International Cargo Transportation for Dummies

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

We aim to avoid complex terms to help you better understand how the worldwide cargo service 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.

• Compare Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) with parcel services and international moving companies.
• A 7-step guide to ship goods from the USA utilizing LCL.
• 75% deposit. The final cost of international shipping may differ from the quoted cost.
• Self-delivery or Pickup? Consider three options for shipping your cargo internationally.
• Are there hidden costs in your quote? What is and isn’t included in your international shipping cost

You may also find useful information by browsing web links in the upper menus of these websites:

• oceanfreightusa.com - Mobile-friendly, shortened version.
• internationalshippingusa.com - Relates to consolidated cargo (boxes, crates, pallets).
• containers.internationalshippingusa.com - Relates to entire multimodal sea containers (FCL - Full Container Load)
• cars.internationalshippingusa.com - Refers to motor vehicles inside multimodal sea freight containers.
• ro-ro.internationalshippingusa.com - Refers to wheeled and oversized loads using RO-RO and break-bulk.

Reading these References, Documents, and FAQ  links on our websites should help you understand the transcontinental cargo transportation business in general, especially for first-time shippers and new enterprises involved in it. 

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Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your global transformation needs and any topics you would like to clarify.