FCL or LCL: when a full container costs less than a shared one
Above about 14 cubic meters, a full 20 ft box is often cheaper than LCL. Here is how to run the numbers for your…
We move containers, truckloads and air cargo for 3,200 businesses. One team books it, clears customs and delivers it, with one clear invoice for the whole job.
from 1,200+ shippers
Strong, simple and made to one standard.
That is how we run freight.
We started in 2008 with two trucks and one warehouse in Chicago. Today we move freight for 3,200 businesses by sea, road and air. We still work the way we started: one team, clear prices and straight answers.
One named coordinator runs your account, from the first quote to the last invoice.
Licensed brokers on our own staff file your entries. No handoffs, no waiting.
Fuel, port and customs fees are on their own lines, so the invoice holds no surprises.
Every shipment can be covered up to $250,000. We file and follow up on claims.
Figures for the 2025 calendar year.
Founded in Chicago in 2008
Ocean, air, road and parcel
Through 6 hubs and 90 partners
From online shops to factories
Use one mode or all six. Your coordinator plans the full route, from the factory door to your customer, and sends one invoice for the whole job.
Full (FCL) and shared (LCL) containers on 40+ carriers, port to port or door to door.
Next flight out, shared and charter options for cargo that cannot wait.
Full and part truckloads across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Store, pick, pack and ship from six hubs, close to your buyers.
Our licensed brokers file entries, classify goods and pay duties for you.
Next-day home and store delivery in 60 metro areas, with photo proof.
Four clear steps, the same for one pallet or fifty containers. You always know who to call and what happens next.
Tell us what, where and when. You get a clear price within one business day.
We book the space, send the truck and confirm a pickup time window.
Your coordinator runs the trip, clears customs and calls you if a date changes.
The receiver signs for the cargo. We email you the signed proof of delivery.
Most loads are picked up within 48 hours of booking.
Starting prices for a full container load (FCL), port to port from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Pickup, customs and delivery are priced per job.
Best for heavy, dense cargo such as tiles, metal and paper.
Inside (L × W × H)
Volume
Max payload
Pallets (up to)
Includes ocean freight and port fees at origin.
Best for most general cargo, such as furniture and retail goods.
Inside (L × W × H)
Volume
Max payload
Pallets (up to)
Includes ocean freight and port fees at origin.
Best for light, bulky cargo such as foam, apparel and parcels.
Inside (L × W × H)
Volume
Max payload
Pallets (up to)
Includes ocean freight and port fees at origin.
With LCL (less than container load) you share a container with other shippers and pay only for the space you use. From $68 per cubic meter, with weekly sailings from 12 ports.
Every trade has its own rules, seasons and risks. Our teams know them, so your cargo moves the right way the first time.
Keep shelves full and orders on time. We bring stock from the factory, store it near your buyers and ship orders the same day.
Parts arrive in the right order at the right dock. We run just-in-time trucks and sealed ocean containers for plants and dealers.
Medicine and medical devices need care and records. Our trained team keeps the temperature steady and the paperwork complete.
Fresh and frozen food stays in range from farm to shelf. Our reefer trucks and containers hold the set temperature for the whole trip.
Machines, raw materials and spare parts, moved on time. We plan each load by weight and size before it leaves the plant.
High-value goods need speed and security. We ship electronics in sealed loads and store them in guarded rooms.
Tell us about your load. A coordinator checks the route and sends you a full price. Every fee is listed.
Prefer to talk? Call +1 (312) 555-0148
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Our own teams run six hubs on four continents. Trusted partners cover the rest, so one booking reaches almost any port, airport or dock.
Head office, cross-dock and cold store
Gateway for Europe
Origin hub for Asia
Middle East and Africa
Transshipment for Southeast Asia
Gateway for South America
Need a route we do not list? We quote any port pair.
Average score from 1,200+ shipper reviews in 2025.
“We moved 96 containers of furniture with Shipvora last year. Not one missed a store opening. When a ship was late, our coordinator called us before we even saw the email.”
Head of Supply Chain, Casa Lumen Home
“Their customs team fixed our tariff codes and cut our duty bill by 11%. One call, one invoice, and no more chasing three different companies.”
Operations Director, Kestrel Motor Parts
“We ship 900 orders a day from their Chicago hub. Returns are back on the shelf in two days, and our stock counts are always right.”
Founder, Bramble & Co.
Short answers to the questions we hear most. For anything else, our freight desk is open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central.
Call +1 (312) 555-0148
Port to port, Asia to the U.S. West Coast takes 14 to 20 days. Europe to the U.S. East Coast takes 10 to 16 days. Add 2 to 5 days for customs and delivery. Your quote shows the exact dates for your cargo.
By law, carriers pay only a small amount per package or kilo. We offer all-risk cargo insurance up to $250,000 per shipment. It usually costs about 0.3% of the cargo value, and we handle the claim for you.
Yes. Our certified team ships most classes of dangerous goods by sea, road and air, such as batteries, paints and chemicals. Your coordinator asks for the safety data sheet (SDS) when they reply.
Most imports need a commercial invoice, a packing list and a bill of lading or air waybill. Some goods also need permits or certificates. Our brokers check your papers before the goods ship.
We price by mode, route, weight or volume, and the services you add, such as pickup, customs or storage. Fuel and port fees are on their own lines. The price you accept is the price you pay, unless the shipment details change.
Plain guides and market updates from our freight team. New posts every two weeks.
Above about 14 cubic meters, a full 20 ft box is often cheaper than LCL. Here is how to run the numbers for your…
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