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FCL shipping: sustainable, cost-efficient logistics solution

Looking for a reliable shipping solution? Full-container-load (FCL) shipping helps lower your transport costs while ensuring secure, on-time deliveries for large shipments. Take advantage of tailor-made solutions for your logistics needs.

Streamline your logistics FCL

FCL shipments connect your international markets and production sites with ease. With a dedicated container for your goods, you gain greater control of your supply chain and can track your cargo from origin to destination. Benefit from our extensive experience in managing FCL deliveries. Our global network of terminals and logistics expertise ensures the smooth handling of your FCL shipments. Our services cover everything from door-to-door deliveries to seamless operations across international ports, ensuring your cargo is managed with precision and care. Trust Rhenus to optimize your supply chain with reliable FCL shipping services tailored to your business needs.

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Benefits

Reliability

Reliable transit times and punctual FCL deliveries to any location worldwide are made possible through optimized processes and stable schedules.

FCL delivery provides major savings for large-volume freight, lowering overall transportation costs.

Track your FCL shipments in real time and anticipate supply shortages. A dedicated container for your goods minimizes the risk of delays by removing the need to wait for additional cargo. This ensures faster departures and arrival times.

Reduced handling lowers the risk of damage or loss, ensuring the safe delivery of your cargo.

Why choose Rhenus for FCL (full-container-load) shipping

  • Benefit from our solutions from pre-carriage to on-carriage to move your cargo efficiently.
  • Rely on our global carrier programs and get access to guaranteed cargo space, ensuring competitive prices and planning security.
  • On-time deliveries for an efficient supply chain.
  • Streamlined processes ensure punctual deliveries across global locations, supported by weekly sailings and flexible transit options.
  • Our strategic partnerships with leading carriers allow us to offer flexible transit options and prioritize your cargo, even during peak seasons.
  • Once your shipment arrives at a seaport, it is swiftly forwarded by truck, rail or inland barge via our extensive hub network, ensuring seamless last-mile delivery.
  • As a leading non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC), Rhenus provides superior shipping solutions through strategic global partnerships.
  • Our commitment to quality is reflected in our robust, standardized processes that maintain high service levels across all operations.
  • Paperless booking and real-time tracking through our advanced digital platforms increase transparency and control.
  • Driven by a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, we handle every shipment with the utmost care and reliability.

Our value-added services for sea freight

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Handling

We provide a wide range of solutions including smart storage, repacking, neutralizing, sorting, monitoring, labeling, inspection and palletizing. We ensure careful handling of your cargo at every stage to enhance efficiency across your supply chain.

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E-solutions

Our digital solutions offer EDI capabilities and a personalized dashboard, giving you seamless integration and real-time visibility into your freight.

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Document solutions

Whether traditional paper PODs, invoices or courier-based document delivery, we handle your documentation efficiently to promote transparency and accuracy in your operations.

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Express solutions

Take advantage of express pickup, faster transit options and 24/7 delivery services to meet urgent shipping needs with precision and reliability.

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Clearance

Our comprehensive services include customs clearance and meticulous handling of all necessary documents to ensure a smooth process for your sea freight shipments.

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Insurance

Rhenus offers extensive insurance coverage and expert survey services to assess and mitigate potential damage, protecting your cargo from unforeseen risks.

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Ready for the seamless connection of your international markets and production sites?

Get in touch with our FCL delivery experts. They will be happy to advise you on our comprehensive services and provide you with a customized offer.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can. Rhenus offers real-time tracking through our digital platforms, letting you monitor your FCL shipment’s progress from pickup to final delivery.

Rhenus uses advanced security measures, including continuous cargo monitoring, sealed containers and compliance with international safety standards, to safeguard FCL shipments throughout their journey.

The duration of FCL transportation varies depending on the distance, transit routes, weather conditions and other logistical factors. Typically, FCL shipments have faster transit times than LCL due to direct routing and less handling.

FCL shipping costsare based on several factors, includingcontainer size, origin and destination, type of cargo, current fuel prices and any applicable surcharges. Rates may also vary depending on carrier agreements and shipping line tariffs.

FCL shipments typically use standard container sizes such as 20-foot (20' or TEU), 40-foot (40' or FEU) and sometimes larger options like 40-foot high cube (40' HC) or 45-foot containers, depending on the carrier and route availability.

FCL involves shipping goods that fill an entire container, whereas LCLconsolidates freight from multiple shippers into a single container. FCL provides exclusive use of the container and generally offers faster transit times and reduced handling.

FCL refers to a shipping arrangement where a single container is used exclusively for one shipper’s cargo, regardless of how full it is. This ensures that your goods are not mixed with other shippers.