WanSea: TOP Leading FCL Shipping from China

FCL (Full Container Load) means you rent an entire container exclusively for your goods. The container is loaded at your supplier’s location or port and shipped directly to your destination without sharing space with other shippers.

FCL offers faster transit times, better cargo security, lower per-unit costs for large shipments, simpler customs clearance, and fewer handling risks since the container stays sealed from origin to destination.

Standard options include 20-foot containers (33 CBM capacity), 40-foot containers (67 CBM), and 40-foot High Cube containers (76 CBM). Special containers like reefers, open-tops, and flat racks are available for temperature-sensitive or oversized cargo.

Choose FCL when your cargo exceeds 13-15 cubic meters, you need faster delivery, your goods are fragile or high-value, or you want exclusive control over the container for better security.

Not always. FCL is more cost-effective per cubic meter when your shipment exceeds 13-15 CBM. For smaller volumes (under 10 CBM), LCL is usually cheaper since you only pay for the space you use.

The process includes booking your container, cargo pickup from supplier, container loading (stuffing), trucking to port, China customs clearance, sea freight, arrival at destination port, import customs clearance, and final delivery to your warehouse.

WanSea arranges FCL shipments from all major Chinese ports including Shanghai, Shenzhen (Yantian/Shekou), Ningbo, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Xiamen, and other coastal terminals.

Required documents include commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, export declaration, certificate of origin, and sometimes inspection certificates. WanSea prepares all necessary paperwork for smooth customs processing.​

Yes. With EXW or FOB terms, you can arrange container stuffing directly at your supplier’s factory or warehouse, which saves time and reduces handling costs.

A 20-foot container can carry up to 28 tons (62,000 lbs) and a 40-foot container up to 26-27 tons (57,000-59,000 lbs). However, trucking restrictions in the destination country may limit road transport to 38,000-44,000 lbs.

FCL customs clearance is faster and simpler than LCL since only one shipper is involved. Your container is cleared as a single unit at both export (China) and import (destination) customs, reducing delays.

Live unload means the container is unloaded while the driver waits (usually 1-2 free hours). Drop delivery means the driver drops the container at your warehouse and picks it up later after you unload it, which costs more but gives you more time.

A rolled shipment means your container didn’t get loaded onto the scheduled vessel, usually due to overbooking or documentation issues. This can delay departure by several days. Book early and ensure complete paperwork to minimize this risk.

Yes. FCL offers better security because your container is sealed at origin and only opened at destination, reducing handling, contamination risks, and theft. LCL requires multiple loading/unloading steps that increase damage risk.

Yes. WanSea offers complete door-to-door service including pickup from your supplier in China, export customs, ocean freight, destination customs clearance, and final delivery to your specified address.

Common additional fees include origin terminal handling charges, destination port fees, customs clearance, trucking to final destination, demurrage (late container return), and detention charges. WanSea provides transparent all-inclusive quotes upfront.