Ocean freight

Full and shared container loads on weekly sailings to Europe, Asia and Latin America. We book the space, file the paperwork and deliver door to door.

12 to 35 daysTypical transit
WeeklySailings on main lanes
FCL and LCLFull or shared loads

The simplest way to ship by sea

Ocean freight is the most cost effective way to move large or heavy loads over long distances. Whether you fill a whole container or share one with other shippers, your coordinator books the space, prepares export and import papers, and arranges trucking at both ends so you deal with one team from your door to theirs.

What is included

Full container loads20 ft, 40 ft and high cube units for your cargo only.
Shared container loadsPay only for the space you use, from one pallet up.
Door to door truckingPickup at origin and final delivery at destination.
Customs on both endsExport filing and import entries handled for you.
Reefer containersTemperature controlled units for food and pharma.
Live trackingVessel, port and handoff updates on one tracking page.

How it works

Step 1Quote and bookSend the details and confirm an all in price.
Step 2Pickup and loadingWe collect, load and seal the container.
Step 3SailingTracked at every port while customs is prepared.
Step 4DeliveryCleared, trucked and delivered to the door.

Container options

ContainerInside size (L × W × H)VolumeMax payload
20 ft standard5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m33.2 m³28,200 kg
40 ft standard12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m67.7 m³26,700 kg
40 ft high cube12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m76.4 m³26,500 kg
40 ft reefer11.58 × 2.29 × 2.25 m59.3 m³29,000 kg

Typical figures. Exact sizes and payloads vary by carrier and container.

What affects the price

Lane and distancePort pair and how far the cargo travels.
Container sizeFCL by container, LCL by cubic metre.
SeasonPeak season rates run from late summer to year end.
ExtrasCustoms, insurance, reefer and inland trucking.

Ocean freight questions

Not covered here? Ask a coordinator.

FCL or LCL, which should I choose?

If your cargo fills more than about half of a 20 ft container, a full container is usually cheaper and faster. Below that, a shared load lets you pay only for the space you use.

How long does customs take?

Most shipments clear within one to three days of arrival when papers are filed in advance, which we do for every booking.

Can you ship hazardous goods by sea?

Many classes can travel with the right declarations and packaging. Tell us the UN number and we will confirm what is possible.

Is insurance included?

Basic carrier liability is limited, so we recommend cargo insurance for the full value of your goods. Ask for a price when you book.

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