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30–38 days | Weekly cut-off |
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Sub-container loads (1–12 pallets) seeking low ocean freight rates | CFS consolidation cut-offs; port handling fees at both ends |
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RAIL
Rail Block Train
Eurasian corridor
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18–24 days | Weekly scheduled |
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Mid-speed balance between ocean and air; lower CO₂ emissions | Winter temperature extremes; border gauge transfer bottleneck |
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AIR
Air Standard
Commercial belly/deck
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5–7 days | Daily flights |
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Time-critical shipments, high value-to-weight ratio items | Chargeable volumetric weight multiplier; airline seasonal surcharges |
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AIR
Air Express (NFO)
Priority dispatch
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3–5 days | Next flight out |
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AOG, critical manufacturing spares, urgent pharmaceutical batches | Highest freight rate per kilogram; strict dimension limits |
Run a quote on the mode you picked.
Enter origin, destination and cargo basics — get an instant transparent estimate in under a minute, or route to an assisted flow for hazardous and special freight.