ShipTwice: BuyOnce in USA, ShipTwice Anywhere!
Living outside the USA? Moving or Travelling Soon?
Living outside the USA? Many online retailers do not ship packages internationally - with ShipTwice, buyers can send packages from your
etailer direct to our USA-based address to be bundled and re-shipped to any destination in the world for 20% of the cost. International buyers can gain from lower shipping prices, currency exchange rates, tax advantages, and bundled shipments. Buy from leading e-tailers such as BestBuy.com, eBay.com, Amazon.com, or Auto Maximizer and have bundled packages re-shipped to you.
Moving or Travelling Soon? We offer shipping container shipments from USA to EU or from EU to USA. *Fixed Price* for both FCL and LCL for each 1-way Route. Monthly regular sailing schedule. Freight only, or Door to Door packing and moving upon request.
ShipTwice, Inc.
2O Portsmouth Ave, Suite #3885
Stratham NH 03885 USA
info@shiptwice.com
www.shiptwice.com
+1 (617) 2O8-3005 phone
+1 (617) 2O8-2481 fax
Our Container Ship sails approximately every month from Boston Mass USA to Sines (Lisbon) Portugal with approx 15 days spent at Sea. All shipments are *Fixed Price* for both FCL and LCL for each 1-way Route (EU>USA or USA>EU).
Simple Fixed Pricing:
FCL: Boston > Portugal = $4000
FCL: Portugal > Boston = $5000
LCL: Boston > Portugal = $1000
LCL: Portugal > Boston = $1500
You can track your shipment 24/7/365 accross "the pond" here: Marine Traffic
Got a lower quote? Be careful of hidden fees!
Common extra fees include port charges, loading, unloading,
terminal use, and port infrastructure. Customs Duties and taxes, VAT,
import tariffs, and other levies. Terminal Handling Charges (THC) which are
Charges for managing containers at ports. Documentation Fees for paperwork
like bills of lading and customs clearances, etc. Container Freight Station
(CFS) Charges which is for consolidating or deconsolidating shipments.
Delivery Charges which is final-mile cost of transporting goods from the port . Our Pricing and Simple and Fixed, Email or Fax your Quote for a free review.
FCL = 40' HC = A 40 foot "high cube" standard size, water-tight, solid steel, lockable, shipping container. Weight limit 2000 pounds. Compare to a large size moving trucks at 26 feet (4-bedroom house) where the extra space is to account for less-then-optimal pier loading from your moving truck to the FLC.
LCL = 8x8x8 = 8 cubic feet or approximiately 1/5th of a standard 40 HC shipping container. Weight limit 1000 pounds. This is about the size of a Consumer Moving VAN and usually sufficient for a small studio apartment. Mis-calculations will be charged at FLC rates, not LCL x2 rates, so do not approximate as pier packing/loading/rigging is not always optimal and efficient. FCL is always recommended.
FCL (Full Container Load)
Definition: FCL is a shipment where a single shipper's cargo fills an entire container. The container is sealed at the factory and remains sealed until it reaches its final destination.
Best for: Large, high-volume shipments or sensitive, high-value cargo that would benefit from minimal handling.
Advantages:
Cost-effective: When shipping large volumes (typically 15 cubic meters or more), the cost per unit is generally lower than LCL. You pay a fixed price for the container.
Faster transit time: With no need for consolidation or deconsolidation, the container moves directly to its destination, resulting in fewer delays.
Higher security: Less handling reduces the risk of damage, theft, or contamination from other goods.
Simplified customs: There is less chance of delays from customs inspections, as the container only contains cargo from one party.
Disadvantages:
Higher upfront cost: For smaller shipments, the fixed price of an FCL can be more expensive than paying for the exact space used with LCL.
Requires more storage space: The importer must have warehouse space to receive the full container at once.
LCL (Less than Container Load)
Definition: LCL is a shipment that shares container space with goods from multiple shippers. The freight forwarder consolidates several smaller shipments into one container before transit.
Best for: Small to medium-sized businesses with smaller shipment volumes (e.g., 2–13 cubic meters), new products, or inventory management that requires frequent, smaller quantities.
Advantages:
Lower upfront cost: You only pay for the volume of space you use, making it ideal for low-volume cargo.
Flexible inventory: LCL allows for shipping smaller quantities more often, which can reduce storage costs and keep inventory lean.
Easier split shipments: It is easier to split an LCL shipment for delivery to multiple destinations.
Disadvantages:
Longer transit time: The need for consolidation at the port of origin and deconsolidation at the destination adds to the total transit time.
Higher risk: More handling and interaction with other shipments increases the risk of damage or loss.
Inspection delays: If any cargo in the shared container is flagged for a customs inspection, the entire container may be held up.
Higher per-unit cost: The administrative and logistical costs of managing multiple small shipments mean that the price per cubic meter is higher than FCL.
Which one should you choose?
Your best option depends on your shipment's specific needs.
Choose FCL if: You have enough cargo to fill a 20-foot or 40-foot container, your cargo is high-value or fragile, and you need the fastest transit time.
Choose LCL if: Your cargo volume is low, you need to keep upfront costs low, or your delivery schedule is flexible.