A typical FCL shipment moves through 11 key stages from booking to delivery. Blue nodes are origin-side operations, dark nodes are destination-side.

Origin operations 01–07

Destination operations 08–11

Confirm cargo description, volume, weight, POL and POD, then open the job file and assign a dedicated account manager.

Submit space booking to the carrier and confirm vessel, voyage, route, and B/L type (original or telex release).

Dispatch the self-owned fleet to pick up the empty container, load and lash it at your warehouse or factory, then seal.

Submit the accurate shipping instructions and packing list before SI cut-off and CY closing.

Our licensed broker compiles documents and files the export declaration with customs.

Customs releases the cargo after clean examination, cleared to sail.

The container is received and loaded onboard; terminal confirms loading release.

The laden container sails with the liner across the ocean, with vessel schedule and position tracked online.

Import declaration at destination, duties and taxes paid, then customs release.

The container is discharged and released from the vessel into the destination CY or bonded warehouse.

The container is discharged and released from the vessel into the destination CY or bonded warehouse.

Return the empty container to the designated depot, obtain sign-off, and close the job.

Having these documents ready before booking speeds up customs and clearance, and helps avoid inspection delays.

Shows buyer, seller, value, description and quantity for clearance and duty calculation.

States gross/net weight, volume and packing per carton, paired with the invoice.

Accurate HS code and bilingual description drive the duty rate and regulatory requirements.

Destination certifications, FDA/FWS and other compliance files prepared in advance.

Brand, model, use and material details to avoid declaration mismatches and inspection.

Clear pickup factory address and destination delivery door point.

Having these documents ready before booking speeds up customs and clearance, and helps avoid inspection delays.

Shows buyer, seller, value, description and quantity for clearance and duty calculation.

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