Sea freight is the most economical way to move large or heavy cargo. You pay by volume (CBM), so the more efficiently your goods are packed, the less you pay.
Choose your load
- LCL — Less than Container Load. Your goods share a container with other customers’ cargo. You pay only for the space you use. Best for small and medium orders.
- FCL — Full Container Load. You book a whole container. Best for large orders, and it avoids waiting for other cargo to be consolidated. 20-ft and 40-ft options.
How it works
- Booking and cargo review — tell us the goods, quantities and supplier.
- Delivery to our China warehouse — supplier ships to Guangzhou or Yiwu with our receiving marks.
- Consolidation and loading — we count, measure, pack and load.
- Ocean transit and clearance — we follow the vessel and coordinate customs paperwork on arrival.
- Delivery or pickup — your goods go to your address or wait for pickup.
What to prepare
- Supplier invoice and packing list
- Product description and HS-code info if known
- Consignee name, address and contact (kept private from tracking)
- Any permits required for regulated goods
Typical timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks from China warehouse to Philippine hub, plus domestic delivery. Actual time depends on vessel schedules, customs and weather.
Who it suits
- Online sellers restocking regularly
- Retailers and distributors
- Businesses importing machinery parts or materials
- Anyone moving large household or furniture orders
Service coverage (destination)
Metro Manila and nearby provinces · rest of Luzon · Visayas · Mindanao — delivery by our land freight partners.
Sea freight questions
What is LCL and what is FCL?
LCL (Less than Container Load) means your goods share a container with others and you pay for the space you use. FCL (Full Container Load) means you book a whole container for yourself, best for large orders.
How long does shipping take?
Sea freight typically takes 2–4 weeks to reach our Philippine hub; air freight typically 3–7 days door-to-door. Domestic delivery adds time depending on your location. Schedules, customs and weather can change these times.
How is sea freight priced?
By volume in cubic meters (CBM), with a minimum charge for very small packages (0.20 CBM or less). Very dense, heavy cargo is billed by weight instead, and delivery to provincial areas costs extra. Use our calculator for an estimate.
Who handles customs clearance?
We coordinate the paperwork and follow your shipment through clearance. Duties and taxes are paid by the importer.
How do you protect fragile cargo?
We check packaging on receipt and recommend repacking or crating where needed. Mark cartons “fragile” and tell us when you book.