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4 weeks ago
Expeditors has handled our ocean and air freight reliably and the service quality is consistently high, with knowledgeable people behind every shipment. The visibility into transit milestones is genuinely useful. The reason it's four stars is simply that their rates sit at the higher end compared to other forwarders we've quoted.
High service quality and good milestone visibility
Premium pricing
When a port congestion event threatened to strand our cargo, the Expeditors team rerouted and kept our supply chain moving with barely a hiccup. Their proactive communication during the chaos was outstanding and they clearly anticipated problems before we even asked. That's the value of a forwarder who knows what they're doing.
Proactive rerouting during disruption
We've relied on Expeditors for years across multiple trade lanes and they've never let us down, customs, documentation, and tracking are all handled with real precision. The local offices coordinate seamlessly across regions. For a company shipping globally, having a forwarder this consistent is a genuine competitive advantage.
Precise documentation and seamless global coordination
Expeditors does a genuinely good job on the freight forwarding side, our shipments clear and arrive without drama and the people are competent. The sticking point is cost, the quotes are noticeably higher and the accessorial charges add up. Strong service, but I keep weighing whether the premium is sustainable for our margins.
Competent, drama-free shipping
High quotes and stacking accessorial charges
Expeditors managed our international air freight from origin to delivery and the customs clearance was seamless, no surprise holds or paperwork scrambles. Their team kept us informed at every milestone and clearly knows the regulations inside out. For complex cross-border shipping this is exactly the expertise we needed.
Flawless customs clearance and clear communication