SEA FREIGHT / GLOBAL CONTAINER SHIPPING
International sea freight for FCL and LCL shipments
End-to-end container shipping and ocean freight forwarding across major global trade lanes. FreightHub Logistics coordinates vessel-space enquiries, port drayage, and customs clearance through its teams in Germany, the Netherlands, and China, from full container loads (FCL) to scheduled sea consolidations (LCL) on standard and cross-trade routes, subject to the cargo, route, carrier and office scope being confirmed.
Worldwide sea logistics
Strategic carrier coordination, terminal handling, warehousing and customs brokerage connecting global ports with inland destinations, with the included scope confirmed for each shipment.
01 / CONTAINER FREIGHT STRATEGY
Flexible FCL and LCL ocean shipping tailored to your volume.
Volume, cargo dimensions, transit sensitivity, and budget help determine whether a dedicated container (FCL) or consolidated sea freight (LCL) delivers the best fit. Share your origin, destination, weight, and volume (CBM); the team will assess the route, schedule and available services.
Volume & cargo assessment
We evaluate dimensions, weight, stackability and any hazardous classification to assess whether exclusive container capacity (FCL) or cost-efficient groupage (LCL) fits the shipment.
Integrated port & inland routing
From origin drayage and terminal/CFS handling to customs clearance and final on-carriage, we design the transport plan around vessel schedules, cut-off dates and confirmed handovers.
Transparent terms & space review
We review carrier-space options, demurrage/detention terms and transit milestones before departure; final space, timing and port-side charges remain subject to carrier and route confirmation.
Sea freight shipping options
VOLUME, HANDLING & TIMINGFCL /
Full-container load
Dedicated container capacity using suitable standard or specialised equipment, such as 20′ DC, 40′ DC, High Cube, Open Top, Flat Rack or Reefer, where available and appropriate. It can reduce intermediate handling for commercial shipments when the equipment and route are confirmed.
Higher-volume cargo, dedicated capacity and sealed direct transit; the economical break point is assessed for the shipment.
LCL /
Less-than-container load
Consolidation for cargo that does not require an entire container. Origin CFS consolidation and destination deconsolidation can be arranged where available; charges and minimums depend on the carrier, route, weight and measured volume.
Small to mid-sized freight, regular inventory flow and shared-space economics; the economical break point is shipment-specific.
Breakbulk /
Project & non-containerized
Shipment-specific planning for oversized machinery, heavy-lift equipment and structural components that exceed standard container dimensions. Crane handling, specialised vessel stowage, lashings and port supervision are included only where confirmed for the cargo, port and appointed partners.
OOG machinery, heavy lift, industrial plant cargo and project freight, subject to a dedicated feasibility review.
02 / END-TO-END FREIGHT SERVICES
Integrated logistics supporting your ocean shipment.
Ocean freight is one part of the journey. Teams in Germany, the Netherlands and China coordinate pre-carriage, terminal handling, customs brokerage and final delivery with the included scope confirmed for the cargo, route and offices involved.
FIRST-MILE & TERMINAL HAULAGEPre-carriage & port drayage
Container haulage and scheduled pick-up from supplier facilities to origin ocean terminals or CFS hubs can be coordinated with carrier cut-off dates, subject to route and capacity confirmation.
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EXPORT, IMPORT & TRANSITCustoms brokerage
We coordinate export/import declarations, transit documents such as T1, tariff classification and regulatory clearance with the responsible customs parties; requirements depend on the goods and countries involved.
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CFS & BONDED STORAGEWarehousing & consolidation
Short- and long-term warehousing, container stuffing/unstuffing, palletising, repacking and bonded-storage arrangements can be reviewed near relevant gateway ports; availability and legal scope must be confirmed per shipment.
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LAST-MILE & RISK MITIGATIONInland delivery & cargo protection
Onward delivery by road or rail can be arranged to the distribution centre or consignee. Cargo insurance can also be discussed separately; cover, insurer, exclusions and pricing are not automatic.
Arrange final delivery03 / STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
Structured ocean freight execution with end-to-end visibility.
Each stage is aligned with carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs and customs requirements, coordinated across the relevant FreightHub teams and external parties; the final scope is confirmed for the shipment.
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01 / Request & cargo assessment
Share cargo details, packed dimensions, gross weight, volume (CBM), origin, destination and target readiness date. The team evaluates shipment parameters and equipment requirements.
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02 / Solution & rate proposal
We assess the optimal mode — dedicated FCL, consolidated LCL or specialised breakbulk — and provide a quotation with the proposed transit time and vessel routing, subject to carrier confirmation.
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03 / Carrier booking & terminal dispatch
We request or arrange vessel space, manage container positioning or CFS delivery, align terminal cut-off schedules and coordinate export customs documentation before departure, subject to acceptance and availability.
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04 / Port clearance & final delivery
Upon arrival, we coordinate import customs clearance, container drayage or LCL deconsolidation, and onward inland transport to the warehouse or consignee where included and available.
04 / CASE STUDY
Global sea freight planned and delivered end-to-end.
A source-backed example of ocean container routing, terminal coordination and destination delivery managed as one logistics plan.
LCL / BERLIN TO LAS PALMAS
Auto parts and showroom furniture to Las Palmas
FreightHub Logistics moved 16 Euro pallets from a Berlin warehouse to Las Palmas via Hamburg as LCL freight. Road collection, shared-container space and destination delivery formed one multimodal plan.
The shipment connected the warehouse collection, Hamburg hand-off, sea leg and final delivery instead of treating them as separate bookings.
Read the shipment story05 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Key questions about our sea freight services.
From container selection to port handovers and customs procedures, find answers to common questions about global sea freight coordinated across Europe and China.
Seamless coordination from origin to destination port.
Our teams in Germany, the Netherlands and China coordinate carrier bookings, terminal handovers, customs brokerage and inland delivery with the responsible parties and the shipment scope confirmed before booking.
How do I choose between FCL and LCL for my shipment?
As a general planning rule, LCL may suit smaller shipments and FCL may suit larger volumes or cargo needing dedicated space. The right option depends on CBM, weight, dimensions, handling, route, schedule and carrier rates; the team assesses the shipment before quoting.
Can you handle door-to-door sea freight including inland collection and delivery?
We can coordinate end-to-end multimodal transport, including supplier collection and destination road or rail delivery, when the route, cargo, offices and transport partners support the requested scope. Confirm both addresses and site constraints.
Do you provide customs clearance and port terminal handling?
We coordinate export/import customs brokerage, applicable transit documents, tariff classification and terminal handovers with the responsible parties. Customs, storage and demurrage treatment depend on the goods, countries, route and agreed scope.
What details are required to get an accurate sea freight quotation?
Share origin and destination ports/addresses, cargo description, total gross weight, volume in CBM or packed dimensions and piece count, cargo-ready date, and special handling needs such as IMO/dangerous goods or temperature control. The resulting rate and routing remain subject to verification.
GET A SEA FREIGHT QUOTE
Ready to book your ocean shipment?
Whether you need a full container (FCL), consolidated cargo space (LCL) or breakbulk handling, our teams in Germany, the Netherlands and China can assess the route, request vessel-space options and prepare a transparent quotation. Send your cargo details to get started; routing, space, timing and service scope are confirmed for the shipment.
Netherlands · Germany · China
