Ocean freight, full container or shared.

Which one fits

FCL (full container load). You use the whole box: 20' standard, 40' standard, 40' high cube, 45' high cube, and reefer, open-top or flat-rack when the cargo needs it. Best when you fill at least half a container, ship fragile or high-value goods, or want a single seal from factory to door.

LCL (less than container load). Your cargo shares a container with other shippers and is priced per cubic metre with a weight minimum. Best for a few pallets, first orders and samples too heavy for air. Expect a few extra days at each end for consolidation and deconsolidation.

What is included

• Booking with the carrier or consolidator and space confirmation
• Origin pickup, export documentation and port handling where your Incoterm requires it
• Importer Security Filing submitted before loading
• Ocean carriage and arrival notice
• Customs entry through our licensed broker partners (optional line item)
• Drayage from the terminal, transloading, and delivery to your door, a fulfillment center or our Orange County warehouse (optional line items)
• Milestone tracking from booking to delivery

What we need from you

Commercial invoice, packing list, supplier contact, cargo-ready date and your preferred Incoterm. For first shipments, an importer number (EIN or CBP-assigned) and a power of attorney for the broker; we walk you through both.

Good to know

• LCL is quoted by volume (CBM) with a minimum per shipment; FCL is quoted per container regardless of how full it is.
• Terminal, chassis and clean-truck fees at Los Angeles and Long Beach are itemised, not buried in the ocean rate.
• Free time at the terminal is limited; we plan the pickup before the vessel docks to avoid demurrage.