SEA FREIGHT
Whether you’re importing or exporting, we provide international shipping covered port to port or door to door in full container loads or less than container loads. Specializing in all types of container shipping: FCL, LCL, and reefer (refrigerated) shipping containers around the globe.
FCL
Full Container Loads
FCL shipping is the most efficient and cost-effective container shipping method. FCL involves one shipper and one consignee – meaning you do not share space in the container with other shippers. In order to simplify the process and reduce risk, many shippers choose to ship FCL while not actually filling the container to capacity.
A typical door-to-door FCL shipping process includes:
Transporting the empty container from the container yard
Loading the container at the shipper’s facility
Transporting the container via truck or rail to the departure port
Shipping the container to the destination port
Delivering the container to its final destination
LCL
Less than Container Load
When shippers do not have enough cargo to fill an entire 20” or 40” container, we recommend less-than-container load shipping. LCL refers to consolidated shipments of loose cargo that are typically boxed, palletized or crated. LCL is typically cheaper due to the cost of the full container being shared between multiple shippers – however, the rate per equivalent weight of an LCL shipment will be much higher than a full container load (FCL). Despite sharing a container with other shippers, LCL still allows visibility and control over your cargo.
When shippers do not have enough cargo to fill an entire 20” or 40” container, we recommend less-than-container load shipping. LCL refers to consolidated shipments of loose cargo that are typically boxed, palletized or crated. LCL is typically cheaper due to the cost of the full container being shared between multiple shippers – however, the rate per equivalent weight of an LCL shipment will be much higher than a full container load (FCL). Despite sharing a container with other shippers, LCL still allows visibility and control over your cargo.
Refrigerated Containers (Reefers)
A reefer container is a special type of container equipped with a refrigerated motor. This allows for the transportation of sensitive goods that may need controlled temperatures such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, chocolate, wine, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.