How do you choose between FCL and LCL?
We recommend FCL when your cargo requires a dedicated, sealed container. If a full container is not required, we arrange LCL based on cargo volume.
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FCL & LCL
Sea freight
We plan FCL and LCL container shipping, port operations, and customs processes. We manage bookings, documentation, and delivery across Mediterranean, Black Sea, and ocean routes.
Scope · 06 services
Container shipping and customs clearance
FCL Container
20'/40'/40'HC full-container, dedicated, sealed, and trackable for your cargo.
LCL Groupage
Volume-based groupage shipping for cargo that does not require a full container.
Port Operations
Coordination for loading, discharge, terminal handling, and transshipment at port.
Customs & Documentation
Export and import documentation, regulatory compliance, and customs clearance procedures.
Insurance coverage
You can discuss insurance coverage, the shipping route and policy terms when requesting a quote.
Special & Hazardous
Equipment and document checks for reefer, out-of-gauge, and IMO-classified cargo.
Process · 04 steps
From booking to delivery,
step-by-step operations.
STEP 01
Quote & Booking
Clear quote and vessel booking based on route, volume, and incoterm.
STEP 02
Loading & Port
Container supply, loading, sealing, and port handover operations.
STEP 03
Sea Transit
The operations team shares sailing status and arrival updates.
STEP 04
Discharge & Delivery
Discharge at destination, customs clearance, and door delivery.
Trade lanes · 4 corridors
Sailing planning for
cargo from Istanbul.
Sailing schedule, carrier availability, transit timing, and document requirements are checked against the cargo details.
MED
Mediterranean
Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and North African ports.
Transitshort transit
BLS
Black Sea
Romania, Ukraine, Georgia, and Bulgarian ports.
Transitregular service
GLF
Gulf & Red Sea
Connections to Jeddah, Dubai, Hamad, and Sokhna.
Transithub transfer
TPC
Transoceanic
Far East, North America, and West African mainlines.
Transitlong haul
Port operations and
sea freight transit.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about sea freight
Which port-side steps do you manage?
Container supply, loading, sealing, terminal handover, and transshipment coordination when needed are the main port-side steps we handle.
Are customs and shipping documents included in the service?
Yes. Export or import documentation, regulatory compliance, and customs clearance are managed alongside the sea-freight operation.
What do you check for reefer, out-of-gauge, or IMO-classified cargo?
Before booking, we verify equipment suitability, required documentation, and port acceptance rules for the cargo.
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Contact · Operations team
Contact us to plan
your sea freight shipment.
Share origin port, destination, volume, incoterm, and target delivery date. Our operations team will confirm the right sailing and handle the documentation.