LCL Shipping | Small to medium shipments, non-urgent | Minimum volume: 1–5 CBM ▲ Transit time: 14–21 days (Industry Standard) ▲ Advanced: 10–14 days (▲15% faster) Customs: Buyer responsibility ▲ Advanced: Freight forwarder handles for 30+ countries (ISO 100012) | Cost-effective for small loads Flexible routing across 50+ destinations | Longer transit due to consolidation Potential customs delays (non-Advanced) |
FCL Shipping | Large volume, time-sensitive deliveries | Full container load (20–40ft) Transit time: 7–14 days (Industry Standard) ▲ Advanced: 5–7 days (▲30% faster) Customs: Freight forwarder handles (ISO 100012) | Dedicated container space Guaranteed transit for bulk goods | High fixed cost Requires large volume commitment |
Express Freight | Urgent, high-value shipments | Guaranteed transit: 5–7 days (Industry Standard) ▲ Advanced: 3–5 days (▲40% faster) Real-time tracking (ISO 100012) Door-to-door service | Fastest transit for critical goods Priority handling in 50+ countries | Highest cost per kg Limited to express routes |
Door-to-Port Service | Shipments requiring origin pickup | Pickup within 24hrs (Industry Standard) ▲ Advanced: 4hr response ▲ Transit via LCL/FCL (ISO 100012) | Convenience for origin logistics Supports 100+ destinations | Additional pickup fees Dependent on consolidation timelines |
Port-to-Port Service | Cost-sensitive, self-arranged logistics | No pickup/delivery Transit time: 14–21 days (Industry Standard) ▲ Advanced: 10–14 days (▲15% faster) | Lowest cost option Simplified process for experienced shippers | Requires own logistics for pickup/delivery No door-to-door support |
Consolidation Services | Multiple small shipments from same origin | Combines shipments into FCL (Industry Standard) ▲ Advanced: Automated consolidation ▲ Transit: 10–15 days (▲20% faster) | Cost savings via shared container space Streamlined process for bulk orders | Longer transit than individual shipments Requires coordination among shippers |