With around 80% of goods moved by sea, it plays a pivotal role in connecting businesses and consumers across the globe. Sea freight is reliable, environmentally friendly, and capable of handling a wide range of cargo types, from raw materials to finished products.
We understand the importance of lead times and real-time visibility of how orders are progressing to our customers. This is why we ensure our clients can access Connect, our real-time tracking solution, via our digital portal.
F-One Supply Chain's dedicated sea freight team offers a very personal service. Throughout the years, we have established a global infrastructure capable of servicing individual customer requirements across all industries.
Our short sea freight services are an alternative to using road freight. They help reduce road congestion, lower emissions, and offer flexible transportation options, especially for perishable goods and time-sensitive cargo.
Besides expert sea freight solutions, we offer complete warehouse and distribution services ranging from unloading and warehousing storage to onward distribution and a comprehensive customs clearance solution.
At F-One Supply Chain, we provide a whole host of sea freight solutions tailored to your business’s specific needs and requirements. Our ocean freight services include:
FCL is suitable for businesses with large volumes of cargo to transport and want greater control and security over their shipments, faster transit times, reduced handling, and flexibility in packing and loading. We offer the option of 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft containers plus flat racks, open tops, and out-of-gauge services.
Less container load (LCL) is a cost-effective and efficient sea freight shipping option for businesses that do not have enough cargo to fill an entire shipping container. Our in-house consolidation services allow multiple businesses to share space within a single container, reducing costs and environmental impact.
Reefer, shortened for refrigerated, refers to specialised sea freight containers and vessels with temperature control technology. This service plays a vital role in the global supply chain, ensuring that perishable goods like fruits, vegetables, seafood, and pharmaceuticals reach their destination in pristine condition.
Ro-Ro, short for Roll-on/Roll-off, provides a dynamic and efficient sea freight shipping solution for businesses wishing to ship vehicles, heavy machinery, heavy ceramic products, or oversized cargo. It eliminates the hassle of crane-loading and unloading by allowing cargo to be rolled on and off specially designed vessels. Not only does this save time, but it also reduces the risk of damage to valuable equipment.
Dry Bulk vessels are specially designed to carry large quantities of loose, dry commodities such as grains, minerals, coal, and metals. If your business is in agriculture, mining, or manufacturing, dry bulk sea freight service is a cost-effective way to ship your goods, as these commodities are loaded directly onto the ship's hold without packaging or containers.
Traditional logistics practices can contribute to pollution, increased carbon emissions, and environmental degradation. Our teams are on hand to provide greener alternatives to conventional ocean freight services, including eco-friendly packaging, efficient route planning, and innovative supply chain practices. Not only do these green sea freight solutions reduce your carbon footprint, but they also enhance operational efficiency and minimise costs. In addition to reducing your carbon emissions, we can also record and provide solutions to offset them, helping you on your journey to net zero.
We use a two-tier selling system as part of our commitment to delivering reliable sea freight solutions. We work with our distribution partners to ensure the stability of our sea freight rates and continuous space availability for new and existing clients.
At F-One Supply Chain, we handle all the paperwork for your shipments to make air freight much easier and more convenient. Our experienced team will ensure that export and import customs formalities (NES customs entry, Intrastat, CFSP Messaging) at all main UK ports are completed efficiently and promptly. By choosing our services, you can sit back and relax as we do all the work on your behalf.
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