What Ocean Star International does

Ocean Star International, Inc. (OSI) is a Coral Springs, Florida-based, privately held international freight forwarder and relocation services company founded in July 2007 by Joshua Morales. The company operates as a licensed NVOCC and Freight Forwarder under Federal Maritime Commission license #021051N and holds a GSA CHAMP approval that enables it to serve US federal government and military customers. OSI's product surface spans full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight, air freight, vehicle and boat/motorcycle shipping, household moving, international relocation, military equipment and base relocation, supply chain solutions, marine insurance, storage, packing and custom crating, and project cargo handling. The company maintains US port operations in Miami, Los Angeles, and New York and reaches customers through a network of more than 3,000 global agent partners with contracted rates from over 40 shipping lines.

OSI's proprietary technology consists of OSI Live Track, a 24/7 customer-facing shipment tracking and document portal, and an internally built Transportation Management System (TMS) that allows customers to compare LTL carriers and book pickups online. The company has invested in fully paperless, automated documentation processing, but no AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or third-party integrations are disclosed. GTM is primarily sales-led: enterprise field sales with dedicated account executives for corporate and government accounts, inside sales for mid-market and consumer quotes, and a self-service website for SMB and individual transactions. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed; average international relocation tickets range from $3,000-$5,000 with stated 25-30% margins.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction fees on shipping bookings, with supplemental revenue from marine insurance premiums, managed supply chain services, and storage. Customer segments are diversified across individual expatriates, corporate HR departments, US government/military, and B2B commercial shippers. Notable enterprise references include Godiva, Hewlett Packard, IBM, and US Government (GSA). OSI performs over 5,000 international relocations annually and approximately 7,000 commercial deliveries, with a stated 98% customer satisfaction rate. The company is founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional funding round beyond a $2-3M growth capital target documented in 2013 investor materials.

Name

Ocean Star International

Legal name

Ocean Star International, Inc.

Website

https://osishipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ocean Star International is a Coral Springs, FL-based licensed NVOCC and freight forwarder founded in 2007, providing international relocation, ocean and air freight, vehicle shipping, supply chain solutions, and military logistics to consumers, corporations, and the US government through a 3,000+ global agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding & Logistics

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Ocean Marine Insurance (Hull, Cargo & Freight) (FSAJAHAA)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Household goods moving
• Vehicle transport services
• Corporate relocation services
• Government logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. International Relocation Services: Primary revenue stream from international relocation services. Average margin of 25-30% per relocation with average relocation value ranging from $3,000-$5,000. Revenue generated from corporate contracts and individual customers.
2. Freight Forwarding and NVOCC Services: Full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) ocean freight services, air freight, and domestic trucking. Revenue from booking fees, documentation fees, and margin on carrier contracts.
3. Marine Insurance: All Risk and Total Loss marine insurance offerings. Insurance premiums added to final invoice with $500 deductible per occurrence.
4. Supply Chain Solutions: End-to-end supply chain management including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution services for business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ocean Star International is a licensed international shipping and logistics company that provides door-to-door international freight forwarding (ocean FCL/LCL, air freight), household goods moving, vehicle transport (auto, motorcycle, boat/yacht), corporate and government relocations, customs clearance, marine insurance, storage, and end-to-end supply chain solutions. It operates as an NVOCC and licensed Freight Forwarder through US port locations in Miami, Los Angeles, and New York and a global network of more than 3,000 agent partners.

