Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS)

Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) is one of the largest sea freight forwarding companies worldwide. Tailored customer solutions across all modes of transport are also part of the product portfolio, as are the analysis and optimization of supply chains and additional transport ­related services.

The family-owned company has logistics services with a worldwide network encompass: the import and export of LCL shipments (Less than Container Load shipments, whereby the goods of multiple shippers are transported in one container), FCL shipments (Full Container Load shipments) or breakbulk shipments (partial or full charter) as well as overland transport (by truck or rail), inland waterway vessel transport and air freight shipments.

In doing so, FMS handles the pre-carriage and on-carriage transport, cargo inspection, shipment accompaniment, stowing advice, consulting on optimal cargo securing, import and export clearance, customs clearance, transport insurance, handling, loading, and inventory management.