Ocean freight is a natural choice for larger volumes, planned flows and cargo requiring containers or dedicated equipment. EPM builds the solution around volume, route, timing, cargo characteristics and customs requirements.
Ocean solutions built around the cargo
The main leg is only part of the plan. EPM can coordinate collection, packaging, consolidation, customs, warehousing and final delivery.
FCL & LCL
A full container or shared space according to volume and priorities.
Special cargo
Break bulk, out-of-gauge cargo, machinery and special equipment.
Reefer
Solutions for temperature-controlled goods.
FCL or LCL?
There is no universal threshold for every route. EPM considers total cost, frequency, risk, consolidation time and cargo requirements.
| FCL | LCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Space | Container dedicated to one shipper | Space shared with other shipments |
| Best for | Larger volumes or dedicated-control requirements | Smaller volumes that do not fill a container |
| Consider | Utilisation, container type, demurrage and detention | Consolidation, handling and additional time |
One coordination point, port after port
Assess
Cargo, volume, Incoterm, origin and destination.
Design
Container, route, partners and added services.
Depart
Booking, documents, collection and port operations.
Arrive
Customs, delivery and exception management.