Full Container Load: your sea freight reliably door-to-door
Experience fast and secure container transport of your international sea freight
Want to deliver your goods quickly and safely? Van Thiel Transport offers customised container transport that best suits your cargo. Full Container Load, or FCL transport, offers fast container transport, safely delivered door-to-door.
Contact us directly for customised container transport, or request a quote and receive a response within an hour on business days on average!
Full Container Load means safe and fast transport of your sea freight
You want to ship your entire cargo safely via container transport. With Full Container Load service (FCL) by Van Thiel Transport, an entire container is used exclusively for your sea freight. Usually, this is door-to-door transport: at your facility, the container is closed and sealed and only upon arrival at the final destination is the container opened again. This minimises the risk of damage to your goods.
FCL transport is associated with fast transit times and an accurately predictable arrival time, as there is no need for loading and unloading between departure and arrival. And because you are the only one who decides what goes into the container, you will not experience delays due to extensive customs checks on other people’s goods.
FCL transport sometimes more advantageous for partial loads
FCL transport is generally used for high-volume shipments. But even if your shipment does not fill the entire capacity, it is possible to use a container exclusively for your cargo, as FCL transport offers you other advantages. Factors such as delivery speed, budget and specific characteristics and vulnerabilities of your goods can determine your choice of transport. Van Thiel Transport can help you make a decision that suits your needs and wishes.
Less Than Container Load (LCL)
FCL shipments are subject to a flat rate per container, even if the container is not fully filled. By volume, FCL is more economical when your shipment uses its full capacity. When your cargo does not fill the entire container, Van Thiel Transport offers Less Than Container Load (LCL). Van Thiel Transport’s expert staff will help determine the type of transport best suited for your shipment.
Incoterms: agreed delivery terms for your container freight
You want to avoid (financial) damage to your sea freight. Incoterms offer you tools for making agreements about your transport. Van Thiel Transport can advise you on this.
Incoterm FCA-A is specifically relevant to Full Container Load.
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Frequently asked questions about FCL container load
Do you have questions about FCL container load? Many of the questions we often receive have been answered below. Is your question not listed here? Please contact us, our staff will be happy to inform you further.
With FCL (Full Container Load), you have an entire container at your disposal for your own goods. With LCL (Less than Container Load), you share the container with other shipments. FCL is often more cost-effective for larger volumes and provides greater reliability and faster transit times.
The main advantages of FCL container transport are:
- Compared to air freight, sea freight is approximately four to five times more economical, particularly for large shipments.
- For large or heavy goods, sea freight is a reliable transport solution.
- Sea freight allows your goods to be shipped easily to any destination worldwide.
- The most commonly used container vessels can carry approximately 18,000 containers. Sea freight is therefore a highly efficient method for transporting large volumes of goods over long distances.
We provide all common container types, including:
- Standard containers (20 ft and 40 ft)
- High Cube containers
- Refrigerated containers (reefers)
The cost of FCL container transport depends on factors such as:
- Origin and destination
- Container type and volume
- Fuel surcharges and port fees
- Possible pre- and on-carriage
For rates, please feel free to contact our sales department at sales@vanthiel.nl.
By default, liability from the shipping line is limited. We always recommend taking out additional cargo insurance for full coverage.
Depending on the port of departure and arrival, transit times range between 25 and 45 days. This excludes pre- and on-carriage.
Both options are available. In addition to sea freight, we also arrange pre- and on-carriage by truck or rail, ensuring your container is delivered directly to the final destination.
Yes, together with our partners we offer storage facilities to handle your goods efficiently.
Absolutely! Our team of specialists takes care of the entire customs process for you.
Is your question not answered?
Our employees will be happy to help you, so please feel free to contact us.