Because the work of freight forwarding seemed so bland, it was long. Flexport wholistically analyzes all its data to optimize shipping routes and simplify relationships with ports, truck drivers and anyone else that touches a container. Flexport s revenues are gauged from an analysis of company filings. The services, flexport software and the documentation may be subject to export laws and regulations of the united states and other jurisdictions, and any use or transfer of the services, flexport software and documentation must be permitted under these laws and regulations. I am an advocate of lifelong education with a background in ecommerce and iot. It takes more than dashboards or digital marketplaces to be a true freight forwarding partner. See usb connection in appendix for connecting your flexport output to usb ports on your pc. By 2019 flexport was serving more than 10,000 companies in 200 countries, offering them a full range of services for ocean, air, truck, rail freight, drayage and cartage, warehousing, customs brokerage, financing and insurance powered by flexports own software. The flexport is a multifunction interface that includes hid. Flexport at groningen seaports ultimate maritime logistics. Customs brokerage services are provided by flexport s whollyowned subsidiary, flexport customs llc, a licensed customs brokerage with a national permit. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at flexport. A string is a set of ports served weekly by a carrier.
How the flexport api enables global trade flexport engineering. Comparing the ports of oakland and rotterdam shows just how far. The firm provides global freight forwarding to enterpriselevel customers looking to ship goods internationally by the ocean, air, or land through its software platform. In general, the j1 connector handles all input signal types except 1510 mhz sine waves, which are handled by the j2 connector. Before flexport, ryan cofounded importgenius, the leading provider of business intelligence for the importexport industry. The fda and other agencies inspect certain products, for example.
Currently, we are focusing all our resources on getting supplies to. Usbased flexport is looking to multiply its business within a few years as part of efforts to become one of the worlds ten biggest freight forwarders. The company has not officially endorsed a plan to participate in an ipo. Software configurability ability to be added without hardware change to the timing io module standard vs. Flexport is one platform to book and track shipments, communicate with flexport. The flexport usb will send data to the comport that can be captured by any software you choose. Flexport universal gage interface willrich precision. Modern freight forwarding for private label masters flexport. Only flexport delivers deep visibility and control, low and predictable supply chain costs, and faster and more reliable. Overall, flexport is a convenient, and useful dashboard that gives you visibility of shipments, dollars in transit, and allows you to resolve customs documentation before hand, so none of your shipments are delayed and business can continue. Flexport is a freight forwarder and licensed customs brokerage looking to add a layer of software to increase visibility and efficiency to the global trade system. Our api lets companies create shipments directly from their inhouse software. Flexport is first and foremost a tech company, working on modernizing the freight forwarding industry.
The flexport gage interface controls the flow of data to the pc making collecting data easy and intuitive. Annual report on flexports revenue, growth, swot analysis. The flexport is a multifunction interface that includes hid mode human interface device, vcp mode virtual com port. Flexport sends an xhubsignature header with the value set as demonstrated on the right with each message. Partnership with postmates and medshare helps bring humanitarian aid to venezuela. Only flexport delivers deep visibility and control, low and predictable supply chain costs, and faster and more. First to market in 20 with a purposebuilt cloud software and data analytics platform, flexport today serves more than 10,000 clients in over 100 countries, offering a full range of services. Flexport s software is filling a massive hole in an old, outdated industry.
This estimate is based upon 2 flexport software engineer salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Jul 28, 2017 in 20, ryan petersen founded flexport, a new kind of freight forwarder that uses automation and software that lets customers track and control their cargo. Flexport is a global freight forwarder powered by software and analytics. They are making international trade easier for over 10,000 companies in 70 countries. First to market with a purposebuilt cloud software and data analytics platform, flexport today serves more than 10,000 clients and suppliers across more than 200 countries, offering a full range of. How the flexport api enables global trade get put post. Ryan petersen on building flexport, a modern freight forwarder. Data can be requested by external switch, the send button on the gage, or host commands from.
