San Francisco, [Date] – Flexport, the leading modern freight platform, has announced the opening of two new offices in Hamburg, Germany and Chicago, United States, strengthening its global footprint and enhancing customer service capabilities. This expansion follows the company's $110 million Series C funding round led by DST Global last fall, signaling Flexport's rapid growth trajectory in reshaping global supply chains.
Hamburg: Gateway to European Trade Hub
Germany, as the EU's largest economy and a cornerstone of global trade, has been central to Flexport's European expansion strategy. The historic port city of Hamburg, with its strategic location and robust trade infrastructure, serves as a critical entry point to the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). Handling nearly 10 million TEUs annually, Hamburg ranks as Germany's largest seaport and among the world's busiest container ports.
"Hamburg represents one of Europe's most significant trade hubs, offering the ideal platform for our expansion with its deep logistics expertise and strong economic foundation," said Ryan Petersen, Founder and CEO of Flexport.
The Hamburg office will deliver key advantages:
- Enhanced local partnerships: Strengthening collaborations with regional logistics providers to optimize operations and service quality
- Access to top talent: Leveraging Hamburg's pool of logistics professionals and university graduates
- Transatlantic trade growth: Facilitating commerce between Europe, North America, and Asia through Hamburg's port infrastructure
- Expanded European service: Providing tailored logistics solutions for diverse industry clients
Chicago: Connecting America's Heartland to Global Air Networks
The Midwest, a vital economic engine housing numerous manufacturing firms and growth brands, will benefit from Flexport's new Chicago presence. O'Hare International Airport, handling over 1.5 million tons of cargo annually with projected 50% growth, positions Flexport to enhance air freight services.
Key benefits of the Chicago office include:
- Midwest market access: Establishing a strategic foothold in America's manufacturing core
- Global air connectivity: Utilizing O'Hare's cargo capacity for faster shipments
- Local ecosystem integration: Collaborating with regional partners to improve logistics efficiency
- Comprehensive trade services: Offering multimodal import/export solutions
Strategic Global Footprint
With nine offices now spanning major trade hubs worldwide, Flexport continues combining personalized service with proprietary technology to deliver transparent, efficient logistics solutions. The company's cloud-based platform provides real-time shipment tracking, automated documentation, and data-driven optimization for global supply chains.
Flexport serves diverse industries from e-commerce to manufacturing, with technology features including API integrations, machine learning-powered routing, and mobile management tools. The company maintains emphasis on corporate responsibility through environmental initiatives, ethical operations, and employee development programs.