800-U-SHIP-IT (874-4748) Los Angeles, CA · Serving 150+ Countries FMC-Licensed NVOCC #001803
Ocean Freight Shipping and Container Vessel Logistics
FMC-Licensed NVOCC & Ocean Freight Forwarder

Ocean Freight Forwarding Services

Full Container Load (FCL), Less Than Container Load (LCL), Buyer's Consolidation & Specialized Vessel Shipping Worldwide Since 1974.

Global Ocean Freight Expertise

Full-Service Ocean Freight Forwarding & NVOCC Solutions

As an FMC-licensed Ocean Transportation Intermediary (Org# 004869, License# 001803), SHIPIT Logistics® delivers comprehensive ocean shipping solutions tailored for global B2B buyers, importers, and exporters. With contracted vessel space, direct carrier pricing, and custom ocean logistics workflows, we ensure seamless port-to-port and door-to-door execution across 150+ countries.

FCL (Full Container Load)

Dedicated 20GP, 40GP, 40HC, and 45HC container shipping with guaranteed vessel space, direct carrier bills of lading, and origin-to-destination tracking.

LCL Consolidation

Cost-effective shared container loads for smaller ocean shipments. Pay only for the volume (CBM) you use with fixed weekly sailing schedules.

Buyer's Consolidation

Consolidate purchase orders from multiple suppliers at origin hubs into single dedicated container shipments to minimize freight and customs entry costs.

RO/RO Shipping

Specialized Roll-on/Roll-off transport for wheeled cargo including automobiles, trucks, buses, tractors, construction machinery, and boats via Pure Car Carriers (PCC/PCTC).

Breakbulk & Heavy Lift

Tailored ocean freight engineering for oversized, heavy, and out-of-gauge (OOG) machinery, flat-rack, open-top, and partial vessel charters.

Reefer & Cold Chain

Temperature-controlled container shipping with continuous monitoring for perishable foodstuffs, beverages, agriculture, and chemical products.

Customs & ISF (10+2)

In-house U.S. Customs Brokerage, ISF 10+2 pre-filing at origin, duty management, and trade compliance execution.

Port Drayage & Multimodal

Seamless ocean container drayage, rail intermodal connections, and final-mile trucking across North American hubs.

Strategic Carrier Partnerships

Direct Contracts with World-Leading Ocean Carriers

Through our long-standing industry relationships established since 1974, SHIPIT Logistics maintains service contracts and direct rate allocations with top global container shipping lines and RO/RO vessel operators:

MAERSK
MSC
CMA CGM
COSCO SHIPPING
EVERGREEN
ONE LINE
OOCL
HAMBURG SÜD
HAPAG-LLOYD
HYUNDAI (HMM)
YANG MING
ZIM
ACL / GRIMALDI
WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN
HOEGH AUTOLINERS
ARC RO/RO
"K" LINE
MOL ACE
Commodity & Cargo Expertise

Specialized Commercial Cargo & Dangerous Goods Handling

Every commercial commodity requires precise operational execution, proper containerization, and regulatory compliance. Our licensed specialists possess decades of experience handling diverse cargo types across global maritime lanes.

Commercial Cargo Experience

From industrial machinery to fast-moving consumer goods, we handle high-value B2B ocean freight with extreme attention to detail and safety protocols.

  • Heavy Construction & Mining Equipment — Excavators, loaders, bulldozers, and cranes.
  • Automotive & Commercial Vehicles — Automobiles, spare parts, trucks, motorhomes, and buses.
  • Industrial & Energy Gear — Oil and gas pipes, turbines, generators, and manufacturing plant lines.
  • Retail Goods & Liquids — FMCG, food & beverage, cosmetics, Flexi-Tanks, and ISO-Tanks.
Global Container Vessel and Ocean Cargo Handling

Certified Dangerous Goods (DG) Ocean Shipping

Certified under IMDG, ICAO, and DOT 49 CFR regulations, SHIPIT manages ocean transport for classified hazmat commodities:

Class 2: Gases

Compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gases under pressure.

Class 3: Flammable Liquids

Paints, solvents, fuels, and chemical liquids.

Class 4: Flammable Solids

Self-reactive substances and solid combustibles.

Class 5: Oxidizing Agents

Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides.

Class 6: Toxic Substances

Toxic liquids/solids and infectious material.

Class 8: Corrosives

Corrosive acids, alkalis, and chemical compounds.

Class 9: Miscellaneous DG

Lithium batteries, environmentally hazardous items, and specialized goods.

ISO-Tank & Flexi-Tank

Bulk liquid chemical and food-grade ocean transport solutions.

Proven Workflow

4 Steps to Flawless Ocean Freight Delivery

Our transparent workflow guarantees accurate landed cost estimations, complete regulatory compliance, and timely container releases.

01

Landed Cost Quote

We review cargo specifications, HS codes, Incoterms, and destination deadlines to select optimum carrier sailings and routing.

02

Origin Pick-up & Packing

Drayage trucking collects your goods for container loading or buyer consolidation at our secure port-adjacent warehouses.

03

ISF Filing & Customs

ISF 10+2 information is submitted to U.S. Customs 24+ hours prior to loading, alongside full Master/House Bill issuance.

04

Port Clearance & Door Delivery

Upon arrival, our licensed customs brokers clear the shipment for final drayage, transloading, or direct warehouse delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ocean Freight Shipping FAQs

Common questions from international importers and trade partners regarding ocean container freight.

What ocean freight services does SHIPIT Logistics provide?

SHIPIT Logistics provides FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), Buyer's Consolidation, RO/RO (Roll-on/Roll-off), Breakbulk, Reefer (Temperature-Controlled) shipping, Project Cargo, and Dangerous Goods (DG) ocean transport worldwide.

Is SHIPIT Logistics an FMC-licensed NVOCC?

Yes. SHIPIT Logistics is a licensed Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OFF & NVOCC) registered with the Federal Maritime Commission under Org# 004869 and License# 001803.

What is Buyer's Consolidation and how does it save costs?

Buyer's consolidation allows overseas buyers to collect cargo from multiple suppliers at an origin warehouse, combine them into a single dedicated container, and ship under one Master Bill of Lading. This lowers ocean freight cost per CBM, reduces origin handling fees, and simplifies U.S. customs entry.

Which ocean shipping lines does SHIPIT Logistics partner with?

SHIPIT maintains long-standing service contracts with leading ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Yang Ming, ZIM, ACL/Grimaldi, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Hoegh Autoliners, and ARC.

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