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Brian Murphy

Brian has built a career at Expeditors for over 29 years, demonstrating consistent growth and leadership in global ocean freight operations. He began in 1995 as a Supervisor of Ocean Import, where he led a team focused on customer service, import gateway, and order management. Over 12 years, he drove process improvements and mentored new talent. In 2008, Brian advanced to Manager, Global Ocean, a role he held for nearly 13 years. He was instrumental in designing and developing the global LCL (Less-than-Container Load) network, implementing strategic processes, and leading regional managers. His contributions included creating tools for performance tracking, developing temperature-controlled shipment policies, and contributing to sustainability initiatives like a greenhouse gas calculator. Since 2021, Brian has served as Director of LCL and Product Development, Global Ocean, continuing to lead innovation and strategy. Brian is also a Licensed Customs Broker and IATA-certified.

Recent Posts

Reliable LCL Shipping for Small-Volume Freight Across the Pacific

Exporters across North Asia continue to work within a landscape where operational efficiency has become more critical than ever. Whether you're a

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Non-Operating Reefer Containers (NOR) vs Dry Containers

In global shipping, container types can impact everything from cost to cargo safety to environmental impact. Standard dry containers are the workhorses

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Optimizing Supply Chains with Expeditors’ LCL Suite

In the ever-evolving world of global logistics, Less than Container Load (LCL) services have become a cornerstone for businesses looking to optimize their

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Non-Operating Reefer Containers: Outweighing the Odds

In most trade lanes, countries that import refrigerated cargo, like meats and fruits, often do not export the same amount of refrigerated cargo. This

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Expeditors LCL Suite

If your business ships goods using ocean freight, you no doubt understand the difference between a Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load

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Understanding LCL Shipments [VIDEO]

Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments are complex, very complex. With multiple moving parts, LCL shipments can be overwhelming and intimidating, but

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Top 5 LCL Concerns

Less than Container Load (LCL) can bring forth concerns to just about any organization. Delayed shipments or a lack of visibility throughout the supply

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