Determine container requirements
Volume, weight and package dimensions determine the appropriate solution. We also record moisture protection, securing and special product requirements.
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Sea freight
Plan ahead for international volumes.
Sea freight suits international goods flows with a planned lead time. We match the container solution, port handovers and connecting transport to quantity, packaging and delivery requirements.
Scope of service
When this service is suitable
For larger or regularly planned overseas shipments. A whole container is planned as FCL; smaller suitable quantities can be consolidated with other shipments as LCL.
Your planning advantages
- Choose between dedicated container capacity and a part load.
- Collection and onward delivery are included in planning.
- Documents and handover responsibilities are clarified in advance.
Process
How your order is handled
Plan departure and handovers
Goods readiness, acceptance deadline, port delivery and possible departure are coordinated. Documents and clearance responsibilities form part of the agreed process.
Coordinate destination port and onward delivery
Releases, collection and delivery are coordinated with the recipient. Possible waiting times and local additional costs need to be considered in planning.
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Transport modes & capacity
Standard containers or a suitable special solution following assessment. Container type, internal dimensions, loading and permitted weight are specified in the individual quote; refrigerated containers require a separate enquiry.
Suitable additional services
- Collection and onward transport to and from the port
- FCL and LCL coordination
- Document and clearance coordination
- Special packaging or container requirements
Additional services are agreed in advance and priced according to their scope. We confirm availability, suitability and timing for the specific shipment.
TRANSPORT PLANNING EXAMPLE
Planned merchandise for an overseas customer
A manufacturer wants to ship several crates. We compare LCL with a dedicated container solution and consider protective packaging, port handovers and onward transport to the receiving address.
Illustrative planning example; not a scheduled route or a transit-time commitment.- Goods description, volume, dimensions and weight
- Loading address, destination and goods readiness
- Packaging, stackability and preferred container
- Trade documents and agreed delivery terms
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions about this service
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
FCL means using a container for your order. With LCL, container space is shared with other shipments, so additional consolidation and transshipment steps must be considered.
Does a published schedule guarantee delivery?
No. Departures, port operations and connecting transport can change. The agreed schedule must therefore consider the entire transport chain.
Which costs are included in the quote?
The agreed scope may include sea freight, port services, collection, onward delivery and other services. Clearance, duties and possible additional costs are allocated according to the specific agreement.