Ocean freight
Ocean freight forwarding
We arrange full container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) ocean shipments with contracted carrier partners, and manage the documentation from booking through to release. Global Marine Logistic is the forwarder of record — carriage is performed by the ocean carrier.
What we coordinate
Capabilities
- FCL bookings
- Standard, high-cube and special equipment requested according to your cargo profile.
- LCL consolidation
- Part-load cargo consolidated with partner groupage services where volumes do not justify a full container.
- Document control
- Bill of lading instructions, packing lists and commercial documents checked before cut-off.
- Inland legs
- Pre-carriage and on-carriage haulage arranged so the movement runs door to door.
How it works
From enquiry to delivery
A consistent coordination sequence, adapted to the lane and the cargo.
- 01
Enquiry
Lane, commodity, volume, Incoterm and required dates.
- 02
Routing options
Service options with cut-offs, transit expectations and what each requires.
- 03
Booking & documents
Space confirmed with the carrier partner; documents prepared and verified.
- 04
Monitoring & delivery
Milestones tracked, exceptions flagged and final delivery coordinated.
Good fit for
Typical requirements
- Regular container volumes on established trade lanes
- Part-load shipments that need consolidation
- Shippers who want documentation handled alongside the booking
- Movements requiring both port handling and inland transport
Good to know
- Transit times are set by the carrier's service schedule and are always indicative.
- Demurrage and detention terms are carrier terms; we advise on them but do not set them.
- Cargo insurance is arranged separately on request and is not included by default.
Scope, coverage and lead times vary by lane, carrier and season, and are confirmed in writing for each shipment.
Next step
Ask about this service
Send the lane, cargo profile and target dates. We will confirm what we can coordinate and what information is still needed.
Other services
Need a routing plan or a rate indication?
Send us your lane, cargo details and target dates. A coordinator will come back with options and next steps.