Sea Freight

The most economical mode for high-volume cargo: we plan the route, the shipping line and the port operations for your FCL and LCL container shipments.

Sea freight offers the lowest unit cost for high-volume cargo with flexible deadlines. Limit Trans manages import and export shipments between 43 ports in Turkey and more than 4,600 ports worldwide through its global agent network.

For full container (FCL) and less-than-container (LCL) shipments, shipping line selection, port and terminal operations, VGM declaration, bill of lading issuance and delivery procedures in the destination country are all handled by a single operations manager.

Scope of service

FCL: 20', 40', 40' HC and 45' HC container shipments
LCL: consolidation and regular weekly services for part loads
Reefer, open top, flat rack and tank container arrangement
Port and terminal operations, VGM/SOLAS declaration
Bill of lading (B/L) issuance, telex release
Demurrage and detention tracking, free time planning
Pre- and on-carriage (door to port, port to door)
Customs clearance and insurance arrangement

Key sectors

Machinery and industrial equipment · Furniture and home textiles · Building materials · Chemicals and raw materials · Food and agricultural products · Automotive · White goods · Packaging and paper

Global agent network

A direct partner agent in the destination country through our JCtrans Premium and GT Network VIP memberships; on-the-spot resolution of delivery issues.

Route and shipping line selection

Quotes with several shipping line options, balanced across transit time, freight rate and free time.

Sea-air combination

Air for the urgent portion, sea for the main consignment: a split shipment plan from the same team.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose FCL or LCL?

As a rule of thumb, a 20' full container becomes more economical for loads of roughly 13–15 m³ and above. LCL suits smaller consignments; the sensitivity of the cargo and the deadline also affect the decision. Share the dimensions and we will price both options.

What are the transit times?

Typically 7–14 days to European ports, 25–40 days to the Far East and 20–35 days to North America; route, transhipment and season are the determining factors.

What are demurrage and detention?

Daily charges that apply when a container exceeds the shipping line's free time inside the port (demurrage) or outside the port (detention). We prevent these costs by planning free time in advance.

Quotes and enquiries

Let us plan the right route for your cargo together.

Send us the origin, destination, type of goods and required delivery date; we will come back with a clear quote and operations plan within the same business day.

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