US FBA Shipping in FCL (Full container Load) Process & KEY Points
- What is FCL full container shipping?
FCL full container shipping means that the seller fills one or more containers with his goods and then exports them directly to the destination country by sea. This method avoids the container splitting and assembly steps in LCL (Less than Container Load) transportation, thereby improving transportation efficiency and reducing costs.
- What is the FCL full container shipping process?
- The seller signs a transportation contract with the freight forwarder or shipping company and submits details such as cargo details, shipping routes, costs, etc.
- The seller delivers the goods to the designated warehouse or factory for loading.
- The freight forwarder or shipping company is responsible for arranging containers, trailers, customs declaration and other procedures.
- The container is loaded from the port of departure and begins shipping.
- After arriving at the destination port, the freight forwarder or shipping company is responsible for customs clearance, picking up the container, and delivering the entire container to the designated location (if the US FBA warehouse).
- The FBA warehouse signs for receipt, and the seller completes the payment (the first cooperation will be paid at the port).
- What are the advantages of FCL full container shipping ?
- Cost advantage: Full container shipping avoids the splitting and assembly links in LCL transportation, and reduces logistics costs such as unpacking and palletizing.
- Timeliness advantage: Full container shipping reduces intermediate links, improves transportation efficiency, and shortens the operation time of goods in transit.
- Cargo safety: Full container transportation reduces the number of times the goods are moved during transportation and reduces the risk of collision and damage to the goods.
- What should be paid attention to when shipping FCL full container by sea?
- The seller needs to ensure that the quantity, volume and weight of the goods can fill one or more containers to make full use of the container space and reduce costs. If there are more than one full container of goods, it is recommended to combine them with other sellers for export, which can reduce costs.
- Sellers need to understand the import policies, tariff rates, customs clearance requirements and other information of the destination country in advance to ensure smooth customs clearance of the goods.
- Choose a freight forwarder or shipping company with strength and reputation to ensure service quality and cargo safety during transportation.
- Sellers need to pay attention to the shipping market dynamics in the week of shipment and understand freight price fluctuations, shipping schedule changes, etc., so as to adjust the transportation plan in a timely manner.
US FBA full container shipping (FCL) is an efficient and low-cost logistics method, especially suitable for large sellers in cross-border e-commerce. By understanding and mastering the processes, advantages and precautions of FCL full container shipping, sellers can better plan and manage their own logistics system, reduce logistics costs, increase sales profits, and stand out in the fierce market competition. Goodway Logistics provides services of shipping full container FCL to Amazon warehouses, commercial addresses, and private addresses. Welcome to consult at anytime!
