Ocean Freight

Ocean Freight
Ocean Freight Overview

The World's Most Cost-Effective Freight Mode

Container ship ocean freight

Ocean Freight — From Qingdao to the World

Ocean freight remains the most cost-effective method for moving large volumes of cargo internationally. Marwest LLC operates FCL and LCL ocean freight services from all major Chinese ports — Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Tianjin, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen — to ports across the Americas, Africa, Europe, and beyond. With 18 years of carrier relationships and 500,000+ tonnes shipped annually, our ocean freight buying power translates directly into competitive rates for clients.

Our Global Shipping Routes

Key Trade Lanes We Operate

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China–USA

FCL and LCL from Qingdao, Shanghai, and Ningbo to Houston (28–35 days), Savannah (28–32 days), and Los Angeles (14–18 days).

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China–Africa

Direct FCL services to Walvis Bay, Durban, Lomé, and Tema. Transit times 22–35 days. Direct sailings without transhipment where possible.

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China–Europe

FCL to Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, and Felixstowe. Transit 25–32 days. DDP delivery into EU via our European broker network.

Container Solutions

The Right Container for Your Cargo

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20ft Standard

The workhorse of global trade. Ideal for dense cargo: tyres, machinery parts, chemicals, and dry goods.

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40ft & 40ft HC

High-cube containers for light, voluminous cargo. Standard on China–Africa and China–USA trades.

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Reefer Containers

Temperature-controlled 20ft and 40ft reefer units for food, pharma, and chemical cargo.

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Special Containers

Open top, flat rack, and ISO tank containers for oversized, heavy, or bulk liquid cargo.

Documentation

What We Manage

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Export Documents

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, fumigation, phytosanitary, and all specialist certificates.

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Customs Services

China export customs filing (GACC), US ISF 10+2, CBP entry, and destination country import clearance.

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Cargo Visibility

Real-time container tracking with automated milestone alerts from port loading to delivery.

Port Network

Major Ports We Operate

10+ Chinese Load Ports
45+ Destination Ports Worldwide
3 Africa Hub Ports (Lomé, Walvis Bay, Durban)
3 US Ports (Houston, Savannah, LA)
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Ocean Freight Rates

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