Import and export freight
Freight coordination for inbound and outbound international shipments.
Solution group
International Freight Forwarding
Air, ocean and multimodal freight coordinated from origin to final delivery.
Capabilities
What Movals coordinates.
International air freight
Air-freight planning for time-sensitive and high-value consignments.
Direct air forwarding
Direct routing coordination where schedule and handling require it.
Scheduled air consolidation
Consolidated air options for planned international movements.
Air charter services
Charter coordination for exceptional cargo, capacity or timeline requirements.
International ocean freight
Ocean-freight coordination for containerized and non-containerized cargo.
Full Container Load / FCL
Dedicated container planning for larger ocean consignments.
Less-than-Container Load / LCL
Consolidated ocean movement for smaller volumes.
Sea-air and multimodal movement
Mode combinations designed around schedule, cost and cargo constraints.
Import breakbulk movement
Coordination for import cargo moving outside standard containers.
Origin and destination distribution
Pickup and final distribution coordinated around the international leg.
Door-to-door international logistics
One accountable coordination path from overseas origin to final destination.
Perishable and frozen cargo
Temperature- and timeline-conscious coordination subject to route and handling review.
Automotive cargo specialization
Freight planning shaped around automotive components, assemblies and production schedules.
Third-country export
Cross-trade shipment coordination between an overseas origin and destination.
Common use cases
Where this solution fits.
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Importing production inputs
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Exporting finished goods
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Time-critical international replenishment
Planning your requirement
Who this service suits
For importers, exporters and manufacturers comparing air, ocean or combined transport for production inputs, finished goods and project requirements. Share the actual cargo and delivery need before choosing a mode.
Coverage and scope
Movals coordinates the international leg with the agreed origin and destination handovers. Ports, airports, trade lanes, commodity acceptance and partner availability need shipment-specific confirmation. Two office locations do not imply a scheduled service on every lane.
See the published office network →What affects cost and timing?
Mode, routing, space availability, chargeable weight or volume, container requirements, agreed Incoterms, local handling and the pickup/delivery scope affect a quote. Duties, taxes, insurance and storage should be explicitly included or excluded in the agreed scope.
From enquiry to execution
- Brief the team. Share incoterms and shipment mode, origin and destination ports or airports, cargo dimensions, weight and commodity, required departure or arrival window.
- Review the scope. Confirm feasibility, responsibilities and any missing information.
- Agree the plan. Review the quotation, inclusions, exclusions and operating conditions.
- Coordinate execution. Confirm readiness, contacts and handovers before the agreed go-live.
Buyer questions
Before you request a quote
How do FCL and LCL differ?
FCL uses a dedicated container; LCL shares container capacity with other consignments. Volume, handling, cargo compatibility and timing help determine the suitable option.
Is air freight always the fastest door-to-door option?
Airport schedules are only part of the journey. Cargo acceptance, documentation, customs and inland legs also affect the delivery window. Share the required arrival date for review.
What should I send for a freight quote?
Send the commodity, package count, dimensions and gross weight, origin and destination, readiness date, preferred mode and agreed Incoterms if known. Flag temperature, hazardous or unusual handling requirements early.
Prepare a usable shipment brief.
Use the freight quotation checklist and check indicative volume and weight.
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