OCEAN FREIGHT SERVICES

Your Container.
Your Carrier. Your Control.

Atlantic Pacific Lines holds direct service contracts with all major ocean carriers, giving clients guaranteed container space, competitive per-TEU rates, and a single accountable point of contact from booking through final delivery.

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FMC Licensed NVOCC
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ISF 10+2 Managed In-House
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Ocean Freight
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About FCL Ocean Freight

One House Bill of Lading. One Point of Contact.

Atlantic Pacific Lines issues every House Bill of Lading under its own FMC NVOCC authority, which means APL controls the document chain, files ISF 10+2, and manages AES export compliance in-house from the moment your shipment is booked.

  • Full container load services to any global port with door-to-door delivery options
  • Direct service contracts with 12+ carriers covering all major ocean alliances
  • ISF 10+2 filing managed in-house for every inbound FCL shipment
  • House Bill of Lading issued under APL's FMC NVOCC license on every booking
  • Dedicated account manager handling every milestone from booking to delivery
20ft / 40ft / 45 ft Flat Rack Open Top RoRo Breakbulk Cargo Insurance
FCL Ocean Freight — Atlantic Pacific Lines
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NVOCC licensed since 1995

By the Numbers

The Scale Behind Every FCL Booking.

Thirty years of carrier relationships translate into allocation access, rollover protection, and faster resolution when vessel schedules change.

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Years of FCL Expertise
FMC-licensed NVOCC since 1995
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Active Trade Lanes
Worldwide port coverage
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Direct Carrier Contracts
All major alliances represented
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Managed Across Global Trade Lanes
Atlantic Pacific Lines has coordinated over one million TEUs for U.S. importers and exporters since 1995
Why Atlantic Pacific Lines for FCL

Six Capabilities Built Into Every FCL Booking

Every feature below is part of APL's standard FCL service, not a premium add-on billed separately.

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Compliance

FMC Licensed and Fully Bonded

Atlantic Pacific Lines operates under full FMC licensing, issuing House B/Ls with legal accountability on every shipment.

House B/L under APL authority
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Security Filing

ISF 10+2 Filing In-House

APL files Importer Security Filings before vessel loading at origin, with amendment handling managed before departure.

Filing and amendments managed by APL
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Carrier Access

Guaranteed Carrier Allocation

Direct service contracts across all major alliances ensure Atlantic Pacific Lines clients receive allocated space during peak season surges.

Contracted space in peak periods
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Execution

Door-to-Door Global Delivery

Atlantic Pacific Lines coordinates origin pickup, ocean transit, destination customs, and last-mile delivery under one account.

One account end to end
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Visibility

Real-Time Container Tracking

APL's platform provides event-level visibility from booking confirmation through final delivery with proactive exception alerts.

Proactive exception updates
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Support

Named Account Manager

Every Atlantic Pacific Lines client has a dedicated account manager reachable directly, not through a call center queue.

Direct support from your manager
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Specialized Equipment

Breakbulk, RoRo, Flat Rack, and Out-of-Gauge FCL

Not every shipment fits a standard ISO container. Atlantic Pacific Lines sources specialized equipment, coordinates port planning, and manages OOG carrier selection across any trade lane.

Equipment planned by cargo profile
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Request Your FCL Rate in 24 Hours

Share your origin, destination, container type, and commodity with Atlantic Pacific Lines for a complete all-in FCL rate.

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FAQ

Answers to Common FCL Questions

Questions shippers ask before booking full container load freight with Atlantic Pacific Lines.

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APL's ocean freight specialists are available to walk you through any FCL scenario, from a first import to a recurring program across multiple trade lanes.

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What is FCL shipping and when does it make sense over LCL? +
FCL means your cargo has a dedicated container moving from origin to destination without co-loading with other shippers. It is typically cost-effective for shipments above approximately 15 CBM, offers faster direct transit, and provides better security for high-value or hazardous cargo. Atlantic Pacific Lines handles both FCL and LCL and advises on the right mode for your specific volume and trade lane.
How does Atlantic Pacific Lines secure FCL space during peak season? +
APL holds direct service contracts with 12+ major ocean carriers across all alliances. These contracts include guaranteed container allocations during peak periods when spot market capacity tightens. Atlantic Pacific Lines clients access contracted space and rates that are not available through freight brokers or spot-market booking.
What is ISF 10+2 and how does APL handle it? +
Importer Security Filing requires specific data elements to be submitted to CBP before vessel loading at origin. Atlantic Pacific Lines files ISF in-house on every inbound FCL shipment and monitors CBP status through departure. Errors and amendment requests are resolved before the vessel sails, not after it arrives.
What documents are required for an FCL export from the USA? +
U.S. FCL exports require a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper's Letter of Instruction, Bill of Lading, and AES/EEI filing for shipments above the value threshold. Commodity-specific export licenses including ITAR and EAR are reviewed and filed by Atlantic Pacific Lines as part of the standard FCL documentation service.
How long does FCL shipping take from U.S. ports to major destinations? +
Typical transit times from U.S. East Coast ports range from approximately 12 to 18 days to Europe, 25 to 35 days to Asia-Pacific, and 8 to 20 days to Latin America. U.S. West Coast ports reduce Asia-Pacific transit by approximately one week. APL provides confirmed transit time estimates at the quoting stage for your specific origin, destination, and carrier.
Can Atlantic Pacific Lines handle FCL for hazardous or refrigerated cargo? +
Yes. APL manages hazardous materials FCL under IMDG Code compliance and refrigerated FCL with pre-trip inspection coordination, reefer plug confirmation at all ports, and GDP pharmaceutical or HACCP food-grade documentation as required. Specialized container equipment is sourced based on cargo requirements, not booking convenience.
What container types are available for FCL ocean freight? +
FCL ocean freight is available in 20-foot (TEU), 40-foot (FEU), 40-foot High Cube, 45-foot High Cube, flat rack for out-of-gauge cargo, open top for cargo exceeding standard container height, and reefer containers for temperature-sensitive goods. Atlantic Pacific Lines selects the correct container type based on cargo dimensions, weight, commodity type, and destination port equipment availability. Booking the wrong container type causes reloading delays at origin or wasted space you are paying for.

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