The application can be downloaded free of charge from the iPhone app store and iTunes. The Encompass mobile app allows users to access sailing and freight schedules for ocean and air; track and trace shipments via the vendor's proprietary GlobeTrak system; view the status of every shipment and create customized reports; access house bills of lading, packing lists and commercial invoices; view a company's background and details about professional services, and access a live customer-service representative, as well as the latest industry news and service updates. Encompass has hub and office locations in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, China and Australia/New Zealand, with plans to expand into India, South America, Turkey, South Africa and Vietnam.

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