Sea Freight
that crosses
every ocean.
Cost-effective FCL and LCL ocean shipping from US ports to over 200 destinations worldwide — with full customs clearance, live tracking and door-to-door delivery handled by our team.
FCL & LCL Options
Full or shared containers — you only pay for what you use
Customs Clearance
Full import & export documentation handled for you
Live Container Tracking
Real-time vessel tracking from port to port
100% Cargo Insurance
Every container fully insured for its declared value
The smartest way to move
large volumes worldwide.
When you're shipping significant volumes, sea freight is unbeatable on cost. Our ocean freight service gives you the same reliability and tracking you'd expect from air — at a fraction of the price.
Up to 40% cheaper than air freight — ideal for non-urgent, high-volume shipments where cost efficiency is the priority.
Flexible container options — book a full 20ft or 40ft container (FCL) or share container space with other shippers (LCL) for smaller loads.
Oversized & heavy cargo welcome — machinery, vehicles, construction equipment and out-of-gauge cargo handled safely and compliantly.
Reefer containers available — temperature-controlled sea freight for perishables, food products and pharmaceuticals requiring cold chain.
FCL or LCL — which is right for you?
Understanding the difference helps you choose the most cost-effective option for your shipment.
You share container space with other shippers. You only pay for the cubic meters your cargo occupies — perfect for smaller shipments.
- Pay only for space used
- Ideal for 1–15 CBM shipments
- Regular weekly departures
- Full tracking on your portion
The entire container is yours. More secure, faster handling and more cost-effective per unit when you have high volume.
- 20ft, 40ft & 40ft HC options
- Lower cost per unit at high volumes
- Priority port handling
- Reefer & open-top available
- Dedicated account manager
From US ports to every ocean
Ocean shipping made simple
From booking to final delivery — we manage every step of your sea freight journey end to end.
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Collection
We collect from your US facility and transport to the export port.
Export Customs
All export documentation, duties and compliance handled by our team.
Ocean Transit
Your container sails with live vessel tracking at every waypoint.
Import Customs
Destination customs cleared. Duties calculated and managed for you.
Delivered
Cargo delivered to the final destination with proof of delivery.
Everything included in your sea freight
Full Cargo Insurance
Every container insured for its full declared value — loss, damage and general average covered from origin to destination port.
Reefer Containers
Temperature-controlled containers for perishables, pharmaceuticals and fresh produce — cold chain maintained throughout transit.
Live Vessel Tracking
Monitor your container's exact position on the ocean in real time. Automated alerts at every port call and milestone.
Oversized Cargo
Out-of-gauge, break-bulk and project cargo specialists. Machinery, vehicles and heavy equipment shipped safely and compliantly.
We handle every piece of paperwork.
International customs can be complex — tariff codes, certificates of origin, import duties, compliance regulations. Our in-house customs team handles it all, so you don't have to worry about a thing.
Export Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and export declaration prepared and filed at origin.
Tariff Classification
Correct HS codes assigned to your goods to ensure accurate duty calculation and regulatory compliance.
Import Clearance
All import duties, VAT and customs entry filed at the destination port — clearance handled before vessel arrives.
Duty Optimisation
We identify applicable duty relief schemes, free trade agreements and preferential tariff rates to minimise your costs.
Trusted by importers & exporters across the USA
"We import furniture from West Africa in 40ft containers every month. GlobalParcels handles everything — customs, delivery, the lot. Not once have we had a delay or a lost item in 3 years."
"We switched from our previous freight forwarder to GlobalParcels and saved 28% on our monthly ocean freight costs. The LCL option was perfect for our volumes and the tracking is excellent."
"Shipping heavy machinery from Texas to the Middle East used to be a nightmare. GlobalParcels made it completely stress-free — the customs clearance alone saved us two weeks of back and forth."
Ready to ship by sea?
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Tell us your cargo details and get a competitive sea freight quote in under 2 minutes. Our team is available 24/7 to answer any questions and guide you through every step.