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FCL & LCL
Sea cargo customs clearance
Documentation and clearance support for full-container-load and less-than-container-load shipments. We support cargo moving through southern trade gateways, including Visakhapatnam and Chennai, and coordinate everything from our Hyderabad headquarters.
FCL clearance
For full containers we handle document checks, Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill filing, assessment, examination and release. We also coordinate with shipping lines and terminals over delivery orders and container movement.
LCL clearance
For consolidated cargo we coordinate with the consolidator and the CFS on de-stuffing, examination and release, so your part of a shared container is not held up by avoidable gaps.
Port-to-inland coordination
Many Hyderabad-based businesses move containers inland and clear them at ICD Hyderabad rather than at the port. We help you choose the right clearance point and coordinate the documentation for both.
Frequently asked questions
FCL (full container load) means your cargo fills a whole container. LCL (less than container load) means your cargo shares a container with other shippers’ goods. Smaller volumes usually suit LCL, while larger volumes are typically cheaper and simpler as FCL.
It depends on your delivery location, timelines and costs. Clearing at the ICD brings customs closer to your premises, while port clearance can suit cargo going elsewhere. We will advise on your specific case.