Ocean Freight Forwarding: FCL & LCL from Asia to the USA
Reliable full container (FCL) and shared container (LCL) logistics from India, China, and Southeast Asia with full US customs clearance and port drayage support.
Ocean Freight Handled Seamlessly from Origin Port to Your Door
As an FMC-licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and C-TPAT certified freight forwarder (operating since 1999), Airlift USA provides global importers direct access to tier-one ocean carrier contracts, priority space allocation, and transparent pricing.
Whether you source from manufacturing hubs in India, Vietnam, China, Bangladesh, or Cambodia, our owned regional offices and established partner networks coordinate pre-carriage, origin CFS consolidation, ISF 10+2 filings, marine cargo insurance, US Customs clearance, and final-mile container drayage.
FCL vs. LCL Container Shipping Solutions
Select the optimal ocean shipping configuration based on your cargo volume, landed cost targets, and delivery schedule requirements.
Full Container Load (FCL)
Exclusive container utilization designed for high-volume, time-sensitive, or high-value shipments requiring minimal cargo handling.
- 20', 40', and 40' High-Cube (HC) container options
- Sealed at factory origin and opened only at US destination
- Direct ocean carrier routing with guaranteed space allocation
- Shorter port dwell times and faster overall transit
Less-Than-Container Load (LCL)
Shared container consolidation allowing smaller shipments to pay only for the exact cubic volume (CBM) consumed.
- Cost-effective for trial orders, restocks, and lower volume cargo
- Managed consolidation at origin CFS warehouses
- Professional deconsolidation and customs release at destination
- Complete visibility and tracking per individual House Bill of Lading
Partnered with World-Class Ocean Carriers
We leverage long-standing NVOCC contracts and direct carrier integrations with major global shipping alliances to secure reliable vessel schedules and space protection.
Tailored Shipping Solutions by Commodity & Cargo Type
From temperature-sensitive goods to heavy industrial machinery, our logistics specialists prepare compliant transport documentation and container equipment tailored to your cargo.
Standard Dry Containers
20', 40', and 40' HC containers suited for general dry commodities, electronics, textiles, consumer goods, and industrial equipment.
Refrigerated Cargo (Reefer)
Precision temperature and climate-controlled container shipping for perishable foods, agricultural products, and pharmaceuticals.
Oversized & Project Cargo
Flat-rack, open-top, and breakbulk equipment supervised for heavy machinery, structural steel, and out-of-gauge industrial components.
Hazardous Materials (Hazmat)
Certified handling for IMDG Class regulated chemicals, batteries, and dangerous goods with complete dangerous goods declarations (DGD).
US Customs Brokerage & ISF
Seamless Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2), HTS code verification, duty classification, and entry management through licensed customs brokers.
Port Drayage & Inland Trucking
Swift container retrieval within port free-time windows to prevent demurrage, followed by FTL/LTL drayage and door delivery.
Four Steps from Origin Booking to Final Delivery
Our operational framework guarantees regulatory compliance, full shipment visibility, and on-time port-to-door execution.
Booking & Origin Pickup
Rate lock-in, carrier space allocation, equipment release, and origin factory pickup or CFS gate-in.
ISF Filing & Loading
Accurate transmission of ISF 10+2 data to US Customs prior to vessel loading at origin port.
Transit & Milestone Alerts
Live ocean vessel tracking with automated proactive alerts monitoring vessel arrival and discharge.
Customs Clearance & Drayage
Duty filing, customs release clearance, prompt port drayage pickup, and delivery to designated warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers for global buyers and US importers regarding ocean freight operations, customs, and timelines.
We provide comprehensive Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than Container Load (LCL) consolidation services under our FMC NVOCC license. In addition, we coordinate specialized equipment for refrigerated products, oversized machinery, and hazardous materials (hazmat).
FCL gives you exclusive use of a 20ft, 40ft, or 40ft High Cube container, ensuring faster transit, no mixed cargo risk, and sealed door-to-door delivery. LCL allows multiple importers to share container space, making it cost-effective for smaller volumes priced strictly per cubic meter (CBM).
Our platform tracks live carrier container status and sends proactive warnings prior to the Last Free Day (LFD). Our documentation team pre-clears customs entries before vessel discharge to facilitate immediate port pickup by our integrated drayage drivers.
We operate dedicated offices and logistics infrastructure across major ports in India (Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong), China (Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen), Bangladesh (Chittagong), and Cambodia, offering direct sailings to US West Coast, East Coast, and Gulf ports.
Ready to Streamline Your Ocean Freight Imports?
Access competitive carrier rates, guaranteed vessel space, and end-to-end customs compliance tailored for international trade.