What freight modes are supported by SmartFreight?

ShipNetwork’s SmartFreight service supports a comprehensive range of freight transportation modes including air, ocean, rail, and ground to meet the diverse logistics needs of modern eCommerce and B2B brands. This multimodal approach allows businesses to balance cost, speed, and service flexibility while ensuring that products move efficiently across domestic and international supply chains.

Each freight mode supported by SmartFreight offers unique benefits, and our logistics experts work closely with clients to recommend the best option based on shipment type, volume, timeline, destination, and budget.

Ground Freight (FTL & LTL)

SmartFreight offers both Full Truckload (FTL) and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) shipping across North America. FTL is ideal for large, high-volume shipments that can fill an entire truck, while LTL is more cost-effective for smaller shipments that can share space with other freight. Ground freight is widely used for regional distribution, warehouse-to-warehouse transfers, and large retail deliveries.

Rail Freight

For long-distance domestic shipping, SmartFreight leverages rail as a reliable and economical option. Rail freight reduces fuel costs and carbon emissions while providing high-volume capacity for heavier shipments. It’s an excellent choice for bulk goods and predictable routes across major U.S. corridors.

Air Freight

When speed is essential, SmartFreight offers air freight options for both domestic and international shipments. Air freight is perfect for high-value, time-sensitive inventory, such as product launches, limited-edition drops, or urgent backorders. While it comes at a premium, our team helps you optimize air shipping to ensure cost-efficiency where it matters most.

Ocean Freight

For international shipping at scale, SmartFreight provides Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) ocean freight services. This mode is ideal for high-volume imports or exports with flexible timelines. We handle port scheduling, customs documentation, and drayage coordination to simplify the overseas leg of your supply chain.

By combining these freight modes, SmartFreight enables:

• End-to-end supply chain visibility
• Mode optimization based on delivery deadlines
• Cost savings through strategic route planning
• Flexible solutions for everything from seasonal surges to cross-border expansion

SmartFreight also supports intermodal shipping, which combines two or more transportation types (e.g., rail + truck or ocean + air) to further improve speed and cost control.

In short, whether you're shipping across the city or across the world, ShipNetwork’s SmartFreight service has the infrastructure, carrier partnerships, and logistics expertise to move your freight efficiently regardless of mode. We tailor every shipment to your business goals, so your logistics strategy stays agile, cost-effective, and scalable.