FCL
A full container for larger volumes and shipments requiring a dedicated unit.
International transport / sea
FCL or LCL, France & Europe to China.
FEESGO selects the format and port according to volume and final destination, then coordinates booking, the B/L, VGM, export customs and inland transport.
- Formats
- FCL · LCL
- Direction
- France / Europe → China
- Extension
- Door-to-door
Operating scope
Plan sea freight through to final destination.
The right choice combines volume, port, frequency, costs at both ends, documents and delivery requirement.
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FCL booking or LCL consolidation
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Coordination of the B/L, VGM and shipping documents
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Pre-carriage, port-to-port and on-carriage
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Export declaration coordinated with FEESGO sea freight
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Cargo insurance offered according to goods and route
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Warehousing, inventory and distribution when required
Operating steps
From load planning through to arrival.
FCL and LCL require different operations; the choice is made before booking.
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Choose FCL or LCL
Compare volume, cargo, schedule, port and pre-carriage requirements.
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Book the departure
Confirm equipment or consolidation, cut-off, capacity and shipping instructions.
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Prepare VGM and B/L
Coordinate VGM, bill of lading, packing list and related export declaration.
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Track to arrival
Follow departure and arrival, then prepare release or the next transport segment.
Service options
Choose the format that fits the shipment.
FCL, LCL or door-to-door: volume, frequency and inland operations guide the decision.
LCL
Consolidation for smaller or more frequent shipments without booking a full container.
Door-to-door
Sea freight connected with road, customs, warehousing and final delivery.
Price & lead time
Variables in a sea-freight offer.
Total cost depends on the main carriage and operations at both ends.
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FCL, LCL, volume and container type
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Ports, pre-carriage and final delivery
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Cut-off, available sailing and free time
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VGM, B/L, customs, THC and charges beyond free time
Prepare the request
The data that builds the complete sea-freight cost.
A useful quotation connects the main freight with origin, destination, possible storage and final-delivery costs.
Request a quote-
Collection and delivery addresses
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Volume, weight, package count or container type
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Cargo nature, value and customs code
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Cargo-ready date
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Incoterm and available documents
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Insurance, storage or final-delivery requirement
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Chinese consignee and notify-party details, including the USCI code when required for the manifest or by the carrier
What the quotation confirms
The quotation states the service scope, operating conditions, required documents, price and estimated lead time. Transport or storage capacity is confirmed for each shipment.
FAQ
Questions before a sea departure.
Sailings, equipment, transhipments and lead times are confirmed per shipment.
01 Which direction does FEESGO sea freight cover?
From France and Europe to China, as FCL or LCL depending on the shipment.
02 How do I choose between FCL and LCL?
The decision depends on volume, cargo type, schedule, terminal charges and consolidation needs.
03 When are B/L instructions and VGM required?
Before the cut-offs confirmed for the selected departure. FEESGO provides the applicable deadlines at booking.
04 How is the sea-freight lead time confirmed?
The quotation states the available sailing, any transhipments and the estimated lead time. Actual transit is confirmed with the selected booking.
05 How is a Chinese port or destination confirmed?
Provide the port or final address. FEESGO checks the available service and any inland connection required for the shipment.
06 Can a small LCL volume be assessed?
Yes, once volume, weight and packing are provided. The applicable minimum charge is stated in the quotation.
Next step
Compare options for your next shipment.
Share the origin, destination, cargo and target date. FEESGO asks only for the additional details needed to prepare a workable quotation.