The most cost-effective option for businesses with enough cargo to fill a container. FCL shipments move faster, with less handling, and lower risk of damage than shared containers. If you're regularly filling containers or close to it, we'll make sure you're not leaving space - or money - unused.
Sea Freight Forwarding
Navia is a global ocean freight forwarder with two decades of experience moving cargo by sea across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. We handle full container loads, consolidations, and everything in between - and every shipment comes with real-time visibility through the NaviaHub, included as standard.
✔ Real-time supply chain visibility, included for every customer.
✔ Proactive exception alerts before problems reach you.
Ocean Freight Forwarding Across Every Major Trade Lane
Navia manages sea freight forwarding for importers and exporters operating across the world's busiest shipping corridors - Asia to North America, Asia to Europe, intra-Asia, and Asia-Pacific - as well as secondary and emerging trade lanes where our customers need coverage.
As an ocean freight forwarder, we don't just book space on a vessel and hand you a tracking number. We manage the full journey: origin coordination, documentation, customs clearance, port handling, and final delivery. We also review your freight profile and flag opportunities to consolidate shipments, better utilise container space, or optimise routing, and we tell you what we find as part of the service, not as a separate engagement.
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Pick accuracy (3PL)99.99%
Same-day dispatch (3PL)
Full Container Load (FCL)
Less Than Container Load (LCL)
For cargo that doesn't fill a full container, LCL consolidation gives you access to the same global trade lanes at a fraction of the cost. We consolidate your cargo with other compatible shipments, manage the documentation, and give you the same visibility you'd get on an FCL shipment.
PO Management
For businesses managing multiple suppliers and purchase orders across different origins, our PO management capability gives you a single view of where each order is in the supply chain - from factory floor to destination. Track shipment status by PO, manage exceptions, and share visibility with your internal team without chasing updates across email threads.
System Integration
The NaviaHub connects with your existing business systems via API, so shipment data flows into the tools your team already uses - whether that's your ERP, WMS, or reporting platform. You get live freight data without manual exports or double-handling.
Real-Time Ocean Freight Visibility,
Included for Every Customer
Most ocean freight forwarding companies reserve their best tracking and reporting tools for their largest accounts. Navia includes the NaviaHub for every customer, at no extra charge.
For sea freight specifically, the NaviaHub gives you:
‣ Live shipment tracking across all active ocean freight movements
‣ PO-level visibility - track by purchase order, not just container number
‣ Critical Chain alerts - proactive flags when a shipment is at risk of going late, with the specific reason: vessel delay, booking not confirmed, cargo not yet released at origin, or customs hold
‣ Performance reporting - on-time delivery rates, transit times, and carrier performance across your trade lanes
‣ Carbon emissions reporting - for businesses with sustainability reporting obligations
With most sea freight forwarders, you find out about delays after they've happened. The NaviaHub tells you before, so we can act early.
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Global Ocean Freight Coverage
Across All Major Corridors
We operate out of offices in Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth), the United States (Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta), and Malaysia - giving us direct presence at key origin and destination points across the routes we cover.
If you move cargo on a trade lane not listed here, speak to our team. Worldwide coverage is what international freight forwarding means in practice.
Navia moves ocean freight across the world's primary trade lane, including:
Asia to North America
Asia to Europe
Asia to Asia-Pacific
Europe to Asia-Pacific
Americas to Asia
Asia to North America
China, Southeast Asia to US East Coast and West Coast ports
Asia to Europe
China and Southeast Asia to major Northern and Southern European ports
Asia to Asia-Pacific
intra-Asia and Asia to Australia and New Zealand
Europe to Asia-Pacific
Europe to Australia and New Zealand
Americas to Asia
US and South America to Asia
What Makes Navia Different From Other Ocean Freight Forwarding Companies
Technology included, not upsold
The NaviaHub - with live tracking, PO management, Critical Chain alerts, and performance reporting - is included for all customers. Many ocean freight forwarding companies charge extra for visibility tools, or only offer them to enterprise accounts.
SKU-level tracking
Most air freight forwarders track at the shipment or airway bill level. Navia tracks at SKU level, which matters when your operations team needs to know which specific products are in the air and when they'll be available.
20 years of sea freight experience
Navia has been managing ocean freight forwarding for two decades. That means established carrier relationships, knowledge of how trade lanes behave under pressure, and a team that's navigated the disruptions - port congestion, vessel blanking, geopolitical rerouting - that periodically reshape global shipping.
Supply chain review as standard
When you work with Navia, we look at your full freight profile. If you're running under-utilised containers, splitting shipments that could be consolidated, or routing cargo inefficiently, we'll tell you - and show you the alternative. This isn't a paid service. It's how we work.
Proactive exception management
When exceptions do occur, our team identifies them early and contacts you before they escalate. You'll know what's happening and why, not discover it when cargo fails to arrive.
Transparent invoicing
No surprise charges. What we quote is what you pay.
Sea Freight Forwarding for Importers and Exporters at Scale
Our ocean freight forwarding services are built for businesses with regular, recurring sea freight - typically importers or exporters moving 500 TEU or more per year. These are companies where supply chain reliability has a direct impact on revenue: stock-outs, delayed shipments, and missed delivery windows all have a cost that shows up on the bottom line.
