Reliable Ocean Freight Services – FCL, LCL, RoRo & More

Ocean shipments, also known as sea freight or maritime shipping, involve the transportation of goods via ships across oceans and seas.

Below are the main Freight180 services related to ocean freight.

Full Container Load <FCL>

Full container shipping with sealed cargo in standard freight containers

Full Container Load (FCL) is a shipping method that involves the exclusive use of an entire shipping container by a single shipper for their cargo. In FCL shipping, the shipper is responsible for packing, loading, and securing their goods within the container, and the container is sealed until it reaches its destination.

Roll On-Roll OFF <Ro-Ro>

RoRo transport for vehicles and wheeled cargo using roll-on roll-off vessels

Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) refers to a method of loading and unloading cargo on and off vessels, trailers, or railcars using their own wheels. This shipping method is commonly used for transporting wheeled cargo, such as vehicles (cars, trucks, buses), trailers, and other heavy equipment. The term "roll-on/roll-off" signifies that the cargo can be rolled onto the vessel or other transport mode at the point of origin and rolled off at the destination.

Project Cargo

Project cargo is the transportation and handling of large and heavy items or specialized equipment that are unique and require special attention during shipping. This type of cargo is often associated with complex logistics and may involve moving items such as oversized machinery, industrial components, or other large structures. Project cargo management involves careful planning, coordination, and execution to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of these unique and valuable items.

Less Than Container Load <LCL>

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Less Than Container Load (LCL) is a shipping method used in the context of maritime transportation. It involves the transportation of smaller quantities of goods that do not fill an entire shipping container. In LCL shipping, multiple shipments from different shippers are consolidated into a single container, and each shipper pays only for the space their cargo occupies.

Break Bulk

Break bulk is a mode of transportation where goods are loaded individually, piece by piece, into a vessel. Unlike containerized shipping, where cargo is loaded into standardized containers, break bulk cargo is handled separately, often using pallets, crates, drums, sacks, or other packaging. Break bulk shipping is characterized by the individual handling of diverse and non-containerized cargo.

Special Ocean Containers

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The term "special ocean containers" generally refers to containers that are designed and equipped for specific purposes beyond the standard shipping containers commonly used in the freight industry. These specialized containers are engineered to meet the unique requirements of certain cargo types, ensuring safe and efficient transportation. Here are some examples of special ocean containers: Refrigerated Containers, Open-Top Containers, Flat Rack Containers, Tank Containers, etc.