Flexport technology syncserver s6xx series isolated inputs and outputs locking to input signals requires separate circuitry independent of the circuitry used to generate the output signals. Find jobs, benefits and insider info about flexport, a logistics, software, transportation company in new york. The recent wobbles of wework connect to the forwarder flexport, which shares the same primary investor, but also might be constrained to grow in the way a pure software provider does. Flexport moves freight globally by air, ocean, rail, and truck for the worlds leading brands. Flexport is a freight forwarder for the internet age. Flexport brings product and engineering teams to amsterdam. Founded in 2015, san franciscobased flexport was one of the first companies to offer a cloud software and data analytics platform. Midwestflex is a manufacturer of gage interfaces and gage cables to connect mitutoyo, federal maxum, fowler, starrett, chicago dial, ono sokki and more. User friendly features, like data send leds for each input, signal successful data transmission. I was shocked when i joined by how genuinely open the culture was and still is. Flexport is a technology and datadriven freight forwarder and customs broker. During the summer of 2019, the flexport backend infrastructure team migrated almost the entirety of our cloud resources to be managed by terraform. Flexport is bringing hightech tracking to slowboat shipping lanes. International freight forwarding software from flexport.
Our biggest trade lanes are from china to ports on the west coast e. Flexport fpusb v1p2 flexport fpusb quick start guide congratulations on choosing the flexport fpusb gage interface from midwest flexsystems, inc the flexport fpusb units fp2usb4usb8usb are designed for interfacing connecting and converting most measuring instruments to a computer via usb port. First to market in 20 with a purposebuilt cloud software and data analytics platform, flexport is the modern freight forwarder. By verifying this header matches your expectations, we can ensure that only people with the secret token can send data to your endpoint. Oct 12, 2016 we spoke to ryan peterson at flexport. Flexport is built to cater to the requirements and needs of todays international port. Feb 26, 2019 example of how the flexport for transport fever works, with incoming coal, outgoing mixed goods, and flexport credits being transferred between terminals. Flexport uses software and data to provide greater control and visibility to clients. In 20, ryan petersen founded flexport, a new kind of freight forwarder that uses automation and software that lets customers track and control their cargo. Our commitment the flexport platform empowers businesses of all sizes to participate in global trade. Heres what were doing to change the nature of global trade. Deep visibility and control from origin to destination, fast and. Flexport dominated maritime startup investment in 2019 eric johnson, senior technology editor jan 14, 2020 10. There is more to software engineering than visual basic writing.
Aug 30, 2018 ryan petersen is the founder and ceo of flexport. Sep 21, 2017 flexport handles the boring logistics of a trilliondollar business. These terms and conditions govern the use of flexport s logistics software and applications. A new vancouver office expands flexports shipping and customs services into canada partnership with postmates and medshare helps bring humanitarian aid to venezuela. By 2019 flexport was serving more than 10,000 companies in 200 countries, offering them a full range of services for ocean, air, truck, rail freight, drayage and cartage, warehousing, customs brokerage, financing and insurance powered by flexport s own software. For busy entrepreneurs, modern software can provide valuable time savings and leverage. Compare flexport to its competitors by revenue, employee growth and other metrics at craft. Flexport adds visibility capabilities with crux buy. In this case study, derk matroos, it project manager at groningen seaports, talks about replacing the exact financial system with the microsoft dynamics based erp solution flexport from ultimate software. Rates are determined by the origin and destination ports, container size, commodity being shipped, etc. See usb connection in appendix for connecting your flexport output to usb ports on. The answer for big companies with millions of dollars to procure is software. Flexport s main competitors include echo global logistics, celadon group, crane worldwide logistics and plexus freight. With the acquisition of the software maker crux systems, flexport is.
Flexport gage interface page 3 general description your flexport comes complete with power supply and serial cable to connect directly to a pc serial port. What is freight forwarding and how is flexport disrupting. Common searches flexport capital, air freight, flexport, insurance, services, shipping newsroom. Flexport wants to do for freight shipping what fedex.
