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Freight solutions built around your shipment.

Every mode, every document, one accountable specialist. Choose a service below or tell us what you are moving.

Ocean freight: FCL & LCL

Full container loads and consolidated LCL across the major trade lanes. We compare carriers on rate, transit time, free time and reliability, then book the option that fits your priorities.

  • 20′, 40′, 40′ HC, reefer, open-top, flat-rack
  • Weekly LCL consolidations
  • Port-to-port or door-to-door
  • Demurrage and detention planning
  • Cargo insurance on request
  • Dangerous goods (DG) handling

Air & express freight

Standard, priority and charter air cargo for time-critical, perishable and high-value goods, with capacity secured even at peak.

  • Airport-to-airport or door-to-door
  • Consolidation and direct services
  • Charter for urgent volumes
  • Temperature-controlled options
  • Chargeable weight optimization
  • Sea–air combinations

Customs brokerage

Accurate, compliant clearance at the port of entry. We classify, declare and coordinate inspections so goods keep moving.

  • HS code classification
  • Import and export declarations
  • Duty and tax calculation
  • Certificates of origin
  • Inspection coordination
  • Document pre-checks before shipping

Warehousing & distribution

Flexible storage, from overnight cross-docking to long-term warehousing, with inventory visibility and last-mile delivery.

  • Short and long-term storage
  • Cross-docking
  • Pick, pack and labelling
  • Inventory reporting
  • Last-mile distribution
  • Bonded storage options

Project & out-of-gauge cargo

Heavy-lift, break-bulk and oversized freight that general carriers will not take, engineered and executed end to end.

  • Route and site surveys
  • Lashing and securing plans
  • Flat-rack and break-bulk vessels
  • Permits and escorts
  • Crane and rigging coordination
  • Single project point of contact

Supply chain consulting

Route and mode optimization, vendor coordination and documentation reviews that take friction and cost out of your supply chain.

  • Mode and route cost modelling
  • Incoterms selection advice
  • Supplier and PO coordination
  • Landed cost analysis
  • Lead-time planning
  • Emissions-aware routing
Shipping FAQ

Questions shippers ask us most

What is the difference between FCL and LCL shipping?

FCL (Full Container Load) means you book a whole container for your cargo only. LCL (Less than Container Load) means your cargo shares a container with other shippers and you pay for the cubic metres you use. LCL is usually more economical below roughly 13 to 15 m³, and FCL becomes better value above that. Use our CBM calculator to check.

How long does it take to get a freight quote?

We send an itemized quote within one business day of receiving origin, destination, cargo description, weight and dimensions.

What documents do I need to ship internationally?

Typically a commercial invoice, a packing list and the bill of lading or air waybill. Depending on the cargo and destination you may also need a certificate of origin, import licences, dangerous goods declarations or other certificates. We check the list for your specific shipment before departure.

How is air freight charged?

Air freight is billed on the chargeable weight, which is the greater of the actual gross weight and the volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is usually length × width × height in cm divided by 6000. Our chargeable weight calculator works it out for you.

Do you handle customs clearance?

Yes. We handle HS classification, customs declarations and duty and tax calculation at the port of entry, and coordinate any inspections so goods are released without delay.

Partner programme

Know businesses that import or export?

Refer them to Apex Ocean Lines. We quote, book and manage the freight, and you earn commission on the shipments they move with us. Open to referral partners, sales agents and overseas forwarders.

Not sure which service fits?

Describe the cargo and the lane. We will recommend the mode, the route and the Incoterm.

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