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FCL Shipping Services
ExFreight handles your FCL ocean shipments from the US to 200+ countries, with instant 20ft, 40ft, and 40HQ container rates, customs clearance, BL documentation, insurance, and real-time vessel tracking on every container.
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Save Up to 35% on FCL Rates
ExFreight runs your FCL lane against negotiated steamship carrier contracts, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE. Real bookable container rates with no broker markup or hidden destination fees.
FCL Rates in 30 Seconds
No callbacks, no emailed quotes. Enter origin port, destination, container size (20ft, 40ft, 40HQ), compare instant FCL rates from every carrier on one screen.
Every FCL Container Insured
Full cargo insurance is available on every FCL shipment, dry, reefer, flat rack, open top. If a claim happens, ExFreight files and manages it for you.
New to FCL Shipping?
Our ocean freight specialists help you choose the right container size (20ft, 40ft, 40HQ, reefer), pick incoterms (FOB, EXW, CIF, DDP), and handle customs clearance on both sides.
Why shippers choose ExFreight for FCL
Your FCL Shipping Partner
Since 2009, ExFreight has booked Full Container Load (FCL) shipments from the United States to 200+ countries. We connect directly to steamship carriers, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, Evergreen, and pass negotiated 20ft, 40ft and 40HQ container rates through. Book in two clicks, customs handled, every container tracked from one dashboard. ExFreight is an FMC Licensed NVOCC and active member of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA), Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), and IGLN, with ISF filing, BL documentation, and customs clearance on every FCL shipment.
- Instant LTL & FTL rates from 50+ carriers
- Door-to-door truck freight across the USA
- Density-based pricing, no freight-class guesswork
- Liftgate, residential & appointment delivery
- Real-time tracking on every truck freight load
- Full freight insurance with managed claims
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Our Services
Three FCL Container Sizes
ExFreight offers every standard FCL container size, from 20ft dry containers for compact dense cargo to 40HQ high-cube for volume loads. Compare rates side by side and book the size that fits your shipment.
20ft Container
20ft Dry Container
33 cbm / ~28,000 kg payload. Best for dense or heavy cargo, machinery, metals, raw materials, where weight maxes out before volume. Most cost-effective FCL option on short lanes.
40ft Container
40ft & 40HQ Containers
67 cbm (40ft) or 76 cbm (40HQ) / ~26,500 kg payload. Best for volume cargo or larger consumer goods shipments. 40HQ adds an extra foot of height for stackable boxes and lightweight bulky items.
How It Works · Quote, Book, Track
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Follow your freight from pickup to delivery with real-time tracking and status updates, all from one simple dashboard.
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Why ExFreight
Why Choose ExFreight for FCL Shipping
15+ Years in Ocean Freight
ExFreight has booked international FCL containers since 2009. Our team averages 10+ years of B/L, container scheduling and customs experience.
50+ Steamship Carrier Network
Direct connections to Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, Evergreen and 45+ more, negotiated container rates, no broker markup.
Transparent FCL Pricing
Your FCL rate includes ocean freight, THC, ISPS, BAF and documentation, no surprise destination fees. What you quote is what you pay.
24/7 Online Support
Our FCL specialists provide free consultation 24/7 on container sizing, sailing schedules, and customs documentation.
Quote, Book & Track Online
Run an instant FCL quote, book in two clicks, and track every container with real-time vessel milestones from gate-in to delivery.
Reefer, Flat Rack & Open Top
Refrigerated FCL containers (reefer), flat racks for oversized or breakbulk cargo, open tops for tall machinery, and ISO tanks, all priced on the same platform.
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Get instant FCL container rates to 200+ countries. See why thousands of importers and exporters book their FCL shipments with ExFreight. Or call our FCL container specialists directly at 1-877-208-5645.
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What Our Customers Say
“One dashboard for every load”
LCL, FCL and flatbed, every FCL container shipping shipment sits in one dashboard with live tracking. Our team stopped chasing carriers for updates.
David Nguyen
USA
500+ shipments
“Truck freight rates 30% below our old broker”
We benchmarked ExFreight against our incumbent broker on the same lanes. Rates came back 25-30% lower with the same transit times.
