Ocean LCL

LCL Ocean Freight Solutions

Get more for less with our comprehensive range of Less-than-Container Load (LCL) ocean freight services. Designed to meet your supply chain needs, we deliver predictability and reliability at a competitive price through our extensive global network.

Why Choose Davies Turner for LCL Ocean Freight?

• Experienced Team: Our ocean freight specialists have extensive knowledge of all major trade routes, ensuring seamless connections between the UK and the rest of the world.
• Weekly LCL Services: Reliable, scheduled services covering all major global trade routes.
• Digital Solutions: Access and manage your shipments effortlessly with our Freight Management System (FMS). 
• Fast and Secure Handling: LCL containers are packed/unpacked at our facilities for added speed and security.
• Shipment Tracking: Stay up-dated on your cargo's location at every stage of its journey with real-time tracking.
• Extensive UK Network: Strategically located facilities in Birmingham, Bristol, Dartford, Glasgow, and Manchester, all approved for customs clearance.
• Customs Expertise: In-house specialists ensure seamless customs clearance for all shipments.

Benefits of Shipping LCL 

• Cost-Effective for Smaller Shipments: Pay only for the space you use.
• Improved Cash Flow: Ship smaller loads more frequently at a lower cost.
• Flexible Solutions: Adaptable, reliable, and customised services to match the demands of a dynamic environment.

Cross-Trade Expertise

Our specialists can handle cross-trade shipments, ensuring smooth and efficient cargo movement between countries without passing through the UK, for both LCL and FCL services. 

Sustainability Focus

• Environmentally Friendly Mode: Ocean freight is the most sustainable option for long-distance cargo transport.
• Rail Integration: Import LCL containers arriving in the UK are transported by rail to reduce road movements, using the closest facility to the final delivery point.
• CO2 Reporting: Shipment-level CO2 tracking available via our Freight Management System (FMS), accredited and aligned with ISO:14083 standards. 

Comprehensive Cargo Insurance

Why take unnecessary risks? Davies Turner offers all-risk marine cargo insurance to safeguard your shipments.

Key benefits include:

• Coverage for loss and damage
• Coverage for freight charges
• Re-delivery of lost or damaged goods
• Protection beyond the limitations of CMR liability, which only compensates based on weight, not invoice value

Davies Turner’s flexible, integrated LCL ocean freight services ensure reliable and sustainable solutions tailored to your needs. Get in touch with our experts today to learn more:

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