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Can SmartFreight handle both domestic and international freight?

August 5, 2025
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Yes, SmartFreight by ShipNetwork is built to handle both domestic and international freight, offering businesses a unified logistics solution for regional, national, and cross-border shipping. Whether you're moving pallets across the U.S. or containers overseas, SmartFreight provides the flexibility, expertise, and carrier access needed to ship efficiently and cost-effectively at scale.

Domestic Freight Capabilities

For domestic freight within the United States, SmartFreight supports:

  • Full Truckload (FTL): Ideal for high-volume, single-destination shipments that require dedicated trucks.
  • Less-than-Truckload (LTL): Perfect for smaller shipments that share space on a truck, optimizing costs while maintaining dependable transit times.
  • Regional and National Carrier Coverage: SmartFreight leverages ShipNetwork’s extensive network of top-tier freight carriers, ensuring reliable coverage and competitive rates across all U.S. regions.
  • Expedited and Scheduled Deliveries: Businesses can choose service levels that align with customer expectations or inventory replenishment needs, including next-day delivery and scheduled appointments.

International Freight Capabilities

SmartFreight also offers robust international freight solutions, including:

  • Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL): For businesses importing or exporting large volumes of goods, we coordinate Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) shipping, including port-to-door services.
  • Air Freight: For time-sensitive global shipments, SmartFreight offers international air freight solutions that balance speed with cost.
  • Cross-Border Freight: SmartFreight handles ground freight shipments between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and trade agreements.

To support seamless international logistics, SmartFreight also includes:

  • Customs brokerage and clearance (managing commercial invoices, declarations, and regulatory compliance)
  • Freight insurance options
  • Documentation management including certificates of origin, export licenses, and bills of lading
  • Real-time tracking and milestone updates across all modes and geographies

One Platform, Unified Logistics

One of SmartFreight’s key strengths is its multimodal and multi-regional visibility. Whether you’re shipping domestically or internationally, the SmartFreight platform allows you to:

  • View all active shipments in one dashboard
  • Monitor status updates and ETAs in real time
  • Analyze performance data across carriers and geographies
  • Automate mode selection based on cost and delivery requirements

For growing eCommerce and B2B brands, the ability to manage both domestic distribution and international freight in a single, scalable platform is a major advantage. You no longer need to juggle multiple forwarders, systems, or regional service providers.

With SmartFreight, ShipNetwork gives your business the freedom to scale globally while maintaining the operational simplicity of a single freight solution.

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