Maria Garcia
Texas
300+ shipments
“Flatbed freight without the phone tag”
Step-deck and flatbed loads used to mean a dozen calls. Now we price and book oversized FCL container shipping online the same day.
John Smith
USA
400+ shipments
“Reliable LCL on every US lane”
Deliveries into rural and hard-to-reach areas used to be unpredictable. ExFreight handles carrier selection and the freight arrives on schedule, lane after lane.
Andrew Miller
Illinois
250+ shipments
“Expedited freight when the deadline is tight”
When a production line goes down, we book expedited FCL container shipping in minutes. It has saved us from missed deadlines more than once.
Miguel Pérez
California
800+ shipments
“The digital platform FCL container shipping needed”
Quote in 30 seconds, book in two clicks, track in real time. This is what booking FCL container shipping should have been years ago.
Sarah Johnson
USA
600+ shipments
FAQS
FCL Shipping, Frequently Asked Questions
What is FCL shipping?
FCL (Full Container Load) shipping is ocean freight where one shipper books an entire 20ft, 40ft or 40HQ container. The container is sealed at origin and not opened until destination, no co-loading, faster transit, lower per-cbm cost compared to LCL. FCL is the standard for shipments over ~15 cbm and offers the most predictable transit and pricing.
When should I use FCL vs LCL?
Use FCL when your shipment is over ~15 cbm, the per-cbm cost crosses below LCL. Use FCL also for fragile, high-value, or time-sensitive cargo that should not be co-loaded. Use LCL shipping for smaller shipments (1-15 cbm) where you only want to pay for the space you use. Run both quotes and compare, ExFreight shows FCL and LCL side by side.
How much does an FCL container cost?
FCL rates run roughly $2,000-$6,000 per 40ft container on major lanes. Asia to US West Coast: $2,500-$4,500. Asia to US East Coast: $3,500-$6,500. Europe to US East Coast: $2,000-$4,000. Add THC, BAF, ISPS, documentation and destination charges. Peak season (Jul-Oct) and capacity tightness can add 20-50%. Run an instant FCL quote for real bookable rates.
What is the difference between 20ft, 40ft and 40HQ?
20ft dry container: 33 cbm, ~28,000 kg payload, best for dense or heavy cargo. 40ft dry: 67 cbm, ~26,500 kg payload, best balance for volume shipments. 40HQ (high-cube): 76 cbm, ~26,500 kg, same footprint as 40ft but 1ft taller, ideal for lightweight bulky goods. Choose by volume vs weight: if your cargo is dense, 20ft; if voluminous, 40HQ.
How do I get an instant FCL quote?
Enter origin port, destination, container size (20ft, 40ft, 40HQ), commodity, and incoterm in the ExFreight platform. The system queries 50+ steamship carriers and NVOCCs and returns live FCL rates in under 30 seconds, no callbacks, no emailed quotes. Pick the carrier and sailing you want and book in two clicks.
Note: FCL quotes have a booking cutoff before vessel departure; cancellations after cutoff or after the container is dispatched may incur carrier fees. ExFreight is FMC Licensed.
Which steamship carriers does ExFreight book FCL with?
ExFreight has direct connections to all major steamship lines: Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, Evergreen, ZIM, HMM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai and major NVOCCs. You see all available carriers, sailing schedules and rates side by side on every FCL quote.
How long does FCL shipping take?
Asia → US West Coast FCL: 14-18 days port-to-port. Asia → US East Coast (Panama): 28-35 days. Europe → US East Coast: 12-16 days. Door-to-door adds 5-10 days for pre-/on-carriage and customs. FCL is faster than LCL because there is no consolidation/deconsolidation handling at either end.
Can I ship reefer or oversized cargo as FCL?
Yes. ExFreight books refrigerated (reefer) FCL containers for temperature-sensitive cargo (frozen, chilled, pharma), flat rack containers for oversized or breakbulk cargo, open top containers for tall machinery, and ISO tanks for bulk liquids. Out-of-gauge and IMDG dangerous goods FCL handled by certified specialists.
