Full container load (FCL)
Full container load (FCL)is a method of transporting goods in a special packaging – a marine container. Marine containers are standardized – 20′, 40′ or 45’feet– so during their transportation there is no difference in type, weight, dimensions or specifics of the cargo. The transport of full containers also means that all the goods in the container are indicated on a single consignment note and belong to one party. And it doesn’t matter how many cargo is loaded into the container. Freight payment is made per full container.
Full container loads (FCL) benefits:
- faster transit time than LCL;
- faster clearance ,
- the choice of container lines,
- the choice of route;
- less transhipments and damages;
- there is no possibility to lose cargo or part of the cargo at transshipment terminals;
- separate sealed container only for you.
How we work with sea carriages
We have contracts with all container lines and, thanks to extremely good relations and large quantities of cargo, we can offer you more competitive prices. We are the connoisseurs of our craft, we always hold our hand on the pulse, and we know what lines and which ports contain surplus containers, and where there is a deficit. We are also analyzing the utilization and space availability of containerships so that we know when sea carriers have vacancies on both feeder and ocean vessels. We use international partner networks to consolidate container flows, thus we get a better freight than you would get directly from container lines. You can read more about sea transport here.
Transport of full containers (FCL) by land
We have annual contracts with container carriers and provide them with high cargo flows. As we manage import flows, we can offer a competitive price for the “return container” transport. We organize shipments around Lithuaniaand around the territories of Latvia or Belarus.
Carriage of containers by rail
Haulage containers by train is one of the activities we are doing. We rent containers to our customers and organize container transportation by rail to the CIS countries. We also arrange shunting of carriers/own containers to and from the necessary railway stations. Some marine lines have stocks in major Russian cities, and this enables us to “drop off” an empty container in it, thus saving the cost of returning to the customer. In the case of exports, empty containers may be ‘picked up’ at the required station and used for the carriage of goods, thereby reducing again the transport component in the total transport price.
High-speed container trains from China to Europe
High-speed container trains from China to Europe run regularly and punctually. Our company services saves transit time so we recommend transporting cargo by train from the People’s Republic of China. You can read more about the service here.
What kind of goods we carry
We transport various goods, household items, food products and cargoes packed in boxes or on pallets. Less often, liquid, bulk products, oversized or temperature-requiring cargoes are transported.
We carry extremely heavy containers in Lithuania
One of the strengths of JSC Onze is the transportation of heavy containers in Lithuania. The company uses three-axle tractors in a combination with lightweight three-axle container semi-trailers. This allows the transport of extremely heavy containers (cargo weight up to 27.5 – 28 t) and the total mass of the formation does not exceed 45 tonnes (44 tonnes with a tolerance of not more than 1 tonne).
Why choose us?
- competitive maritime freight;
- deferral of payment;
- customer-oriented services;
- complete package of documentation ( phytosanitary, veterinary, certificates of origin);
- customs brokerage services (import, export);
- Procedures of national port system KIPIS
- return containers in the territories of LT, LV, BY and RU,
- timely delivery of the container for unloading.
For full container load (FCL) quotes, please contact us today.
