Sea freight LCL consolidations – efficient import and export on global markets

Sea freight enables efficient handling of global supply chains – regardless of direction. However, when shipment volumes are smaller, there is no need to fill an entire container. In such cases, less-than-container-load (LCL) sea freight is the optimal solution.

Through shipment consolidation, smaller cargo volumes are combined into a shared container, while transport costs are calculated only for the space actually used. This results in lower costs, greater shipping flexibility, and no need to wait until a full container load is ready.

Benefits of LCL sea freight

• Lower transport costs
  You only pay for the space actually used in the container, without the need to reserve a full FCL container.
• Greater shipping flexibility
  No need to wait for full shipment volumes – cargo can be dispatched exactly when it is ready.
• Regular and predictable deliveries
  Fixed LCL services and regular sailings make it easier to plan deliveries and sales.
• Better inventory management
  Smaller and more frequent shipments reduce inventory levels and limit capital tied up in stock.
• Comprehensive end-to-end service
  A single logistics operator manages the entire process: cargo pickup, consolidation, sea transport, customs clearance and final distribution.
• Simplified operational handling
  One point of contact, consistent communication and a single documentation set reduce the workload on the client’s operational teams.
• Greater control and supply chain stability

A centrally managed process ensures better supply chain visibility and reduces the risk of delays.
At Rohlig SUUS Logistics, we provide comprehensive support for LCL sea freight across multiple global routes, including destinations that are less commonly served by the market. We offer LCL cargo handling through regular import and export services (direct consolidations). In total, we currently operate across 20 routes, including:

• Export to the New York, United States
• Export to Busan, South Korea
• Import from China (including Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Qingdao, Dalian, Tianjin)
• Import from Hong Kong and Taiwan
• Import from Chittagong, Bangladesh
• Import from India (Nhava Sheva, Chennai, Tuticorin)
• Import from Busan, South Korea
• Import from Karachi, Pakistan
• Import from the ASEAN region (including Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines) via Singapore

Our LCL sea freight service includes

• Regular sailings as well as consolidation and deconsolidation in Rohlig warehouses
• Dedicated consolidations not only for Poland but also for other Central and Eastern European countries (including Romania, Czechia, Hungary)
• Intermodal solutions via Polish and European ports
• Flexible terminal delivery options
• Own domestic and international distribution network – both groupage and full truckload
• Cargo pickup from any location in Poland
• Dedicated operational teams in both origin and destination countries
• Support with phytosanitary permits and veterinary inspections
• Port handling services
• Comprehensive customs services, including clearance, handling of goods in bonded warehouses and consignment warehouses, as well as ongoing contact with customs authorities
• Coordination of declarations within the ICS2 and SENT systems
• Fast shipment pricing via the SUUS Portal for imports from Asia
• Tailored cargo insurance solutions