Ocean Freight. Built Different.

Gateway is a technology-first ocean freight company with direct carrier contracts, satellite tracking, and a platform that automates the work most forwarders do by hand.

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What We Do

The Short Version

We move containers across oceans. We do it faster, cheaper, and with more visibility than traditional freight forwarders. Here's how.

Direct Carrier Contracts

We buy space directly from carriers like MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, and others. No middlemen between you and the ship.

Satellite Tracking

Every container tracked via orbital AIS — not carrier EDI. You see where your cargo is in real time, with predictive ETAs powered by vessel speed and weather data.

Automated Operations

Booking, documentation, customs filing, invoice generation — automated. What takes most forwarders days takes our system hours.

FMC Licensed NVOCC

Federally licensed to operate as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier. We issue our own bills of lading and take full responsibility for your cargo.

In-House Customs

Customs brokerage coordinated directly through our platform. ISF filing, entry, duty calculation, compliance — all handled without third-party brokers.

Door-to-Door Capability

Origin pickup, ocean transport, customs clearance, drayage, final delivery. One platform, one point of contact, one invoice.

Why Gateway

What You Actually Get

Not marketing promises. Real differences you'll notice on your first shipment.

Better rates — Direct carrier contracts mean wholesale pricing passed directly to you.

Real-time visibility — Satellite-powered tracking with AI-predicted ETAs. Not "last updated 3 days ago" carrier data.

Faster quoting — Get competitive ocean freight rates in minutes, not days of back-and-forth emails.

One platform for everything — Booking, tracking, documents, customs, invoices, insurance, analytics — all in one portal. No switching between 5 different tools.

Cargo insurance in one click — All-risk coverage quoted instantly through our Loadsure partnership. Add it at booking or anytime before arrival.

Carbon insetting — Offset your shipment emissions with verified sustainable marine fuel through our GoodShipping partnership. Real insetting, not carbon credits.

Dedicated account manager — A real person assigned to your account who knows your lanes, your cargo, and your schedule. Available when you need them.

No surprises — Transparent pricing, clear documentation, proactive alerts when something changes. No hidden fees, no last-minute surcharges.

The Platform

One Portal. Everything You Need.

Booking, tracking, customs, documents, insurance, analytics, inventory — all in one login. No switching between tools.

Live Satellite TrackingSpend AnalyticsTariff CalculatorDocument HubCargo InsuranceISF / AMS FilingSKU LifecycleSupplier PortalApp Marketplace3D Load PlannerCalendar SyncAPI / EDIPoseidon AI

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Who We Work With

From Startups to Enterprises

Whether you ship 5 containers a year or 500, the platform is the same. The pricing scales with you.

SMB

E-commerce brands, importers, and growing businesses shipping their first containers

Mid-Market

Established companies with regular volume looking for better rates and visibility

Enterprise

Large shippers needing API integration, custom workflows, and dedicated support

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Questions? Email info@gatewaylines.com or call (844) 542-8392