Our Story
Boston-based OCEANAIR, Inc. has been a trusted leader in international logistics management and supply chain solutions since 1983. We empower businesses to optimize and grow their supply chain operations with a full suite of tailored, innovative, and value-driven services. Our offerings include Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage, Import and Export Compliance, and Domestic Trucking.
Through our extensive global network of partners, OCEANAIR provides cost-effective, multi-lane, and multi-modal transportation management solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.
We proudly serve customers from our offices in Boston, MA; Portland, ME; Denver, CO; and Providence, RI.
OCEANAIR delivers the service and international expertise
needed to help your business achieve the growth it desires.
COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
Our Mission
To build lasting relationships by combining global reach with local expertise, powered by a highly experienced team committed to providing exceptional and compliant logistics services with personalized care.
Our Vision
To be a growing, family-oriented logistics services provider, attracting top talent who deliver exceptional service – one shipment at a time.
Our People Set Us Apart
At OCEANAIR, we are dedicated to delivering a level of service and support that is unmatched in the industry. Our motto, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE WITHOUT EXCEPTION, inspires and guides our employees in everything they do.
We believe that great service starts with great people. That’s why we recruit, motivate, and retain the best talent in the business. We hire individuals based on their attitude and equip them with the skills needed to build successful careers while helping our clients achieve success. By fostering a supportive and innovative work environment, we empower our team to deliver outstanding customer service and creative solutions.
Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures our services are consistent, personalized, and provide lasting value. OCEANAIR’s highly experienced team excels at managing costs, mitigating risk, and maintaining strong personal relationships with our clients. By understanding your unique business processes and goals, we are dedicated to helping you succeed.
We live for the satisfaction of delivering what we promise on each consignment and shipment.
Qualifications
As a provider of global logistic solutions, we hold the following licenses and certifications:
- Corporate Customs Brokerage License (U.S. Department of Treasury)
- Ocean Transportation Intermediary License (Federal Maritime Commission)
- Certificate of Endorsement (Cargo Network Services, an IATA company)
- Validated CTPAT member
- Certified in handling Hazardous Materials
- Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF)
- Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program (IACSSP)
We maintain current requirements and regularly participate in training by each issuing agency.
Associations & Memberships
Global Network
Our mission and success are made possible by the incredible, forward-thinking people and organizations we collaborate with across the globe.
OCEANAIR is proud to be a member of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA), a network of over 5,300 member offices spanning 190 countries. This global partnership connects us with agents and logistics experts who share our passion for delivering exceptional service. By teaming with WCA members, OCEANAIR offers clients access to competitive pricing and world-class solutions tailored to their unique needs. Through this alliance, 28 independent companies in each country work seamlessly together to deliver the best logistics solutions for your business.
Benefits of Partnering with an Independent Freight Forwarder
Agility
- Ability to quickly adapt to better meet your logistics needs.
- We focus on your challenges and can swiftly tailor solutions to address them.
Dedication & Personalization
- A personalized, one-on-one relationship that fosters continuous improvement in your operations over time.
- Exceptional customer service is our top priority, ensuring a consistently outstanding experience.
Competitiveness
- Ability to reduce freight costs by leveraging lower overhead expenses.
- A strong partnership network that enables us to craft the optimal solution tailored to your unique requirements.
Efficiency & Flexibility
- Flexibility to offer competitive ocean freight rates and the most flexible sailing options.
- A wide range of choices for selecting the best routing, carrier, and pricing to suit your needs.
