What shipping types are available for ocean freight?

We offer both LCL (less than container load) and FCL (full container load) ocean shipping solutions.

FCL (Full Container Load):

Port to Door: Origin Port to a specific location (e.g. the Buyer's warehouse)

LCL (Less than Container Load):

Port to Door: Origin Port to a specific location (e.g. the Buyer's warehouse), also called "CFS to Door"
Door to Door: from Supplier's factory to a specific location (e.g. the Buyer's warehouse)

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