Full Container Load (FCL)
Dedicated 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high-cube containers for bulk shipments that need secure container space and fewer handling points.
Move containers worldwide with reliable ocean freight, competitive carrier rates, customs support, and end-to-end visibility across India, China, Canada, USA, Middle East and major global trade lanes.
Sea freight forwarding is the coordination of international cargo movement by ocean carriers, including carrier booking, container planning, export documentation, customs coordination, port handling, destination clearance and final delivery.
Orbis Freight helps manufacturers, importers, exporters and procurement teams simplify container shipping with practical route planning, responsive communication and transparent commercial terms.
Choose the shipping model that matches your cargo volume, budget, delivery timeline and risk requirements.
Dedicated 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high-cube containers for bulk shipments that need secure container space and fewer handling points.
Cost-effective consolidation for smaller cargo where you pay for the space used instead of booking a full container.
End-to-end movement from supplier pickup to destination warehouse, including port handling, clearance and inland transport.
Route planning and specialized handling for oversized machinery, industrial equipment, OOG and non-containerized cargo.
Temperature-controlled ocean freight for perishables, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and sensitive cargo requiring monitored conditions.
Support for bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and import/export documentation.
Our network is designed for manufacturers and importers moving cargo across high-demand Asia, North America and Middle East trade corridors.
A clear process reduces delays, avoids documentation mistakes and gives your team better shipment visibility.
We review cargo size, weight, route, Incoterms, timeline and service level.
We compare sailing options and book with suitable ocean carriers or consolidators.
Origin pickup, warehouse handling, container loading and export documentation.
Your cargo moves with proactive status updates and milestone visibility.
Destination customs, port release and final delivery to warehouse or consignee.
Share your cargo details and our team will help identify the right container option, trade lane, transit estimate and door-to-door solution.
Sea freight is usually preferred when cargo volume and cost efficiency matter more than delivery speed.
| Factor | Sea Freight | Air Freight |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Bulk cargo, containers, cost-sensitive shipments | Urgent, high-value or time-sensitive cargo |
| Cost | Lower for larger volumes | Higher per kg or shipment |
| Capacity | High capacity for FCL, LCL and project cargo | Limited by aircraft space and weight |
| Speed | Longer transit times | Fastest international option |
| Documentation | Bill of lading, customs docs and origin documents | Air waybill and customs docs |
Correct documentation helps avoid clearance delays, demurrage, penalties and avoidable port storage costs.
Answers to common questions from importers, exporters and logistics teams.
Sea freight forwarding is the management of international cargo movement by ocean, including carrier booking, documentation, port handling, customs coordination and final delivery.
FCL means Full Container Load, where one shipper books a dedicated container. LCL means Less-than-Container Load, where cargo from multiple shippers is consolidated in one container and priced by volume.
Transit time depends on origin, destination, carrier schedule, port congestion and customs clearance. Many international routes can range from approximately 15 to 45+ days.
Yes. Orbis Freight supports import and export documentation, customs coordination, duty guidance and destination clearance across supported trade lanes.
Sea freight is generally more cost-effective for bulk cargo and larger shipments, while air freight is better for urgent or high-value shipments where speed is the main priority.
Yes. Door-to-door sea freight can include pickup, origin handling, ocean freight, destination customs clearance, port release and final inland delivery.
Get an ocean freight plan that aligns with your budget, cargo type, destination and timeline.