Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Freight Transportation
ZIGR provides comprehensive maritime freight transportation services across deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes corridors, enabling strategic cargo movement for both government and commercial clients. Our capabilities span international containerized shipping, roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel support, barge transport, and Military Sealift Command (MSC) integrated services. We specialize in port-to-port and port-to-door logistics solutions that are ITAR-compliant, U.S. Jones Act-aware, and aligned with MARAD and USTRANSCOM requirements. ZIGR’s maritime freight services are designed to meet the needs of clients operating in defense sustainment, offshore energy, infrastructure development, and transnational supply chains, offering both regularly scheduled service lanes and project-based chartering options.
ZIGR coordinates long-haul, ocean-crossing transport for containerized, breakbulk, and Ro-Ro cargo between major global ports. We manage carrier selection, customs clearance, and intermodal integration to ensure seamless handoffs from ship to shore. Deep sea operations are supported by embedded risk mitigation protocols, including piracy coverage, secure container sealing, and satellite tracking. This is especially critical for government shipments under FMS, ITAR, or DFARS compliance, as well as for global expansion initiatives post-M&A.
Our coastal shipping solutions serve domestic waterborne routes along the U.S. East, Gulf, and West Coasts. ZIGR enables clients to bypass congested inland freight corridors via short sea shipping, using Jones Act-compliant vessels for inter-port transfers and regional distribution. These operations support federal agencies, industrial manufacturers, and port-adjacent facilities requiring cost-effective, high-volume freight movement without highway bottlenecks. Coastal freight can also integrate with our 4PL and terminal management services for broader supply chain orchestration.
ZIGR offers specialized logistics services within the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, supporting bulk cargo, heavy equipment, and project freight destined for inland U.S. and Canadian markets. We leverage a network of deep-draft terminals and multi-modal connections to move commodities such as steel, aggregates, defense equipment, and OEM modules. Our team manages port scheduling, customs documentation, and intermodal transfer to truck or rail, ensuring time-efficient inland access while complying with environmental and regulatory controls governing freshwater operations.