FASTER FREIGHT INC

FASTER FREIGHT INC

Faster Freight Inc offers FCL shipping which is a shipment type where a cargo occupies the full size of a container in United States.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

FCL Shipping

What Does FCL Stands For?

Why Use FCL Shipping?

How Does FCL Shipping Work?

When is FCL the best option?

FCL Shipments Charges.

Additional FCL Cost and Fees.

Advantages of Shipping FCL.

FCL Container Size and Dimensions.

Pros and Cons of FCL Shipments.

Expert tips for getting the best FCL pricing.

So, what is the ideal method to ship your cargo?

How to ship FCL on Faster Freight?

About Faster Freight Inc.

Contact Us.

INTRODUCTION

When transporting your goods overseas, it makes sense to choose a cost-effective and safe option whilst keeping costs down throughout your supply chain. Full Container Load (FCL) shipping is a useful option in many cases, especially when you need to deliver a large volume of product.

Ship at high volumes? Ship large items like furniture, fragile ones like ceramics, or large, fragile ones like flat-screen TVs?

You are very likely an FCL shipper.

But that doesn’t mean everything about FCL is clear.

That’s why we consulted the experts and put together this guide to FCL. Read on to learn everything you need to know about shipping full containers.

FCL SHIPPING

FCL involves shipping goods using, literally, a “full” container. The container is used exclusively for a full single shipment. You won’t share the container with any other cargo – the whole thing will be yours. However, this also means you bear the cost of the complete shipment.

WHAT DOES FCL STANDS FOR?

FCL stands for a full container load.

WHY USE FCL SHIPPING?

Cost: Shipping large volumes of product in an FCL is generally cheaper than LCL. This is because LCL shipping levies charges on a cubic meter basis whereas FCL rates are typically flat rates charged per the container. Whilst LCL works for small volume (anything under 10CBM), you normally benefit from cost efficiencies in an FCL over this amount.  

Less risk of damage: Because you will have one container full of your own goods with FCL, you can ensure that the integrity of your product is maintained because your goods will not be mixed with other cargo. 

More efficient: Using FCL through buyer’s consolidation is an effective way of shipping multiple smaller consignments from the same location. Rather than shipping multiple LCL shipments, it can be more efficient to consolidate the cargo together into one larger FCL shipment.

HOW DOES FCL SHIPPING WORK?

Booking your shipment: The first stage is to book your FCL shipment. Your freight forwarder is able to do this for you, although you’ll need to ensure you give all the right documentation to them to ensure your order is managed with ease.

Prepare goods for shipping: The next step will be to prepare your goods for shipping. This can take time depending on the nature of the goods. We recommend starting early and seeking advice as to whether your goods require special packaging.

Drayage: After your goods are packed into the container and are ready to go, the FCL will be ‘drayed’ out towards the port where your goods will be exported.

Transit: Once at the port, the FCL will transit to its destination on the appropriate vessel.

Pickup or delivery: Once your goods arrive at the port and offloaded from the vessel, they’ll usually be delivered directly to the final destination point.

WHEN IS FCL THE BEST OPTION?

When goods fill a container: You’ll most likely use FCL for larger loads that can fit into their own container.

Goods are large: FCL rates are charged per container or per twenty foot equivalent unit (TEU), so you’ll probably want to ship cargo using an FCL method if your shipment is over 15 cubic meters. Even when goods are small, the option of buyer’s consolidation may still be available. It will depend on your own commercial circumstances. FCL is a cost saver if you have a whole range of smaller shipments that could be sent at once.

Regular shipments: If you are shipping goods regularly, FCL is the most cost-effective way to transport cargo.

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FCL SHIPMENTS CHARGES

When working with FCL, the buyer is renting the whole container space at a fixed rate. Aside from the fixed ocean freight cost, the buyer also needs to consider some additional fixed costs, such as the handling charges and chassis fee.

Shipping lines usually change rates based on the route’s demand, similar to commercial air travel, so it’s best to check the rates depending on when and where the container is going to be shipped.

Here are some other factors that affect FCL pricing:

GRIs (General Rate Increases).

Peak season price spikes.

Holiday delays.

