Sea freight

The economical way to move volume.

Ocean freight is the right choice for heavy, bulky or less urgent cargo. We compare full container and shared container options, then coordinate the booking and documents.

Options: FCL and LCL
Best for: Heavy or bulky cargo
Coverage: Major ports worldwide

Full container load

FCL: the container is yours.

Book a 20ft, 40ft or 40ft high-cube container for a single shipment. Better control, less handling and predictable transit for larger volumes.

Best for regular or high-volume cargo
One container, one shipment
Port-to-port or door-to-door

Less than container load

LCL: pay for the space you use.

Share a container with other shipments. You pay for your volume or weight, which makes smaller loads more affordable than booking a whole box.

Best for smaller or irregular loads
Priced on volume or weight
Consolidation adds handling time

Which one?

A simple way to choose.

If you are near a full container, FCL usually wins on cost and control. If you have a few pallets, LCL avoids paying for air you do not use.

You have a full load

Choose FCL. A dedicated container reduces handling and is often the better rate per unit.

You have a few pallets

Choose LCL. You share space and pay for your volume or weight instead of the whole container.

You need it quickly

Compare air. Ocean transit is measured in weeks; if the deadline is tight, air may be worth the difference.

You are not sure

Send the volume and deadline. We will price both and tell you where the break-even sits.

What we handle

From the supplier’s gate to the destination port.

FCL and LCL quotes

We compare container and shared-load options, including the charges at each end.

Booking and space

We confirm the sailing with the forwarder and keep you posted on the cut-off and departure.

Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and any certificates the route requires.

Pickup and delivery

We can arrange collection from the supplier and delivery from the destination port.

Customs coordination

We work with licensed brokers and flag the documents and permits before arrival.

Tracking and insurance

Milestone updates and cargo insurance options based on the declared value.

What affects the quote

The ocean rate is only one line.

A useful quote shows the whole journey, not just the base freight. These are the variables that move the number.

Route and ports. Some lanes have more sailings and more competition than others.
Volume and weight. LCL is priced on the greater of the two; FCL depends on container size.
Commodity. Hazardous, oversized or temperature-controlled cargo needs special handling.
Season. Peak periods can tighten space and push rates up.
Incoterms. Who pays for origin handling, freight, insurance and destination charges changes the total.
Destination charges. Port fees, terminal handling and delivery are often separate from the ocean rate.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

The things shippers usually ask us before booking.

How long does sea freight take?

Transit depends on the route, the sailing and whether the cargo is FCL or LCL. Ocean legs usually take weeks, and LCL needs extra time for consolidation and deconsolidation. The quote includes the estimated transit time for the option we recommend.

What is the minimum for LCL?

It depends on the consolidator and the route. LCL is usually priced per cubic metre or per tonne, with a minimum charge. Send the dimensions and weight and we will confirm the practical minimum.

Can I ship a car or oversized cargo?

Sometimes. Vehicles, machinery and out-of-gauge cargo need special equipment and routing. Send the dimensions, weight and photos so we can check what the route can handle.

Do I need cargo insurance?

It is strongly recommended. Carrier liability is limited and does not usually cover the full value of your goods. We can include cargo insurance in the quote based on the declared value.

Next step

Moving volume? Let’s price it properly.

Send the cargo details, origin and destination. We will compare FCL and LCL and show you what each includes.

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