Product overview

Ocean Star International (OSI) is a licensed international shipping and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of freight forwarding and relocation services. The portfolio includes ocean freight services (FCL, LCL, container shipping), air freight, and specialized transport (auto, motorcycle, boat/yacht shipping). For relocations, OSI provides household moving, international relocation, corporate relocation, and military/base relocations. The company also offers supply chain solutions, marine insurance, project cargo handling, storage services, and packing/custom crating. Technology offerings include OSI Live Track (customer tracking portal) and a proprietary Transportation Management Software (TMS) for LTL freight management. Services are delivered through a network of over 3,000 global agents with US locations in Miami, Los Angeles, and New York.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Shipping International and domestic air freight services for personal and commercial cargo, with partnerships providing up to 80% discounts through carriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS; pricing based on weight or volume, whichever is greater.
• Auto Shipping Domestic and international vehicle shipping services including auto auctions, dealer trades, fleet management, and export shipping, with real-time tracking capabilities.
• B2B Shipping Business-to-business freight forwarding and logistics services including FCL/LCL ocean shipping, air freight, customs clearance, and warehouse distribution with 1,000,000 square feet of storage space.
• Boat & Yacht Shipping International boat and yacht transport services via containers, flat racks, or RO/RO carriers, handling pickups from dealerships, marinas, private homes, and auctions with door-to-door delivery options.
• Container Shipping (FCL) Full container load (FCL) ocean freight services via contracted rates with 40+ shipping lines, with multiple shipping options including port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door, and door-to-door delivery.
• LCL Shipping Less than Container Load consolidation services for smaller sea freight shipments, sharing container space with other shippers and calculating rates by cubic meter / cubic foot based on volume.
• International Shipping Comprehensive international shipping services covering household goods, vehicle transport, and general cargo to any destination worldwide.
• Motorcycle Shipping International motorcycle and recreational vehicle shipping via ocean containers or roll-on/roll-off carriers, including custom crating and blocking/bracing for secure transport.
• International Relocation Services Full-service international moving including packing, loading, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery, with over 5,000 international relocations performed annually.
• Household Moving Professional household goods moving services with a 98% customer satisfaction rate and licensed NVOCC and Freight Forwarder services.
• Import & Export Services Import/export consulting, customs clearance, logistics, and delivery services for businesses, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supply chain streamlining.
• Storage Services Domestic and international storage solutions for cargo with 24-hour surveillance, secure facilities, and flexible options for temporary or long-term storage.
• Military Equipment Relocation GSA-approved military equipment and vehicle relocation services including tanks, helicopters, and aircraft transport to and from military installations worldwide.
• Base Relocations Military base relocation services leveraging 30 years of logistics experience to handle construction equipment and oversized cargo to military installations globally.
• Logistics Services Comprehensive logistics handling including packing, shipping, and freight forwarding for sensitive items like electronics, porcelain, glass, and jewelry.
• Packing & Custom Crating Professional packing and custom crating services for fragile and oddly-shaped items, including palletizing and shrink wrapping for LCL consolidation shipments.
• Supply Chain Solutions End-to-end supply chain management including procurement, inventory planning, warehouse design, order processing, distribution, customer service, and program control.
• Marine Insurance Marine insurance coverage including All Risk insurance for professionally packed shipments and Total Loss insurance for self-packed goods, covering door-to-door protection with a $500 deductible per occurrence.
• Project Cargo Specialized heavy machinery and oversized equipment transport including intermodal and multimodal solutions, blocking/bracing, permits, and customs documentation worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer satisfaction rate maintained based on volume vs complaint ratio
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlas Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor moving and relocation services partner included in OSI's network of over 3,000 global partners for international relocation services.
• BekinscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership Van Lines partner in OSI's global moving network providing reciprocal relocation services worldwide.
• MayflowercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor van lines partner integrated into OSI's partner network for household goods moving services internationally.
• Stevens Worldwide Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational moving partner included in OSI's network for comprehensive global relocation coverage.
• United Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading van lines company partnership providing OSI with extended network capabilities for international moves.
• Global TranzcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with one of the industry's largest 3PLs to provide state-of-the-art technology and maximize carrier contracts for trucking and transportation management.
• DHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir freight partner providing discounted rates up to 80% for international air shipping services.
• FedExminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir freight partner providing discounted rates up to 80% for international air shipping services.
• UPSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir freight partner providing discounted rates up to 80% for international air shipping services.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Crown Worldwide Movers: Crown Worldwide Movers is a global international relocation and moving services provider offering household goods shipping, corporate relocation, and freight forwarding across 50+ countries. Directly comparable to OSI's international relocation and freight forwarding core.
• Atlas Van Lines: Atlas Van Lines is a major U.S. household goods carrier and international moving services provider that is both a partner in OSI's 3,000+ agent network and a direct competitor for household moving and corporate relocation accounts.
• United Van Lines: United Van Lines is a leading U.S. household goods mover with international moving services. OSI lists United as a network partner, while also serving overlapping customer segments in corporate and personal international relocation.
• International Van Lines: International Van Lines is actually OSI's own subsidiary (founded 2011) and is also a direct competitor in the consumer international moving space, serving the same customer base with comparable door-to-door overseas moving services.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Expeditors International is a major global logistics company specializing in international air and ocean freight forwarding and customs brokerage. Comparable to OSI's NVOCC and FCL/LCL forwarding model but at vastly larger scale and with global infrastructure.
• Cartus: Cartus is a leading corporate relocation and global mobility services provider owned by Realogy. Serves similar enterprise HR customers with international relocation, household moving, and logistics — overlapping directly with OSI's corporate relocation segment.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is one of the largest third-party logistics providers globally, offering ocean, air, and ground freight forwarding plus supply chain management. Represents the scaled incumbent against which mid-tier forwarders like OSI compete for enterprise shipper accounts.
• SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving: SIRVA (including BGRS and Allied Van Lines) is one of the largest global relocation and moving services companies, serving corporate HR departments and government clients. Comparable to OSI in international relocation and freight services but at significantly greater scale with broader geographic footprint.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with leading positions in ocean, air, road, and contract logistics. Serves the same enterprise B2B import/export customers as OSI (e.g., HP, IBM-tier accounts) but at materially greater scale.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital-first global freight forwarder offering ocean (FCL/LCL), air freight, and customs brokerage through proprietary technology. Comparable to OSI's freight forwarding business with a much stronger technology and capital base, representing the modern competitive benchmark for asset-light forwarders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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