FCL
20GP, 40GP and 40HQ planning with loading control and container-specific routing.
Ocean freight from China
Sea Freight Built Around Volume, Routing and Delivery Scope
Plan FCL or LCL shipping from major Chinese ports with supplier pickup, export handling and the destination responsibility stated before booking.
FCL and LCL optionsMajor China port coveragePort or inland delivery scope
Service overview
A practical choice starts with the cargo—not the service name
Sea freight is usually the practical choice for heavier, larger or less time-sensitive cargo. QIFLY compares container fit, consolidation timing, sailing schedule, transshipment risk and destination delivery requirements instead of quoting ocean freight as a single port-to-port number.
Available service paths
Choose the operating model that matches the shipment
Availability and final scope depend on the route, cargo, carrier and written quotation.
LCL
Warehouse receiving and consolidation for cargo below a practical full-container load.
Door delivery
Port-to-door, DAP, DDU or eligible DDP coordination after responsibility review.
Good fit
When this service makes sense
- Cargo that fills or nearly fills a container
- Shipments measured mainly by CBM rather than urgency
- Regular replenishment with planned ready dates
- Cargo requiring port, warehouse or final-address delivery
Review first
When another plan may be safer
- Very urgent or short-notice replenishment
- Cargo with unresolved dangerous-goods status
- Shipments without verified dimensions or packing
- DDP requests without destination eligibility review
Operating process
Five checkpoints from inquiry to completion
Cargo review
Confirm packing, CBM, weight, commodity and ready date.
Container or LCL plan
Compare load fit, consolidation and sailing options.
Origin coordination
Arrange pickup, receiving, loading and export preparation.
Ocean movement
Track booking, gate-in, departure and arrival checkpoints.
Agreed delivery
Coordinate destination release and inland delivery where included.
Quotation boundaries
Confirm what the written scope includes
The quotation and booking confirmation control the actual responsibilities. These lists are planning guidance, not automatic inclusions.
- Carrier and sailing option review
- China supplier pickup when quoted
- Export documentation coordination
- FCL loading or LCL receiving
- Shipment milestone updates
- Destination charges and customs
- Duties, taxes and importer obligations
- Demurrage, detention and storage
- Inspection or quarantine costs
- Remote-area and appointment delivery
Quote checklist
Send enough detail for a useful comparison
Accurate cargo information reduces assumptions, rework and avoidable rate changes.
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Related cases from the central case library
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Questions to settle before booking
Final answers depend on the shipment and written quotation.
01Should I use FCL or LCL?+
FCL is often more practical when volume, cargo control or loading efficiency justifies a dedicated container. LCL suits smaller volumes but adds consolidation and deconsolidation handling.
02Can QIFLY collect from several suppliers?+
Yes. Goods can be received from several Chinese suppliers, checked against the receiving plan and consolidated before export.
03Are customs and delivery included?+
Only when stated in the quotation. Port-to-port, port-to-door, DAP, DDU and eligible DDP scopes carry different responsibilities.
Plan the next shipment
Ask QIFLY to compare the workable options
Send the origin, destination, cargo description, packing, weight, dimensions and ready date.