Sea freight
Sea Freight from Asia – Master your Far East supply chain
Your company gets a seamless logistics chain from Asia to Finland by utilizing our comprehensive transport solutions, such as Full Container Load (FCL), cost-effective Less than Container Load (LCL), Consolidation services, and rapid Cross-docking operations, where goods flow directly from incoming units to outgoing ones without unnecessary storage.
Your company gains reliable end-to-end management through our own offices in key markets like China (Shanghai, Xiamen, Yantian) and India (New Delhi), supported by an extensive agent network serving you from Pakistan to Vietnam.
Our local presence ensures that the quality of service, transport, and documentation remains exceptionally high. Your company maintains full control over your freight through our real-time eCare tracking system, from the moment the order is placed to final delivery.
Read more about our Asian sea freight solutions.
How does your company benefit from sea freight?
When the schedule is not tight or the size of the freight is larger than standard parcel goods, importing goods – especially from Asia – is most sensible for your company to handle via sea.
Your company also gets smooth container transport between European ports, ensuring the ecological transition of your freight to the destination country.
Short Sea – Intra-European sea freight is your company’s green line
You ensure a smooth and predictable transport route outside of road congestion by utilizing our comprehensive Short Sea services in Europe. Your company gets transport modes tailored to your needs, such as FCL, flexible LCL solutions, efficient Cross-docking, and demanding project freight transports.
We transport sea freight using a wide range of equipment, from 20’, 40’, and 45’ High Cube containers to temperature-controlled reefers, as well as curtain-side and open-top solutions. We deliver the transport safely all the way to its destination.
When price, ecology, and capacity are key factors, choosing sea freight as part of your logistics chain is an excellent solution. Every company gets an optimal combination of cost-effectiveness, high capacity, and a smaller carbon footprint.
Read more about European routes: Short Sea solutions in Europe.
Transparent pricing and digital tracking
Your company gets sea freight services tailored to your specific needs. Tell us your transport requirements, and we will provide a customized quote showing the freight price without hidden costs, along with a schedule estimate. We also help you understand the price structure of sea freight, such as fuel and currency surcharges, so you can budget your transports accurately.
With the eCare tracking system, your company gets:
- A real-time view of your freight’s location, so you know well in advance when it will arrive.
- Management of all transport documents in one place.
- Access to all necessary data for reporting.
With us, you ensure a smooth flow for your goods and full visibility throughout the entire supply chain.
Marko Pirinen
Managing Director FinlandFAQ for Sea freight
FCL (Full Container Load) means the entire container is reserved solely for your freight. In LCL (Less than Container Load) transport, your cargo shares container space with other shippers – when your freight does not fill an entire container alone, a partial container is a cost-effective solution.
Yes. Sea freight is one of the most ecological ways to move goods, as its CO₂ emissions per tonne-kilometer are significantly lower than in road or air freight. It is an easy way to reduce your company's carbon footprint.
Yes, your company gets full visibility of your freight from order to delivery. Real-time Track & Trace and all transport data remain under your control in our eCare customer portal.
Requirements vary by destination and cargo type, but the basic package usually includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and Bill of Lading. If you have questions regarding documentation, we assist you with all necessary customs and transport documents.
The price of sea freight is determined by the dimensions, weight, and route of the transport, but it is also affected by fluctuating fuel and currency surcharges. To ensure your company gets the most suitable transport and the most competitive price, please contact our experts. We will plan with you how to deliver your freight as efficiently as possible.
