Ocean Freight
Container shipping for commercial cargo. Compare FCL and LCL, the port legs and destination handling before you book.
Explore guideGLOBAL FREIGHT INFORMATION & TOOLS
Freight knowledge.
Global reach.
Tools, destination references and straightforward advice to help you plan shipments anywhere in the world.
FREIGHT SERVICE
FREIGHT SERVICE
Air Freight
For time-sensitive consignments. Check airport acceptance, package dimensions, chargeable weight and delivery beyond arrival.
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FREIGHT SERVICE
Road Freight
Choose dedicated trucks or groupage with the right payload, loading space, border plan and delivery access.
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FREIGHT SERVICE
Multimodal Transport
Sea, road, rail and air in a single movement. Review every transfer and the party responsible for it.
Explore guideFREIGHT GUIDES & RESOURCESUseful detail before
Useful detail before
your freight moves
Country information, freight documents and practical checklists that answer real questions before goods move.
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Major Ports of the World
Find major international gateways and their reference codes.
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International Airport Guide
Browse major air cargo gateways across the world.
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Incoterms® Explained
Find out who pays, who carries risk and where delivery occurs.
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Customs Documentation
Prepare commercial documents before a shipment leaves.
Explore guideREADY TO SHIP?
Have the cargo details? Start here.
Tell us where the goods are and where they need to go. Add the cargo details once, clearly.
PLAN BETTER
Tools made for the real work of shipping
Measure packed goods, compare equipment needs and bring accurate numbers to the quotation conversation.
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CBM Calculator
Calculate cargo volume by package dimensions, units and quantity.
Open calculator →⇥Loading Meter Calculator
Estimate non-stackable trailer floor space for road freight.
Open calculator →⚖Dimensional Weight Calculator
Calculate volumetric weight and compare it with gross cargo weight.
Open calculator →▤Container Capacity Estimator
Compare theoretical fit in 20-foot, 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube containers.
Open calculator →▦Pallet Loading Planner
Make a first-pass estimate of pallet floor positions inside a vehicle.
Open calculator →◩Cargo Density Calculator
Understand kilograms per cubic metre before choosing a transport mode.
Open calculator →WORLDWIDE REFERENCE
From countries to the places inside them.
Browse all ISO-listed countries and territories, capitals and available administrative areas, alongside curated commercial cities, ports and airports. For smaller locations, enter the exact place freely on the quote form.
Explore the global directory →249Countries and territories in the offline directory
57Named international port references
49Named airport references
Transport options and local service availability vary by route.LEARNING CENTRE
What to check before cargo moves
From transport documents to handling charges, find answers to the questions people actually ask before a shipment.
Quotation planning
What to include in a freight quote request
Give country and city, and where possible the postal code, port, airport or exact site.
Explore guideOcean freight planning
FCL vs LCL: a decision guide
FCL means a container is booked for the cargo.
Explore guideTrade terms
Incoterms® 2020: choosing the right term
Incoterms® rules allocate certain delivery tasks, transport costs and risks between seller and buyer under a sales contract.
Explore guideCargo preparation
Export packing checklist that prevents delays
Rates and vehicle fit depend on outer dimensions after wrapping, crating, skids and protection are in place.
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International shipping process: from booking to delivery
Define the pickup and delivery points, shipment mode, commodity, volume, weight, readiness date and buyer–seller responsibilities.
Explore guideSafety & compliance
Verified Gross Mass (VGM) for ocean containers
Under SOLAS, a packed container’s verified gross mass is a condition for loading onto an applicable ship.
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