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Ocean freight

Full container and shared container shipments from China, with confirmed transit arrangements and onward delivery to Ukraine.

Ocean freight: what do we coordinate?

Coordinate FCL or LCL consolidation, document preparation, shipment and subsequent transportation handover. Specific ports, transit arrangements and transportation routes are confirmed for each shipment.

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Service scope

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Full container load (FCL)

When the cargo volume is suitable for independent container loading, the full container shipment and subsequent handover arrangements will be evaluated. Please provide the total weight, volume, number of pieces and fixing requirements to confirm the available box types, packing conditions and connection methods into Ukraine.

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Less than container load (LCL)

When the cargo volume is less than a full container, arrangements for sharing container space with other cargo can be evaluated. After the final packaging is completed, check the weight, volume and shipping restrictions, and then confirm the transfer and handover, cost items and Ukrainian delivery requirements.

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Connection between cargo collection and ocean transportation

Goods from multiple Chinese suppliers can be centrally checked first and then linked to shipping arrangements. After you confirm the goods received, inspection results and packaging, you will coordinate the final cargo list, preparation time and handover to the transportation service provider.

FCL or LCL: How to compare quotes?

FCL uses independent containers, while LCL shares container space with other goods. Cargo parameters, routes and delivery locations should be unified when comparing; the complete cost of shipping to Ukraine cannot be judged by just looking at the unit price of the sea freight segment.

This table is used to prepare for communication questions. It is not a tariff list, nor does it mean that a certain route has been confirmed to be available.

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Checklist before choosing a shipping form
Compare itemsFCL · Full container loadLCL · Less than container load
Details to provideContainer type, total weight, package dimensions, and loading and securing plans.The weight and size of each piece after final packaging, stackability and cargo compatibility conditions.
Check billing basisConfirm the container type quoted and which handling services are included.Confirm billable weight or volume, minimum billing and warehouse operation items.
Confirm handover arrangementsConfirm the loading location and the agreed pick-up and return deadlines.Confirm the receiving warehouse, consolidation, splitting and handover and subsequent distribution arrangements.
Recalculate after changesChanges in dimensions, weight or loading requirements may affect the container type, shipping plan and quotation.After repacking or piece quantity changes, the updated packaging parameters should be used for recalculation.

At what volume does a full container become cheaper?

A fixed volume cannot be used as the judgment threshold for all goods. The complete quotations of the two available options should be compared based on the final packaging parameters and the same service scope, and check who will pay for each fee and how long the quotation will be valid.

  • Chinese supplier pick-up, warehouse receipt, inspection and packaging fees.
  • Shipping segment, agreed transit and handover node operating costs.
  • Documentation, insurance and customs taxes: marked as included, not included or to be confirmed respectively.
  • Delivery, unloading and possible waiting fees at the agreed location in Ukraine.

Maersk's note on FCL/LCL fee comparison ↗

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Cooperation process

Clear steps,from the first conversation.

01

Describe cargo requirements

Provide specifications, quantity, lead time and delivery address.

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Confirm transportation plan

Compare routes, service areas and itemized costs.

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Approve goods for shipment

Confirm the inspection results, packaging method and accompanying documents.

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Follow up on key milestones

Coordinate cargo handovers and communicate key transportation progress.

The next shipment starts with one communication

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Tell us what needs to be transported and confirm the next step together.

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