Maritime Service

Basically, there are two different ways to transport your cargo in a container:

• FCL (Full Container Load) offers you the option of transporting your cargo in a container that is provided only for your cargo. This option is suitable for large volumes of cargo, sensitive or valuable cargo.
• LCL (less than container load) is loaded in a consolidated container. Your goods share the capacity of the container with other goods. This means you use exactly the space you need for your cargo. Base Cargo can advise you on the right choice for your ocean freight.

The FCL is suitable for larger volumes and the LCL is the best option for smaller volumes.
However, there are other factors that can influence the decision. The value of the goods, the customer's storage capacity and required shipping frequency, as well as general market conditions, can influence which type of ocean freight is best. In any case, flexibility is key, and what is the right decision for your business today may change tomorrow. Our ocean freight experts can help you make the right decision.

Yes, the organization of the worldwide transport of dangerous goods by sea is a common service which Base Cargo offers its customers.

In the case of transport of dangerous goods, additional documentation is required to ensure that all parties involved understand the cargo requirements and that the shipping is safe for people and the environment. 

Yes, refrigerated deliveries by sea transport can be arranged.
For refrigerated shipments, special equipment is used called: Reefer Container.

Reefer containers (also called refrigerated containers) are insulated containers equipped with a unit that can be used to cool the container to a certain temperature. Ocean freight rates for the transport of reefer containers differ from those for general cargo.