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Ocean freight accounts for 90% of imported and exported goods as it offers a variety of suites that cater to larger volume shipments. Navigating the ocean freight market requires an understanding of the companies that own the vessels and containers that can carry your cargo. World Cargo has connections with all major steamship lines and we offer service to any major international port with smooth and effective routes. Whether you are looking to move internationally or ship commercial goods, shipping ocean freight with World Cargo is the right choice for you.

World Cargo can offer service for your LCL (less than container load) and FCL (full container load) shipments. No shipment is too big and our expertise will save you time and money. Our team can coordinate the packing, crating, and loading of your shipment. Furthermore, we also handle all export documentation, providing the shipper with a streamlined experience. Our knowledge and understanding of the industry will take the guesswork out of the equation and ensure your goods arrive intact.

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Ocean Freight Best suited for:

  • Bulk commodities: minerals, grains, ores, machinery.
  • Non-perishables: stable demand, longer shelf life.
  • Standardized containers: cost-efficient retail transport.
  • Large shipments: personal effects, vehicles, oversize items.
  • Container options: 20′ and 40′ FCL, LCL for smaller loads.
  • Cost-sensitive: tolerates longer transit, delayed arrival for savings.

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Full Container Load


Full Container Load shipping gives your cargo exclusive use of a 20- or 40-foot sea container, sealed at origin and opened only at the destination port. Because the entire box moves under one shipper and one consignee, FCL avoids consolidation delays, lowers handling risk, and often delivers the best cost-per-cubic-metre once you exceed ≈15 m³. World Cargo books guaranteed space with the world’s top carriers on major trade lanes out of Vancouver and other Canadian ports, protecting your freight from peak-season rollovers. Choose FCL when you need faster transit times, enhanced security, and all-in ocean freight rates for machinery, vehicles, or high-value commercial goods.

Less-Than Container Load


Less-Than Container Load shipping lets you pay only for the space you use while still accessing dependable ocean freight. Ideal for 1–12 m³ of cartons, pallets, or oversize pieces, LCL combines multiple shippers’ cargo in one container and bills by the higher of weight or volume (1 000 kg = 1 CBM). World Cargo’s weekly Vancouver cut-offs keep dwell time low, and every milestone—CFS in-gate, loaded on vessel, devanned—is visible in our online tracker. LCL is the most cost-effective way to move smaller loads overseas, saving up to 70 % versus air freight while maintaining reliable door-to-port service.

Reefer Container


Reefer containers are insulated, temperature-controlled boxes that maintain precise cooling or heating from -25 °C to +25 °C throughout the voyage. They are the gold standard for transporting perishables, pharmaceuticals, and other heat-sensitive products that must stay within a narrow temperature band. World Cargo secures dedicated Reefer FCL space on direct sailing schedules, provides pre-trip inspections, and monitors humidity and airflow to preserve shelf life and product integrity. With refrigerated trucking at both ends and real-time temperature tracking, our Reefer container service guarantees end-to-end cold-chain compliance for exports and imports alike.

Lift on / Lift off


Lift-On / Lift-Off vessels—often called LOLO ships—use dockside or onboard cranes to load and discharge containers, break-bulk cargo, and heavy project shipments at ports with limited roll-on/roll-off infrastructure. Because LOLO vessels accommodate FCL, LCL, and Reefer containers, they offer unmatched flexibility for mixed loads, out-of-gauge pieces, and remote port calls. World Cargo coordinates crane rigging, stowage planning, and port handling to minimise berth time and ensure cargo safety. If your shipment requires specialised lifting solutions or calls at terminals without RO/RO ramps, LOLO service delivers a cost-efficient, versatile alternative for global ocean freight moves.

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