OCEAN FREIGHT
LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Ludmila
FREIGHT FORWARDING SPECIALIST
OCEAN FREIGHT SOLUTIONS
Ocean Freight Worldwide
Ocean freight is the backbone of international trade: and getting it right demands more than booking a container. GreenLine Global is a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)-licensed ocean freight forwarder, specialising in international ocean shipping between the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East and destinations worldwide. We manage the entire chain: from pickup at your facility to final delivery at the destination, including container arrangement, sea freight, customs clearance and documentation.
Whether you need a full container load (FCL), a groupage solution (LCL), temperature-controlled reefer shipping or Ro-Ro for heavy machinery, our ocean forwarder team brings deep expertise across global trade lanes: and the personal service that complex maritime and project cargo demands.
How it works
Door-to-Door Ocean Freight Forwarding
Most freight problems happen at the handover points: between carriers, agents and customs authorities. GreenLine Global owns the entire process, so nothing falls through the gaps. Here is how a complete door-to-door ocean freight shipment works with us: and why international freight by sea runs smoothly when one forwarder controls every step.
Pickup at Origin
We arrange collection from your warehouse, factory or site. Our team coordinates timing, loading requirements and any special handling needed for your cargo type.
Warehousing & Consolidation
If your shipment needs temporary storage, LCL consolidation or pre-export preparation, our warehousing service handles it before cargo moves to port.
Road Transport to Port
We arrange road freight from origin to port: whether that is Port of Norfolk, Port of Rotterdam, or another gateway relevant to your route.
Container Booking & Sea Freight
We book the right container type: 20', 40', high cube, flat rack, open top or reefer: negotiate competitive rates with carriers, and confirm the sailing schedule for your shipment.
Documentation & Compliance
Our team prepares all ocean freight documentation: Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin and IMO declarations for ADR cargo. No paperwork errors, no port delays.
Customs Clearance
We handle import and export customs clearance at destination. Our team knows US CBP, EU customs and the regulations for every destination we serve: so your cargo clears without holds.
Last-Mile Delivery at Destination
Once cleared, we arrange final delivery to the consignee's address, warehouse or site. One forwarder, seven steps, zero handover gaps: that is what door-to-door ocean freight logistics with GreenLine Global looks like.
Our ocean freight services
Sea Freight Shipping: The Right Solution for Your Load
Not all cargo ships the same way. GreenLine Global offers the full range of ocean freight transportation options, matched to your volume, cargo type and destination requirements. Whether you need an ocean freight broker to negotiate rates or a full-service forwarder to manage every step, we cover both.
Full Container Load
Your cargo fills a 20ft or 40ft container exclusively. Best for volumes over 15 CBM or for cargo requiring isolation. GreenLine books FCL on all major Europe-bound trade lanes and provides a single Bill of Lading for the full container.
Less than Container Load
Cost-effective for shipments under 15 CBM. Your goods are consolidated with other cargo into a shared container at origin and deconsolidated at a Container Freight Station (CFS) before onward delivery. GreenLine manages all consolidation logistics and individual House Bills of Lading.
Roll-on / Roll-off Shipping
The preferred mode for vehicles, heavy machinery, and wheeled equipment. RoRo services operate to ports including Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, and Zeebrugge. GreenLine handles all documentation including the Ocean Bill of Lading, CE conformity requirements, and EU type-approval where applicable.
Project & Out-of-Gauge Cargo
For cargo that does not fit standard containers: oversized industrial equipment, turbines, steel structures. GreenLine plans flat rack, open-top, and breakbulk solutions with full route surveys, special permits, and heavy-lift coordination at European ports. See our project cargo service.
Reefer & Temperature-Controlled
Perishable cargo, pharmaceuticals, and foodstuffs require ISO reefer containers with continuous temperature monitoring. GreenLine manages pre-cooling, temperature log verification, and compliance with EU food safety and HACCP import rules at destination ports.
Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
GreenLine ships IMDG-classified cargo: including chemicals, batteries, and industrial gases. Our team prepares the dangerous goods declaration, selects approved carriers, and ensures compliance with European ADR/IMDG port entry rules at Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg.
What we ship
Cargo Types & Industry Specializations
Our ocean freight logistics team has hands-on experience with cargo that demands more than a standard booking. From big machinery to hazardous goods, we apply the right expertise to every sea freight shipment: regardless of how complex the load.
Big Machinery & Heavy Equipment
CNC machines, presses, generators, compressors and other heavy industrial machinery: shipped via flat rack, open top or Ro-Ro with full securing and lashing. Learn more
Industrial Equipment
Production lines, conveyor systems, processing equipment and plant machinery. We coordinate disassembly, crating, sea freight and reassembly logistics end to end. Learn more
ADR: Hazardous Goods
Chemicals, flammable liquids, batteries and other IMDG-classified dangerous goods. We prepare all IMO declarations and ensure full compliance with international maritime dangerous goods regulations.
Reefer & Perishable Goods
Food products, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals and other perishables shipped under continuous temperature control. Pre-trip inspections and temperature logging as standard on every reefer booking.
Bulk Cargo
Raw materials, grains, minerals and other bulk commodities shipped in bulk carriers or containerised using flexi-bags and super-sacks. We advise on the most cost-effective method for your volume and route.
Project Cargo & Oversized Loads
Wind turbine components, structural steel, oil & gas equipment and other complex project cargo. We manage the full project: from route survey and vessel nomination to port coordination and delivery. Learn more
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Where we ship
International Ocean Freight: Destinations We Serve
GreenLine Global operates regular ocean freight services to and from destinations worldwide. Our core markets are the USA and Europe, with established routes to Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East and beyond. Select a destination to see which services are available on that trade lane.
Do not see your destination? We ship to and from many more countries. Contact us with your origin and destination and we will provide a tailored ocean freight solution.
Credentials & compliance
Licensed, Compliant & Trusted
FAQs Ocean Freight
FCL (Full Container Load) reserves the entire container for your cargo – best for shipments above 15 CBM. LCL (Less than Container Load) groups your cargo with other shippers in a shared container, ideal for smaller volumes. We handle both and will recommend the right option based on your size and timeline.
Yes. We offer full door-to-door service: pickup, road to port, ocean transit, customs clearance and last-mile delivery. We also offer port-to-port and port-to-door for clients who manage part of the chain themselves.
Typically 10 to 18 days depending on port pair and carrier. US East Coast ports (Norfolk, Charleston, Baltimore) connect to Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp in roughly 10 to 14 days. For urgent cargo, our airfreight service may be a better fit.
Yes. We handle IMDG-classified dangerous goods including chemicals, flammable liquids and lithium batteries. Our team prepares all required documentation: IMO declarations, dangerous goods notes and segregation requirements. Send us your UN number and we will advise on routing.
Yes. We arrange flat rack, open-top and Ro-Ro containers for oversized or non-stackable cargo, and handle lashing, securing and all special permits required.