3 Steps to Send International Sea freight (LCL) Shipment
Author Name: Dion Suen
Managing international sea freight can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re importing raw materials, exporting commercial goods, or coordinating multi-container shipments, mastering sea freight logistics is key to keeping your supply chain agile and cost-effective.
At FreightAmigo, we’re revolutionizing maritime shipping by putting speed, transparency, and control in your hands. This guide will walk you through three simple steps to secure competitive sea freight rates, compare carrier options in seconds, and ship with confidence—no industry jargon, no hidden fees, just streamlined solutions for businesses like yours.
Say goodbye to endless back-and-forth with brokers and hello to smarter shipping. Let’s dive in!
STEP 1
- Register for free and login FreightAmigo platform.
- FreightAmigo platform: https://os.freightamigo.com/login
- Select “Parcel” at “Instant Quote” tab.
- Enter your cargo info, click “Continue”.
STEP 2
FreightAmigo will provide you with transparent pricing and transit times from various courier service providers based on the information you enter. You can easily see the cheapest option available.
- After choosing your preferred quote, simply click “Book Now.”
- If you need your parcel sent quickly, select “Fastest” to find the quote with the shortest transit time.
STEP 3
- After clicking “Book Now”, fill in the contact information included Shipper and Consignee.
- Enter Cargo description then click “Continue”.
- *Reminder: Filling in e.g. Gift in the cargo description is not clear enough for customs clearance, especially for shipment containing multiple products. The following example is for your reference:
- Declare whether the cargo contains Dangerous Goods / Batteries / Liquid or any prohibited items.
Check if all the information is correct. You can update the items by clicking “Back” at the bottom left corner.
- Finally, you can select the payment method and place the order instantly by clicking “Confirm & Pay”.
- The system will direct you to the payment page. Enter the card information and continue.
Finally, attach them to a noticeable place on your shipment, and wait for the courier’s pick-up.
If you have difficulties with the shipping label after payment, please contact our customer service assistant.
Don’t forget! You can track your shipment on 1 platform~
FreightAmigo allows you to track shipments of different courier service providers online, such as DHL, UPS and Aramex. You only need to enter the reference/tracking no. to review the status updates.
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