About Ferrum
Two trucks.One rule.
Founded in Long Beach in 1998. Today 3,800 people in 42 countries, still answering the phone on the second ring.
We started with two trucks and one rule, answer the phone. Twenty-seven years and 3,800 people later, the rule has not changed. Freight is never just freight. It is a launch, a production line, a shelf, a hospital ward. So we treat every consignment like it matters, because to someone, it is the only one.
Since 1998
Our history
- 1998
Two trucks, one promise
Founded in Long Beach with two tractors and a rule: answer the phone, every time.
- 2006
Across the border
Opened Monterrey and Toronto, and our first customs brokerage licence.
- 2012
Onto the water
Became an ocean NVOCC and opened Rotterdam, our European gateway.
- 2017
Into the air
Frankfurt and Shanghai air hubs; IATA accreditation; 1,000 people.
- 2021
One platform
Launched live tracking and digital quotes for every mode in one place.
- 2025
Lower-carbon lanes
38 % of the fleet now electric or renewable-diesel; carbon report on every invoice.
How we work
Three promises we keep.
- 01
Pick up the phone
A named planner for every account, reachable by a real phone number, 24/7.
- 02
Quote what we invoice
All-in pricing up front. If the invoice differs from the quote, we explain every line.
- 03
Say it early
Bad news travels fastest here. You hear about a delay before your customer does, with a plan attached.
Sustainability
Net zero by 2040. Measured, not promised.
We publish the carbon footprint of every shipment on its invoice, calculated to the GLEC framework, and we move freight to rail and electric vans wherever the timeline allows.
- −31%CO₂ per tonne-km since 2019
- 38%of fleet electric or renewable diesel
- 2040net-zero target, validated science-based
Certified
Audited every year.
- AEO certified
- CTPAT
- GDP compliant
- IATA cargo agent
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ISO 9001
- SmartWay partner
- TAPA FSR A
Join the crew
We are hiring drivers, planners, customs brokers and engineers in 19 countries. Good people, real responsibility, trucks that are kept properly.