Shein’s China-U.S. Imports Boost Flexport

As logistics company Flexport looks to turn itself around after messy executive drama and a broader freight market slump last year, it’s leaning on an increasingly important customer: China-founded fast-fashion giant Shein.

As of March, Flexport was arranging two Boeing 747 flights each week filled with goods sold by Shein—known for its $3 crop tops and $10 dresses—and headed for its U.S. buyers, according to a person who worked at Flexport. The flights from China to Los Angeles were part of a significant air freight deal Flexport and Shein have been ramping up since late 2023, two people who worked at Flexport said.