FCL Ocean Freight from Nansha to Houston

POL
Nansha
POD
Houston
Filter 8
MSC
MSC
tFG2IZD
Direct CarrierTransship
23d
nansha
2026-09-13 Sun
via 2
houston,tx
2026-10-06 Tue
Cut-off 2026-09-11
20GP
$8,085
40GP
$10,080
40HQ
$10,080
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ONE
ONE
tYS1J44
Direct CarrierTransship
19d
nansha
2026-09-12 Sat
via shekou Shekou
houston,tx
2026-10-01 Thu
Cut-off |ONE SINGAPORE / 520E
20GP
$9,560
40GP
$11,170
40HQ
$11,170
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YML
YML
t1C1IV4
Direct CarrierTransship
34d
nansha
2026-09-15 Tue
via yantian Yantian
houston,tx
2026-10-19 Mon
Cut-off 2026-09-11|CONTI CORTESIA / 014E
20GP
$10,305
40GP
$11,470
40HQ
$11,470
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OOCL
OOCL
tKA4OCF
Direct CarrierTransship
29d
nansha
2026-09-23 Wed
via 香港 HONGKONG
houston,tx
2026-10-22 Thu
Cut-off 2026-09-21|ZHONG DA 02 268S XIN YA ZHOU / 177E
20GP
$10,315
40GP
$11,480
40HQ
$11,480
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EMC
EMC
t9NYCTQ
Direct CarrierTransship
36d
nansha
2026-10-04 Sun
via HONG KONG (ZHU JIANG)
houston,tx
2026-11-09 Mon
Cut-off 2026-09-30|EVER CALM / 2093-119N
20GP
$10,500
40GP
$11,665
40HQ
$11,665
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HMM
HMM
tAM0DMB
Direct CarrierTransship
37d
nansha
2026-09-27 Sun
houston,tx
2026-11-03 Tue
Cut-off 2026-09-25|ONE ARCADIA / 079E
20GP
$10,615
40GP
$12,445
40HQ
$12,445
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CMA
CMA
tLCX5KQ
Direct CarrierDirect
27d
nansha
2026-09-20 Sun
houston,tx
2026-10-17 Sat
Cut-off 2026-09-17
20GP
$11,620
40GP
$12,900
40HQ
$12,900
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COSCO
COSCO
t5RY899
Direct CarrierTransship
26d
nansha
2026-09-13 Sun
via 中转·经盐田港
houston,tx
2026-10-09 Fri
Cut-off 2026-09-11
20GP
$13,030
40GP
$13,310
40HQ
$13,310
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between FCL and LCL?

FCL means you have the entire container exclusively — loaded and sealed at the origin port, shipped intact to the destination without mixing, lowering damage and loss risk. LCL means multiple shippers share a container, billed by CBM, suited to small shipments under 15 CBM. FCL has a lower unit cost but requires sufficient cargo volume.

How to choose between 20GP / 40GP / 40HQ container types?

20GP (20-ft standard): ~28 CBM capacity, 22-24 t payload — ideal for dense cargo like machinery parts and metal materials. 40GP: ~58 CBM, 26 t payload. 40HQ (40-ft high cube): ~12% more capacity than 40GP (~68 CBM) — ideal for bulky but light cargo like furniture, apparel, and consumer electronics. For short-haul Southeast Asia / Middle East routes 20GP is common; for long-haul Europe / North America 40HQ delivers the best value.

What is included in an FCL quote, and what is charged separately?

Standard inclusions: Ocean Freight (O/F), BAF (bunker adjustment), CAF (currency adjustment), THC (terminal handling), and DOC (documentation). Typically excluded: ORC (origin receiving charge), ISPS (security), VGM, inland trucking, and destination THC / DDC / delivery (unless DDU door-to-door). Always confirm the full breakdown with your forwarder upfront to avoid surprise charges on arrival.

What is the FCL booking process?

Shipper provides POL, POD, cargo description, weight/volume, and container type → forwarder/carrier quotes → sign Booking Confirmation → complete loading, customs declaration, and VGM submission 48-72 hours before cut-off at origin port → carrier issues MBL/HBL → consignee exchanges B/L for D/O at destination and clears customs. Typical end-to-end timeline: 7-10 business days.

How can I check real-time sailing schedules and cut-off times?

Use the "Cargo Tracking / Sailing Schedules" tab — enter vessel/voyage or POL-POD to see 2-3 weeks of schedules ahead, with cut-off time, VGM cut-off, ETD, and ETA per sailing. Before booking, compare departure frequency from different carriers on the same route; in peak season, reserve a backup sailing as space tightens.

Can FCL be delivered DDU / DDP door-to-door?

Yes. DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) delivers to the consignee's address but excludes import duties — the consignee handles clearance. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) bundles customs clearance and duty prepayment via the forwarder, so the consignee just receives the goods. DDP suits importers with limited customs experience or those wanting to lock in total door-to-door cost; pricing typically runs 10-30% above DDU.

FCL Ocean Freight Rates · Real-Time Sailing Schedules from Global Ports

Awice Logistics delivers real-time FCL ocean freight rate quotes for exporters worldwide. Compare 20GP / 40GP / 40HQ rates from 100+ carriers across 4,200+ ports, updated daily. Filter by Port of Loading, Port of Discharge, and carrier; review base ocean freight against surcharges like THC and ORC; combine with sailing schedules and transit times to pick the optimal option. Register and sign in to request quotes, place bookings, view full bills of lading, and track containers.