Industries we move ocean freight for:
‣ Retail and fashion
‣ Consumer electronics and technology hardware
‣ Home appliances
‣ Furniture and homewares
‣ Tiles, timber, and building materials
‣ Chemicals
‣ Agricultural machinery
‣ Perishables and refrigerated cargo (reefer containers)
We also work with smaller importers who need reliable sea freight forwarding without the complexity of managing multiple suppliers and brokers. The same level of service and visibility applies regardless of volume.
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Perth
Auckland
Chicago
Los Angeles
Malaysia
Melbourne
MELBOURNE OFFICE ADDRESS AND HQ
28-32 Sky Road, Melbourne Airport, Victoria 3045
IMPORT CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION
Cito Transport – 12 Quarry Road, Tottenham, Victoria 3012
EXPORT CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION
Cito Transport – 22A Sara Grove, Tottenham, Victoria 3012
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FAX NUMBER
EXPORT EMAIL ADDRESS
IMPORT EMAIL ADDRESS
Sydney
SYDNEY OFFICE ADDRESS
4/45 Davies Road Padstow, NSW 2211
IMPORT CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION
Arrow Transport – 10 Brunker Road, Greenacre, NSW 2190
EXPORT CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION
Price and Speed – 17 Baker Street, Banksmeadow, NSW 2019
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FAX NUMBER
EXPORT EMAIL ADDRESS
IMPORT EMAIL ADDRESS
Brisbane
BRISBANE OFFICE ADDRESS
3/901 Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm QLD 4009
IMPORT CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION
Portgate Logistics – Wharf 5 Osprey Drive,
Port of Brisbane QLD 4178
EXPORT CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION
Portgate Logistics – Wharf 5 Osprey Drive,
Port of Brisbane QLD 4178
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FAX NUMBER
EXPORT EMAIL ADDRESS
IMPORT EMAIL ADDRESS
Perth
PERTH OFFICE ADDRESS
5 Purdy Place, Canning Vale
Western Australia 6155
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FAX NUMBER
Auckland
AUCKLAND OFFICE ADDRESS
Level 2, 94 Highbrook Drive,
East Tamaki 2013,
Auckland, New Zealand
TOLL FREE
PHONE
Chicago
CHICAGO OFFICE ADDRESS
200 N. Martingale Rd
Suite 400
Schaumburg, IL 60173
PHONE
Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES OFFICE ADDRESS
111 W Ocean Blvd
Suite 400
Long Beach, CA 90802
PHONE
+1 847 275 5052
Malaysia
MALAYSIA OFFICE ADDRESS
No. 19, Persiaran Bayan Indah
Bayan Bay, 11900 Bayan Lepas
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
PHONE
+60 17 448 7736
Ready to Move Your Ocean Freight with a Forwarder That Keeps You Informed?
Whether you're reviewing your current sea freight forwarding arrangements or looking for an ocean freight forwarder for the first time, our team is ready to show you what Navia looks like in practice.
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What does an ocean freight forwarder do?
An ocean freight forwarder arranges the sea transportation of cargo on behalf of importers and exporters. This includes booking container space with shipping lines, managing documentation and customs clearance, coordinating origin and destination logistics, and tracking cargo through to delivery. A good sea freight forwarder also advises on how to optimise your ocean freight - container utilisation, routing, consolidation - and manages exceptions when things don't go to plan.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL sea freight?
FCL (Full Container Load) means your cargo fills an entire container - or you're paying for the whole container regardless of how full it is. LCL (Less Than Container Load) means your cargo shares a container with other shippers' goods and you pay only for the space you use. FCL is faster and lower-risk for damage; LCL is more cost-effective for smaller volumes. Your Navia specialist will advise which is the right option based on your cargo volume and urgency.
What trade lanes does Navia cover for ocean freight?
Navia covers all major global trade lanes - Asia to North America, Asia to Europe, Asia to Asia-Pacific, Europe to Asia-Pacific, and the Americas to Asia. If you need coverage on a specific corridor, speak to our team.
What is PO management in sea freight?
PO (purchase order) management allows you to track shipments at the purchase order level, rather than just by container or bill of lading. For businesses managing multiple suppliers across different origins, this gives you a single view of where each order is in the supply chain - from the moment it leaves the factory to arrival at destination. Navia's PO management capability is built into the NaviaHub and available to all customers.
How does Navia's ocean freight visibility work?
Every Navia customer gets access to the NaviaHub - our supply chain visibility platform. For sea freight, this means live container tracking, PO-level visibility, proactive alerts when shipments are at risk of going late (with the specific reason), carrier performance reporting, and carbon emissions data. It connects to your existing systems via API. It's included at no extra charge.
How does Navia handle sea freight delays and disruptions?
Our Critical Chain module flags at-risk shipments before delays have already happened - identifying issues like vessel delays, unconfirmed bookings, cargo not released at origin, and customs holds. When disruptions occur at a market level (carrier blanked sailings, port congestion, geopolitical rerouting), our team monitors the situation and communicates the impact to your freight directly. You're not left to find out on your own.
How do I get a sea freight quote from Navia?
Submit an enquiry through our quote form with your origin, destination, cargo type, and approximate volume. A sea freight specialist will follow up to discuss your requirements and provide a proposal. For larger accounts with ongoing freight needs, we can arrange a full supply chain review and NaviaHub demonstration.