The computer will configure the flexport as the next available comport, acting just like previous db9 or db25 serial ports. Customs brokerage services are provided by flexports whollyowned subsidiary, flexport customs llc, a licensed customs brokerage with a national permit. Dr flexport is opening a product and engineering hub in amsterdam, join us for our open house on 5 february. Flexport offers a fully integrated allinone erp system, automating manual processes, eliminating duplication of information from one system to another and providing all necessary documentation. The flexport gage interface uses industry standard cables to connect to multiple devices and sends gage readings directly to your pc software via usb or rs232. Currently, we are focusing all our resources on getting supplies to frontline health care workers combating covid19. Every employee is sent to flexport academy, a twoweek program in which you travel to san francisco and learn about the industry, company, values, and mission. Feb 22, 2017 flexport is an endtoend freight forwarder. The string moves in a circular direction but always along the same schedule of ports with a fixed departure day of the week set for each port. Your flexport comes complete with power supply and serial cable to connect directly to a pc serial port. Easy port configuration configuring one or all of the flex ports. Jun 21, 2019 nowports, a developer of software and services to track freight shipments from ports to destinations across latin america, has aims to become the regional answer to flexports billiondollar. A new vancouver office expands flexport s shipping and customs services into canada.
Its freight service includes an online dashboard for businesses to easily understand, purchase, manage, and track the services required for global trade. Flexport news international freight forwarding news. Flexport has changed the game in the logistics world specifically in moving freight w forwarders they specialize in the software where most freight forwarders are managing spreadsheets and on the phones. Delivered via our secure cloud software platform, flexport s operating system for global trade is a unique. Apr 19, 2019 it was an incredible feeling, mixing creativity and problem solving to create tangible value. Most spc software has a driver for the standard format used by all of midwest flexsystems products. Prior to this, he ran an internet business together with his brother, david peterson and friend. Nowports, a developer of software and services to track freight. Flexports key services, which mainly rely on the companys software platform, include global forwarding oceanair land.
Delivered via our secure cloud software platform, flexports operating system for global trade is a unique operating model that combines advanced tech and data analytics, logistics infrastructure, and handson supply chain expertise. Flexports revenues are gauged from an analysis of company filings. Flexport was started by ryan petersen, a uc berkeley and columbia business school graduate in march 20. Flexport is building product and engineering teams in our vijzelstraat. Since flexport was still small, i got a good amount of recognition from the higher ups in the company, which felt great too. What is freight forwarding and how is flexport disrupting this. International ocean freight forwarding services are. Almost 54 million containers are imported and exported from latin america e aircargonews. A typical port business runs several different software solutions to manage its processes. The flexport gage interface is designed for interfacing connecting and converting most measuring instruments to a computer via usb port.
Compare flexport to its competitors by revenue, employee growth and other. We provide visibility and control over your entire supply chain. To drive efficiency for both flexport and our trucking partners, in 2018 we launched transmission, a software suite for port trucking companies. Flexport is a freight forwarder combining human expertise with software. We manage imports and exports for clients that need to ship their products all over the world. However, flexport s software only lets you book its freight forwarding service, so you cant shop your shipment around to other services. There is more to software engineering than visual basic. High container volume into ports causes port congestion, which. Finally, we get those goods from the ports onto a train, and then theyre trucked to their destination. Nowports, a developer of software and services to track freight shipments from ports to destinations across latin america, has aims to become the regional answer to flexport s billiondollar dig.
Fp4usb flexport usb gage interface midwest flexsystems. Its freight service includes an online dashboard for businesses to easily understand, purchase. Before becoming a software engineer, i was a data scientist. Petersen says flexport can have more control with our software, our process in the warehouse. Flexport is a licensed customs brokerage and freight forwarder built around a modern web application. Flexport and the operating system for global trade give businesses what theyve never had before with their freight forwarders. From data entry to software engineering flexport engineering. Delivered via our secure cloud software platform, flexport s operating system for global trade is a unique operating model that combines advanced tech and data analytics, logistics infrastructure, and handson supply chain expertise. Nowports, a developer of software and services to track freight shipments from ports to destinations across latin america, has aims to become the regional answer to flexports billiondollar digital shipping business.
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