Ocean freight
Ocean freight: FCL, LCL and special containers
Ocean freight suits stable, larger shipments where timing can be planned around sailing schedules. We match FCL, LCL or special-container options to cargo volume, dimensions, weight, destination and delivery requirements, and coordinate export customs, loading and destination services. Schedules, costs and transit times remain subject to booking and carrier confirmation.
Scope
Ocean freight suits stable, larger shipments where timing can be planned around sailing schedules. We match FCL, LCL or special-container options to cargo volume, dimensions, weight, destination and delivery requirements, and coordinate export customs, loading and destination services. Schedules, costs and transit times remain subject to booking and carrier confirmation.
- FCL, LCL and special containers
- Sailings matched to volume, destination and timing
- Export customs, loading and documentation coordinated
- Can connect with air, road or multimodal transport
Use cases
Stable, larger shipments
Well suited to FCL or repeat sailing plans where the transport rhythm can be controlled.
Smaller or mixed batches
LCL can lower the entry threshold for smaller volumes, subject to actual cargo and routing.
Oversized or special cargo
Special-container and lashing options are assessed around dimensions, weight, centre of gravity and handling conditions.
Door-to-door coordination
Can connect with destination clearance, warehousing and delivery, subject to local conditions.
Documents
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Booking and export customs documents
- Bill of lading release or original documents
- Destination clearance documents required locally
Service flow
01 / 05Understand your requirements
A good journey starts with understanding
We start with the goods, packaging, weight and volume, then confirm the origin, destination, cargo-ready date and delivery requirements.
- Goods, packaging and cargo characteristics
- Quantity, weight and volume
- Origin, destination and cargo-ready date
Goods, packaging and cargo characteristicsFrequently asked questions
How do I choose between FCL and LCL?
It depends on volume, timing and cost. FCL is usually more suitable when cargo is close to a full container; LCL can be assessed for smaller or mixed batches, subject to volume, weight and routing.
What information is needed for a special container?
Dimensions, weight, centre of gravity, handling requirements and destination conditions are needed to assess the container type, lashing and lifting plan.
Can ocean freight be arranged door to door?
Destination clearance and delivery can be combined with the ocean leg, subject to the cargo, destination and local operating conditions.
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FCL & LCL shipping
FCL and LCL across key routesFlexible capacity and coordinated handling
Breakbulk, special equipment & project cargo
Heavy-lift, project and special-container cargoSpecialist planning and coordinated execution
Air export
General cargo, charter and urgent air freightConnected handling, from origin to destination
Cross-border trucking
TIR trucking and border transfersConnections across Eurasia
Sea–rail / sea–road
Flexible multimodal combinationsControl cost, improve coordination
Customs clearance & warehousing
Declarations, documents, storage and packagingInsurance, destination clearance and final delivery
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