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    Global FCL services for your largest logistics needs

    Need a reliable solution for large quantities? Our FCL services help you optimize transport costs while keeping your cargo secure and on time. With full-container-load services, your shipments benefit from tailor-made solutions designed to meet your logistics needs worldwide.

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    Optimize your logistics with FCL freight

    Take full control of your supply chain with full-container-load services. Benefit from dedicated containers, secure handling at global ports and door-to-door delivery. As an FMC-certified Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI), Rhenus ensures efficient, reliable transport tailored to your business needs across the U.S. and worldwide.

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    Benefits of FCL freight

    Reliability

    Our FCL services ensure reliable transit, on-time delivery and secure shipments across the globe.

    Save on large-volume shipments with your FCL freight. This option reduces costs and boosts efficiency across U.S. and international routes.

    Monitor your goods in real time with dedicated containers that ensure faster transit, reduced delays and lower supply chain risks.

    Protect your cargo from damage and loss: our FCL services minimize handling to ensure safe, secure delivery across U.S. and global routes.

    Why choose the Rhenus

    • Move your cargo efficiently across global routes with end-to-end FCL ocean freight solutions, from pre-carriage to on-carriage.
    • Secure guaranteed cargo space through the Rhenus Group’s global carrier network, ensuring competitive rates and reliable schedules.
    • Ensure on-time deliveries with streamlined FCL services and inland transportation services across your supply chain.
    • Benefit from consistent weekly sailings and flexible transit options tailored to your needs.
    • Leverage strategic partnerships with top carriers for flexible routes, reduced transit times and priority handling, even during peak season.
    • Seamlessly handle last-mile delivery through trucks, rail or barges with our extensive distribution network.
    • Enjoy cost-effective, reliable shipping as a trusted NVOCC, backed by strong global partnerships.
    • Maintain high service standards with robust, standardized processes ensuring operational excellence.
    • Track your shipment in real time and book digitally through advanced logistics platforms, giving you full transparency and control over your FCL shipments.
    • Rely on a customer-focused team for exceptional service, handling your FCL freight with maximum reliability from origin to destination.

    Our value-added FCL services for ocean freight

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    Handling

    Ensure your FCL shipping is handled with care through different value-added services. Your cargo benefits from smart storage, repacking, sorting, labeling, inspection and palletizing, enhancing efficiency and maintaining product integrity across your supply chain.

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    E-solutions

    Manage your shipment efficiently with digital solutions. EDI integration and a real-time tracking dashboard give you seamless visibility and control over your FCL ocean freight and global container shipments.

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    Document solutions

    Efficient handling of paper PODs, invoices and courier deliveries ensures accuracy and transparency for your ocean freight and sea shipping operations.

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    Express solutions

    Experience express pickup, accelerated ocean freight and 24/7 sea transport, delivering your  shipment reliably and on time, wherever they’re needed.

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    Clearance

    Achieve seamless international transport with expert customs clearance and precise documentation management for your FCL freight, ensuring compliance, efficiency and reliability across your global supply chain. 

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    Insurance

    Protect your cargo with comprehensive insurance and professional survey solutions, safeguarding your ocean freight and international cargo from origin to final delivery.

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

    Connect with our experts for FCL services to discuss your ocean freight needs and tailored container shipping solutions with competitive rates.

    Frequently asked questions

    FCL refers to a shipping arrangement where a single container is used exclusively for one shipper’s cargo, whether it fills the container or not. This ensures that the cargo is not mixed with goods from other shippers.

    FCL services involve shipping goods that fill an entire container, whereas LCL consolidates shipments from multiple shippers into a single container. FCL provides exclusive use of the container and generally offers faster transit times and reduced handling.

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

    FCL freight costs are based on several factors, including container 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.

    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 compared to LCL due to direct routing and minimized handling

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

    Yes, you can. The Rhenus Group provides real-time tracking capabilities through our digital platforms, allowing you to monitor your goods' progress from pickup to final delivery.