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Sea freight that keeps costs down
Cost effective ocean freight for bulk, heavy and large consignments, cleared and delivered inland.
Sea Freight
For larger, heavier or less urgent shipments, sea freight is usually the most economical way to move goods internationally. Keystone Solutions arranges ocean freight for importers and exporters, from full containers to smaller shipments consolidated with other cargo, and manages the whole journey from origin to your door in South Africa.
Choosing between a full container load (FCL) and a less-than-container load (LCL) depends on the volume of your cargo. If you have enough goods to fill a container, FCL gives you exclusive use of the container and generally lower handling risk. For smaller volumes, LCL lets you pay only for the space you use, with your goods consolidated alongside other shipments. We help you work out which is the better value.
Sea freight involves more steps than most people expect: documentation, port and terminal handling, customs clearance, and the inland leg from the port to your premises. Our clearing, forwarding and distribution infrastructure means these steps are coordinated for you, and our centralised operational hub in Johannesburg keeps everything in one place. We also offer in-bond transport, where goods travel under customs control before duty is paid at the destination.
Planning matters with ocean freight, because transit times are longer and schedules can shift. We keep you informed with track and trace and effective communication across all channels, and we will give you realistic timelines up front. Contact us with your cargo details and we will provide a competitive quote.
Why choose Keystone for sea freight
Usually the most economical option for heavy or bulky cargo.
Full containers or consolidated smaller shipments, whichever suits your volume.
Port to door arranged as one service, including in-bond transport.
Warehousing and storage available when you need to hold stock.
Visibility of your cargo while it is on the water and inland.
Cover available for your cargo while in transit.
How it works
How it works
- 1Share your shipment details
Goods, volume, origin and destination, and your target date.
- 2Choose FCL or LCL
We recommend the better value for your volume and quote the full cost.
- 3Documents and booking
We prepare documentation and book the cargo on the sailing.
- 4Cleared and delivered
We clear the cargo at port and deliver to your premises.
Sea Freight FAQs
FCL (full container load) means you use a whole container for your goods. LCL (less than container load) means your goods share a container with other shipments, and you pay for the space you use. LCL suits smaller volumes.
Ocean transit takes longer than air, generally weeks rather than days depending on the route and sailing schedule. Allow time for port handling and customs clearance too. We will give you an estimate with your quote.
Yes. Keystone Solutions offers road freight and in-bond transport so your cargo is delivered inland after clearing.
Incoterms define who pays for and carries the risk at each stage of the journey between buyer and seller. We can explain which terms apply to your deal so there are no surprises.
Yes. We offer warehousing and storage and a centralised operational hub.
Need sea freight? Get a quote
Tell us what you are moving and where it needs to go. Tel: 011 039 1652 · info@keystonesolutions.co.za