International Cargo Transportation for Dummies

This web page explains international shipping from the USA using LCL (Less than Container Load) freight in a clear, beginner-friendly way. It’s written for those with little or no prior experience and breaks down the process step by step.

We avoid complex terms to help you better understand how international cargo transportation works, what to expect from an international shipping company, and how international shipping costs are calculated. It's a great starting point for anyone new to global freight.

• A 7-step guide to ship goods from the USA utilizing Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) freight. 

You may also find topics of this upcoming "International Shipping of sea freight for Dummies" tutorial by browsing web links in the upper menus of our websites:

• https://www.InternationalShippingUSA.com - Relates to consolidated cargo (boxes, crates, pallets).
• https://containers.internationalshippingusa.com - Relates to entire multimodal sea freight containers (FCL - Full Container Load)
• https://cars.internationalshippingusa.com - Refers to the international shipping of motor vehicles inside multimodal sea freight containers.
• https://ro-ro.internationalshippingusa.com - Refers to oversized freight using RO-RO and break-bulk sea freight carriers.

Reading these References, Documents, and FAQ  links on our websites should be extremely helpful for a general understanding of the international cargo transportation business, especially for first-time shippers and new enterprises involved in it. 

We would greatly appreciate any suggestions and/or proposals from individuals and companies involved in the business. We want to share their knowledge and professionalism with others. You can read our customers' reviews.

Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding this international shipping sea freight business and the incoming book.