Full Container, Direct to 300+ Ports.

Typical 2026 FCL spot rates: Shanghai → Los Angeles $1,800–$3,200 per 20'GP; $2,400–$4,500 per 40'GP/40'HC. Shanghai → New York/Savannah $3,200–$5,800 per 20'GP; $4,000–$7,500 per 40'HC. Rates fluctuate weekly with carrier capacity and seasonal demand. Suaid Global quotes contract and spot FCL rates within 24 hours.

20' standard: 33 CBM capacity, 28,000 kg max payload — best for dense cargo. 40' standard: 67 CBM, 26,500 kg max — best for medium-density general cargo. 40' high cube (40HC): 76 CBM, 26,500 kg max — same footprint as 40' but 30 cm taller, ideal for light volume cargo.

Use FCL when your shipment exceeds 13–15 CBM, when cargo is high-value (FCL has fewer touchpoints), when transit speed matters (FCL doesn't wait for consolidation), or when cargo is fragile or sensitive (no shared container). Below 13 CBM, LCL is usually more economical.

Port-to-port transit: Shanghai → Los Angeles 13–18 days; Shanghai → New York 28–35 days via Panama Canal. Add 3–5 days for terminal handling, 1–2 days for customs clearance (if pre-cleared), and 2–7 days for inland delivery. Total door-to-door: typically 22–45 days from China.

Customs clearance is included when you book FCL door-to-door with Suaid Global. US clearance is coordinated through licensed customs broker partners (HTS classification, duty calculation, ISF, Section 301 filing). Port-to-port FCL excludes customs unless requested.

Yes. Vessel AIS tracking shows real-time ocean position. Container milestone alerts cover: gate-in at origin, vessel loaded, vessel departed, vessel arrived, container discharged, customs released, gate-out for inland delivery. Final-mile ground transport adds GPS tracking.

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin (when required for tariff preference), and any product-specific permits. For US imports: ISF (10+2) filed 24 hours before vessel loading, plus customs entry filing on arrival.

The bill of lading (B/L) is the carrier's receipt for the goods and the contract of carriage. Three types: original B/L (negotiable, controls cargo release), telex release (faster, electronic surrender), and seaway bill (non-negotiable). Suaid Global advises which to use based on payment terms.

Demurrage is the daily fee charged by the port/terminal when your container stays beyond the free-time window (typically 4–7 free days). Detention is the daily fee charged by the carrier when the empty container is not returned within the free-time after discharge (typically 5–10 free days). Both compound fast — Suaid Global tracks free-time to avoid surprise bills.

Reefer: refrigerated container for perishables and pharma, 0°C to -25°C range. Flat rack: open-sided platform for oversized or oddly-shaped cargo. Open-top: standard container with a removable canvas roof for tall cargo or top-loading. All three available through Suaid Global's container network.

Provide: origin/destination ports, container type and quantity (20', 40', 40HC), commodity description, weight, target shipping date, and incoterm (FOB, CIF, DDP). Suaid Global responds within 24 hours with the all-in rate, transit time, and routing options.

Yes, with proper IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) classification, packaging, and documentation. Classes 1, 6.2, and 7 (explosives, infectious substances, radioactive) require specialized handling. Suaid Global classifies, books, and documents hazmat FCL through our hazmat-certified carrier partners.

Maximum gross weight for a 40'GP or 40'HC is 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs). Subtract tare weight (~3,750 kg for 40'GP, ~3,900 kg for 40'HC) to get max payload — typically 26,500–26,700 kg of cargo. US road regulations may limit payload further depending on inland routing.

Direct routing is faster (3–10 days saved) and lower-risk for damage or delay but costs 10–25% more. Transshipment (1–2 transfer hubs) is cheaper but adds transit time and exposure to port congestion. Suaid Global recommends direct for time-sensitive cargo and transshipment for cost-sensitive.