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FCL Shipping

Your Trusted Partner for Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping from China

Ensuring Your Large Volume Cargo Arrives Safely, On Time, and Cost-Effectively.

What is FCL Shipping and Is It Right for Your Cargo?

FCL (Full Container Load) means your goods occupy an entire shipping container exclusively.

Standard FCL Container Dimensions and Capacity

Container Type

External Dimensions

Max Volume

Best For

20GP (General Purpose)

20′ x 8′ x 8.5′

33 CBM

Heavy commodities, smaller volumes

40GP (General Purpose)

40′ x 8′ x 8.5′

67 CBM

Light goods, large volumes

40HC (High Cube)

40′ x 8′ x 9.5′

76 CBM

Furniture, textiles, bulky but lightweight items

When to Choose FCL?

  • Your cargo volume is greater than 15 CBM (Cubic Meters).
  • You require faster transit times (FCL processes are simpler and faster than LCL).
  • Your goods are sensitive or high-value, requiring dedicated space to minimize damage or commingling.
    1. Booking & Planning: Secure vessel space and finalize shipping schedule.
    2. Container Pick-up: Arrange drayage (trucking) of empty container to your supplier’s factory/warehouse.
      Booking & Planning: Secure vessel space and finalize shipping schedule.
    3. Container Pick-up: Arrange drayage (trucking) of empty container to your supplier’s factory/warehouse.
    4. Loading & Sealing: Supervision of loading and sealing at the factory (Shipper’s Load & Count verification).
    5. Trucking & Port Entry: Transport of the loaded container to the Chinese departure port (e.g., Shenzhen, Shanghai).
    6. Export Customs: Handle China’s export documentation and clearance.
    7. Ocean Transit: International ocean voyage.
    8. Destination Services: Destination Customs clearance, duties handling, and final mile delivery (DDU/DDP available).
    • Base Ocean Freight: Subject to market supply/demand and fuel costs (BAF).
    • Origin Charges: Local fees including Trucking Fee, Terminal Handling Charges (THC), and Documentation Fee.
    • Destination Charges: Fees incurred upon arrival at the discharge port (e.g., DDC).
    • Surcharges: Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) and Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS), when applicable.
    • Important Note: Advise clients to clarify if the quote is All-in or Port-to-Port to avoid unexpected destination fees.
    • Worried about Rolled Cargo? “We maintain long-term contracts with major carriers (MAERSK, COSCO, etc.) to guarantee your booked space.”
    • Need Customs Support? “We offer comprehensive DDP/DDU services, handling all duties and destination formalities.”