ADDITIONAL FCL COST AND FEES

Additional FCL Cost & Fees.

Port

Congestion Surcharge

Labeling and palletization

Delivery

Customs Bonds

Duties and Taxes

Demurrage and Detention

ADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING FCL

The FCL Agreement is common for large-volume shipments because of the following reasons:

Risk: With all types of shipping, risks are inevitable. While FCL does have the benefit of having significantly lower overall risks, we have outlined the potential dangers below for shippers to be aware of. 

Cost: FCL can still be cheaper than LCL, even when the containers are not filled to their full capacity. When a shipment has a total volume greater than 14 CBM, FCL becomes a viable option.

Time: The total transit time is also an advantage for the FCL agreement when compared with LCL because the whole container is transported directly to the final destination.

FCL CONTAINER SIZE AND DIMENSIONS

20ft Shipping Container:

External measurement: 20’/8’/8’6″

Internal measurement: 19’3″/7’7″/7’9″

Floor area: 150sqft

Maximum weight: 2230kg

40ft Shipping Container:

External measurement: 40’/8’/8’6″

Internal measurement: 39’5″/7’8″/7’9″

Floor area: 28.33m2 (305sqft)

Volume: 66.83m3 (2360cuft)

Maximum weight: 3950kg

PROS AND CONS OF FCL SHIPMENTS

FCL Shipments Pros:

Flexibility: FCL eliminates the need to find suppliers with transportation needs on the same routes as you, making the operation entirely customized to your individual demand.

Safety: FCL is likely to not damage your goods as the container just contains your goods

Agility: FCL normally guarantees a faster delivery when compared to LCL, considering customs and inspections processes are more straightforward when all the goods in a container belonging to a single supplier.

FCL Shipments Cons:

High costs: FCL requires you to pay for and accommodate the full container usage. This often makes the operation more expensive.

Unfit for small parcels: FCL doesn’t attend the needs of importers and exporters with smaller cargo volume.

EXPERT TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST FCL PRICING

If you’re shipping FOB, make sure to specify your origin port with your seller.

Book at least two weeks in advance of your pickup date. Three if possible.

Know your shipment’s precise weight.

Get important delivery information from your warehouse.

Avoid shipping during peak season.

SO, WHAT IS THE IDEAL METHOD TO SHIP YOUR CARGO?

Regardless of the shipping method you choose, Faster Freight is ready to assist you! We are a freight forwarder with years of experience in developing import and export solutions for both FCL and LCL shipments. Based in Florida and New York, we count on a team of professionals with all the know-how to effectively represent your goods in the main United States ports and airports. On top of that, through our strong network of reliable global partners, we also offer a worldwide reach of services.

HOW TO SHIP FCL ON FASTER FREIGHT?

If you choose to book your FCL shipment on Faster Freight, we’ll take care of a lot of the confusing and time-consuming details. For example:

Because Faster Freight is a marketplace, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of quotes in real-time. That means you won’t need to play phone tag with freight forwarders, and you’ll get a picture of market rates at a glance.

You can order insurance and customs clearance for your shipment while you book your freight.

You’ll be able to track your shipment right on the Freightos.com platform.

You’ll get support for any questions that arise.

ABOUT FASTER FREIGHT INC.

Faster Freight Inc. is one of the fastest growing international logistics and freight forwarding service providers, offering integrated shipping services by air, water, and land worldwide. Since our humble beginning in 2005 in the USA as a small local freight forwarding company, we have come a long way in establishing ourselves as the preferred logistics partner to our vast customer base across all industry sectors. Our offices are located in the USA, India, the UAE, and the Philippines. In the UAE, we are strategically situated at SHAMS Free Zone in Sharjah which has easy accessibility to Dubai, Sharjah, and Al Maktoum Airports,

as well as Jebel Ali seaport.

Currently, we are rapidly growing our range of services and network offices in order to serve our customers better. Our experienced team comprises of full-time specialists to help them with all their shipping needs at the most competitive rates possible. We take care of the entire documentation process and other formalities like Customs clearances and provide personal attention to every consignment. Our customer-focused solutions, in-depth market knowledge, and vast industry experience ensure that the shipment arrives safe, secure, and on time, every time.

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