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Flexport, Inc. has 1 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforFlexport, Inc.

    Freight Forwarding
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 7/11/2014

    Years in Business: 10

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Flexport provides global logistics services through an online dashboard. The business is a licensed customs broker and freight forwarder that helps other companies move freight around the world.

    Products & Services

    Freight forwarding
    Customs brokerage
    Customs bonds
    Logistics
    Warehousing
    Fulfillment
    Cargo Insurance
    Quality Inspections
    Air Freight
    Ocean Freight
    Trucking

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    San Francisco, CA 94102-2401
    BBB File Opened:
    7/1/2014
    Years in Business:
    10
    Business Started:
    11/20/2013
    Business Incorporated:
    11/20/2013
    Accredited Since:
    7/11/2014
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of 025219 for this business, issued by Federal Maritime Commission. The expiration date of this license is 9/30/2026.

    These agencies may include:

    Federal Maritime Commission

    800 North Street NW

    Washington DC 20573

    (206) 553-0221

    http://www.fmc.gov/resources/ocean_transportation_intermediaries.aspx

    BBB records show a license number of 2594279 for this business, issued by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The expiration date of this license is 5/31/2024.

    These agencies may include:

    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

    1325 J St Ste 1540

    Sacramento CA 95814

    (800) 832-5660

    http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx

    BBB records show a license number of 60DBO-88177 for this business, issued by California Department of Business Oversight. The expiration date of this license is 2/28/2025.

    These agencies may include:

    California Department of Business Oversight

    300 S. Spring Street, Suite 15513

    Los Angeles CA 90013

    (213) 897-2085

    BBB records show a license number of 6001029 for this business, issued by California Department of Insurance/CDI. The expiration date of this license is 3/1/2025.

    These agencies may include:

    California Department of Insurance/CDI

    300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1700

    Sacramento CA 95814

    (800) 927-4357

    http://www.insurance.ca.gov/

    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Number of Employees:
    600
    Alternate Business Name
    • Flexport International, LLC
    • Flexport LLC
    Business Management
    • Mr. Ryan Petersen, CEO/Founder
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Ryan Petersen, CEO/Founder

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Ryan Petersen, CEO/Founder
    • Mr. Owen Millard, Marketing Coordinator
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (855) 353-9123
      Primary Fax

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    01/02/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Billing Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    Dear Better Business Bureau,I am writing to file a formal complaint against Flexport, specifically regarding the ******** services that were acquired from Shopify. I have encountered significant issues with their handling of my account, and despite attempts to address the matter directly with the company, a resolution has not been reached.Background Information:I have been a customer of ********, now under the management of Flexport, for several years. However, my usage of their services ceased over two years ago. Despite this, I have recently discovered several problems with the handling of my account.Nature of the Complaint:Lost and Found Items:Flexport has misplaced and subsequently found over 80 units of my inventory. This has caused unnecessary stress and financial burden on my part. I demand a refund for the inconvenience caused.Expired Inventory:As these items have been in the possession of Flexport for an extended period, I am concerned that they may have expired. I request that Flexport takes immediate action to destroy all +80 items to prevent any further complications.Attempts to Resolve:I have made multiple attempts to resolve these issues directly with Flexport through their customer service channels, but these efforts have proven futile.Desired Resolution:I am seeking a full refund for the +80 units that were lost and then found.I request the immediate destruction of all +80 items, considering the possibility of expiration.Following the resolution of the above matters, I request that my account with ********************** be zeroed out.Supporting Documentation:I have attached relevant documents, including records of my communications with Flexport, proof of ownership of the lost items, and any other pertinent information that supports my complaint.I appreciate the Better Business Bureau's intervention in this matter and hope for a prompt and fair resolution. I thank you in advance for your attention to this issue.Sincerely,****
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    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Arnold M

    1 star

    09/09/2023

    Horrible, unreliable company. I started selling on Shopify and signed with Deliverr a 3PL company to store and fulfill my products when sold.Some time later it said that Deliverr was bought by Flexport. At some point I was notified that orders made on my website were cancelled and not fulfilled.When I looked into it, I found out that Flexport was consolidating warehouses. That was around August 9 2023. When I asked when it would be completed I was told 'TBA'.I explained it was unacceptable and they told me to self fulfill. I explained that they were being paid to fulfill and that I sent them all my inventory.They did ship some products, but my main product still shows 'sold out' on my website despite Flexport claiming they completed the task on 4th September 2023.They have caused and continue to cause me losses since I have over 96 items in their warehouse which I can not sell since it appears as 'unavailable - transferring facilities'.Based on my experience I would say Flexport is unreliable and actually dangerous for any business trying to succeed. It is so difficult to build a successful business and when your own paid infrastructure is not supporting you it is a losing battle.As far as I can see thay also charged me full fees, but I need to verify that. I have no timeframe when my products will be available and I will look into the cost of shipping them elsewhere.

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