Ocean Freight
Thinking of growing your business in new markets? Our ocean freight services, will guide you at every step, offering the latest in customs know-how and keeping you updated throughout the process
Ocean Freight shipping services
Whatever you're sending, and no matter how fast it needs to get there, we understand there's a customer waiting. We'll support you at every step of your shipment's journey.
Less than container load (LCL)
Get the best routes and transit times by leveraging our access to a wide range of vessels, carriers, and alliances, with departures from major ports worldwide
Full Container load (FCL)
If your cargo doesn’t fill a full container, we’ll arrange to share container space. Available in most major ports, this cost-effective option offers full container load (FCL) benefits like regular routing and clear tracking, but you only pay for the space you use
Ocean Freight Value-Added Services
Shipments vary in complexity and requirements. If yours needs special attention, we're equipped and eager to simplify the process for you.
- Project Cargo Management
- Supplier Management
- Customs Clearance
- Dangerous Goods
- Declared Value Coverage
For shipments involving specialized equipment or charter vessels, we offer tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. Leverage our global capacity and coverage, with managed costs and assured project consistency.
It’s essential to maintain real-time oversight of your cargo, suppliers, purchase orders, and shipments. Stay informed about the location of your goods, their movement, and expected delivery times.
With over a decade of experience in transportation and logistics, we’ve become experts in navigating the complexities of customs brokerage.
Shipping hazardous materials incorrectly can lead to significant financial penalties, damage your reputation, and restrict your shipping capabilities. Hazardous materials are those items or substances that pose risks to health, safety, property, or the environment and are classified as such in the Dangerous Goods Regulations
Declaring a higher value for your shipment allows you to increase TNL Supply Chain Solutions’ maximum liability for any loss or damage. This adjustment is made to align with industry standards and maintain low rates, as TNL Solutions typically limits its liability for shipments as a default measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Global trade and travel have regularly required seaborne transportation. Around the world, there are several enormous reservoirs of water that are used for trade, tourism, and military purposes.
Some of the benefits of shipping goods by ocean include the ability to ship huge volumes at affordable costs; a goods forwarder may aggregate consignments to minimise expenses. Shipping containers can also be used for road or rail transport.
The most significant advantage of seaborne transport is that it is the most cost-effective means to carry large amounts of freight. Furthermore, it is a safe method of transporting products, as losses caused by mishaps during transit have been quite infrequent in the recent past.
Intercontinental trade, bulk transport of raw materials, and the import and export of inexpensive food and manufactured commodities would be impossible without shipping. Seaborne trade continues to grow, benefiting consumers throughout the world through affordable freight costs.
Even on extended trips, ship transportation emits fewer pollutants. Because the amount of goods handled on a single trip is more extensive, fewer trips are required. This distinction makes shipping by ocean more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than other long-distance types of shipping.