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Ocean Freight

The most cost-effective way to move volume across the globe. Full-container and shared-container sailings on every major trade lane, with schedules you can plan around.

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FCL vs LCL

Choose the right container option

FCL (Full Container Load) gives you an entire 20ft or 40ft container to yourself, best value per unit once you're filling roughly 15 cubic metres or more, faster port handling, and less risk of damage.

LCL (Less than Container Load) lets you share a container and pay only for the space you use, ideal for smaller or trial shipments, though transit and handling take a little longer.

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Rule of thumb

Below ~13-15 m³, LCL usually wins on cost. Above it, FCL is typically cheaper and safer. Not sure? Send us your dimensions and we'll model both.

Container ship
Capabilities

Everything moving by sea, covered

FCL & LCL

Dedicated or shared containers on weekly departures from all major ports.

Reefer & special equipment

Refrigerated, open-top, flat-rack and out-of-gauge for oversized or temperature-sensitive cargo.

Global lane coverage

Transpacific, transatlantic, Asia-Europe and intra-regional, direct and transhipment routings.

Container visibility

Track your box from gate-in to gate-out with vessel schedules and milestone alerts.

Cargo insurance

Marine insurance arranged on request to protect against loss or damage in transit.

Documentation & customs

Bills of lading, certificates of origin and full clearance handled by our brokers.

Indicative transit times

Port-to-port sailing times

Approximate direct-service transit. Transhipment routings and port congestion can add days.

Trade laneTransitFrequencyBest for
China → US West Coast14-18 daysWeeklyConsumer goods
China → US East Coast28-35 daysWeeklyRetail volume
Asia → North Europe30-38 daysWeeklyManufacturing
US → Europe12-18 daysWeeklyMachinery, food
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Shipper's tip: know your Incoterms

Your Incoterm (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP…) decides who pays freight, insurance and duties, and where risk transfers. Getting it wrong is the most common cause of surprise charges. We'll help you pick the term that protects your margin before you book.

FAQ

Ocean freight, explained

A 20ft holds ~28-33 m³ (about 10 standard pallets); a 40ft holds ~56-67 m³ (about 20-21 pallets). We'll advise the most efficient loading plan for your cargo.

Demurrage is charged when a container stays at the port beyond free time; detention when you keep the container too long after collection. We plan collections and clearance to keep these to zero.

Carrier liability is limited by international convention and rarely covers full value. We strongly recommend all-risks marine insurance, which we can arrange in minutes.

Yes, we combine ocean freight with road haulage and customs clearance for a single door-to-door movement.

Shipping by sea?

Send us your ports and volume and we'll quote FCL and LCL side by side.

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