⚓ Maritime Freight

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FCL, LCL and special cargo — 500+ global ports served by our partner shipping lines

⚓ Maritime Freight

Containerised solutions FCL & LCL

KARL SPEDITION operates on the main global maritime routes with FCL (full container) and LCL (groupage) services adapted to all volumes.

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FCL

📦 Full Container Load

The ideal solution for large loads. Your goods occupy the container alone, guaranteeing maximum security and optimal transit times. Available in all standard and special container formats.

  • Exclusive container loading
  • Maximum cargo security
  • Sealed from pickup
  • Competitive rates for large volumes
  • Flexible departure dates
  • Complete document management (BL, D/O)
  • Real-time container tracking
  • Customs clearance included on option
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Available container types

20' Standard Container

ISO 20 ft Dry Van
20'
5.9 m
Length
33 m³
Volume
25 t
Max load

40' Standard Container

ISO 40 ft Dry Van
40'
12.0 m
Length
67 m³
Volume
27 t
Max load

40' High Cube Container

ISO 40 ft — 2.70 m internal height
40'HC
12.0 m
Length
76 m³
Volume
27 t
Max load

Reefer Container

Temperature controlled — 20' or 40'
Refrigerated
20' / 40'
Format
-30 / +30°C
Range
Monitoring
Continuous

How does LCL work?

1
Pickup
Collection of your goods at your address or warehouse
2
Groupage
Consolidation with other shipments in our CFS
3
Transit
Grouped maritime transport to the destination port
4
Deconsolidation
Separation of goods at the destination CFS
5
Delivery
Customs clearance and delivery to your consignee
LCL

📫 Less than Container Load

Ideal for volumes less than a full container. Your goods are consolidated with other shipments — you only pay for the space you occupy. Economical and flexible solution.

  • Payment per actual volume (CBM)
  • Guaranteed weekly departures
  • From 0.1 CBM accepted
  • Consolidation in our warehouses
  • Global network of partner CFS
  • Ideal for SMEs and e-commerce
  • Individual tracking of your lot
  • Cargo insurance
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🗺 Maritime routes

Our main maritime routes

Transit times in days excluding customs clearance. Weekly or twice-weekly services depending on routes.

Route Main ports FCL LCL Frequency
🌍 Europe → Asia Antwerp / Rotterdam → Shanghai / Singapore / Tokyo 22–28 d 28–35 d Weekly
🌍 Europe → Americas Antwerp / Rotterdam → New York / Santos / Manzanillo 10–22 d 14–28 d Several times a week
🌍 Europe → West Africa Antwerp → Dakar / Abidjan / Lagos / Lomé 12–18 d 16–22 d Weekly
🌍 Europe → East Africa Rotterdam → Mombasa / Dar es Salaam / Durban 20–30 d 25–35 d Twice a week
🌍 Europe → Middle East Antwerp / Rotterdam → Dubai / Jeddah / Aqaba 18–25 d 22–30 d Weekly
🌍 Europe → Oceania Rotterdam → Sydney / Melbourne / Auckland 25–35 d 30–42 d Twice a week
🌎 Americas → Asia New York / Santos → Shanghai / Busan 18–28 d 22–35 d Weekly
⚠ Special cargo

Specific maritime cargo

We have the certifications and expertise needed to handle any type of goods, even the most complex.

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Hazardous materials

Maritime transport of dangerous goods according to the IMDG code. Certified staff, compliant documentation.

  • IMDG classes 1 to 9
  • Stowage & segregation
  • MSDS / SDS required
  • Approved packaging
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Out-of-Gauge (OOG)

Industrial machinery, heavy equipment, special projects. Transport on flat rack, open top or on deck.

  • Flat rack 20' & 40'
  • Open Top 20' & 40'
  • On-deck transport
  • Lashing and securing
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Reefer / Refrigerated

Refrigerated containers for food, pharmaceutical and perishable products. Guaranteed cold chain.

  • 24/7 monitoring
  • -30°C to +30°C
  • CA / MA available
  • Temperature report

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