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Flexport Stock (FLEP)
Flexport aims to simplify global logistics. Their cloud platform streamlines customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and supply chain management, offering real-time tracking, visibility, and control for businesses of all sizes.
Flexport is a digital customs brokerage and freight forwarder and bills itself as the "operating system for global trade." Flexport's platform connects all parties in trade, including importers, exporters, trucking companies, ocean carriers, airlines, and customs agencies, among others. The platform additionally allows customers to track their cargo in real-time, create alerts, receive quotes, and get inventory visibility. Through its Freight Forwarders, the company provides customer service that aims to help customers navigate shipping and to ensure that cargo arrives on time. Flexport serves more than 10,000 clients and suppliers across 200 countries. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.
About Flexport Stock
Founded
2013
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, US
Total Funding
2.3B
Industries
Software, Science and Engineering, Transportation
Flexport is a digital customs brokerage and freight forwarder and bills itself as the "operating system for global trade." Flexport's platform connects all parties in a trade, including importers, exporters, trucking companies, ocean carriers, airlines, and customs agencies, among others. The platform also allows customers to track their cargo in real time, create alerts, receive quotes, and get inventory visibility.Â
Flexport serves more than 10,000 clients and suppliers across 112 countries. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California. Notable investors include DST Global, S.F. Express, and Founders Fund.
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Flexport Management
Leadership team at Flexport
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Petersen
Chief Financial Officer
Stuart Leung
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Flexport Key Facts
⢠Flexport operates in a rapidly expanding market that has a CAGR of 24.4% between 2024 and 2032. Digital Freight Forwarding has been growing quickly as investments in the space ramp up to take advantage of the gaps within global logistics and transport.
⢠Flexport has the potential to expand its global reach and diversify its service offerings, especially in emerging markets. This expansion could lead to new revenue streams and market dominance. Given that the largest (by market capitalization) freight forwarder, Kuehne + Nagel has a market cap of 31B CHF (~ $35B), Flexport has considerable opportunity to grow further from its current estimated valuation.
⢠At currently ~0.67% market share, Flexport has ample runway for growth. As the overall market grows at a double digit pace, and Flexport invests in driving opportunities for its products in new geographies and verticals, Flexport can increase its overall penetration of the digital freight forwarding market.
⢠Flexport operates in a highly competitive industry, with several players offering similar solutions. The competition could intensify in the future, making it harder for Flexport to stand out.
⢠Trade disruptions could be a headwind for Flexportâs business. Any disruptions in the global supply chain, such as natural disasters, labor strikes, or pandemics, could impact the flow of goods and services and, consequently, Flexport's business. In previous years, Flexport has also had layoffs and significant management changes due to changes in the freight forwarding market.
⢠Relying heavily on technology could also pose risks, including technical issues, security breaches, or the need for significant ongoing investments in software development and maintenance.
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