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LCL shipping

Sea freight economics without filling a container.

Forklift loading cartons into a truck at a warehouse dock

Who it's for

  • Orders between roughly 1 and 15 CBM

    Too big for air, too small for a container.

  • Multi-supplier orders

    Consolidated at our warehouse into one LCL booking.

  • New product lines

    Test the market before committing to FCL volumes.

What's included

  • Consolidation at origin

    Goods received, checked and palletised.

  • Booking and export customs

    Space booked on the next sailing.

  • Documents and tracking

    Bill of lading and arrival notice.

  • Destination coordination

    Deconsolidation and clearance with your broker, or DDP where available.

How it works

  1. 01

    Cargo details

    Cartons, dimensions, weight.

  2. 02

    Quote

    Per-CBM pricing with indicative transit.

  3. 03

    Consolidate and ship

    Goods prepared and booked.

  4. 04

    Arrive

    Collection at destination warehouse or door delivery.

What you receive

  • Per-CBM quote

    Clear cost for your volume.

  • Documents

    Complete for clearance.

Shipping options

Indicative comparison. Final method and cost depend on your cargo and destination.

MethodBest forTransit (indicative)Cost levelMinimum volumeNotes
AirUrgent orders, samples, light or high-value goods3–7 days (indicative)HighNoneBatteries and liquids need special handling
Sea LCLSmaller volumes that do not fill a container25–45 days (indicative)LowAbout 1 CBMShared container, consolidated at origin
Sea FCLFull 20 ft / 40 ft loads20–40 days (indicative)Lowest per unitOne containerBest for furniture, building materials, machinery
RailCentral Asia and Europe15–25 days (indicative)MediumVaries by routeSubject to route availability
TruckCentral Asia via land borders10–20 days (indicative)MediumVaries by routeSubject to route availability
DDPDoor delivery with duties paidDepends on methodAll-in quoteVariesAvailability depends on product and destination

What we need to quote

  • Number of cartons
  • Carton dimensions (L × W × H, cm)
  • Gross weight per carton (kg)
  • Total volume (CBM) if known
  • HS code or product description
  • Destination country and city
  • Batteries, magnets or dangerous goods, if any
  • Target delivery date

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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