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Sea Freight

Sea Freight

KRL has a well-established ocean freight department with an enviable reputation, capable of handling thousands of FCL and LCL movements each year, dealing directly with all of the major shipping lines on global trade routes.

​We compare transit times versus costs on a daily basis and stay on top of GRI and Bunker surcharges to ensure consistency and value for money. Our own dedicated consolidated services offer flexibility and control direct to your supply chain.

Our ocean departments are versatile, offering import, export and cross-trade business, handling project and bulk cargo movements as well as vessel chartering and liner management. The integration of our road freight division, collecting and delivering full and part loads domestically and within Europe provide a professional service throughout the process with up-to-date information every step of the way.

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We deliver a flexible and fast ocean freight service that is cost-effective, timely, and well-coordinated through a multimodal strategy that features:

FCL Shipping

Full container loads (FCL) allow clients exclusive use of one or more containers. Our ocean freight department is capable of providing as many shipping containers as may be needed, for whatever variety of goods that are to be transported. Our global network and logistical skills also mean we can ensure that even the most time-sensitive shipments are attended to quickly and cost-effectively.

With thousands of FCL shipments handled on an annual basis, KRL is equipped to fully and flexibly support your supply chain needs. We continually analyse details such as port dwell time, weather patterns, and historical vessel tracking data to provide accurate ETAs. With a network that spans hundreds of ports, we can calibrate the timing and routes, so you get the best value for money.

Our team works with the most trusted carriers to ensure that your containers depart and arrive on schedule and in a safe condition. Just as with all our other partners, we also continually evaluate their performance to ensure you are delivered the best service.

LCL Shipping

For shipments that do not require the use of a full container, less than container load (LCL) is an ideal option that KRL can quickly facilitate. This arrangement allows clients to make use of just the amount of space they need in a container and have the rest made available to others. The cost of shipping is then shared amongst all the occupants, based on the amount of space their sea cargo takes up.

Taking into consideration travel time, volume and weight, our matching services help to assemble the right combination of clients that will make for optimised costing. Our LCL services allow clients to enjoy ocean shipping at just the fraction of the cost they would have paid if they opted for FCL. With thousands of bookings made each year, KRL can quickly organise LCL shipment configurations that will see your cargo quickly loaded up and on its way.

With the option of having cargo transferred from one container yard to another (CY/CY), a container freight station to another (CFS/CFS), and container yard to container freight station (CY/CFS), we offer a flexible service that allows clients to pick-up their consignments at the port, our warehouses or have them delivered to their doorstep. We work with an extensive network of couriers and hauliers that can get your shipment to whatever destination you desire.

Charters and Vessels Management

For shipments that are outside major global trade routes or made up of cargo that cannot be suitably containerised or otherwise be accommodated on a commercial vessel, charters are a good alternative. At KRL we work with a wide selection of vessel owners and brokers to meet whatever sizing and lifting requirements our clients require. We can accommodate project freight and arrange for part or full charters. We can also undertake customs clearance for all manner of imports and exports. Chartering enables clients to have better control over their shipping schedule and provides easier access to less frequented ports.

Our liner shipping management system allows us to track the movements of our cargo and the vessels we use. We can then schedule our shipments accordingly, providing our clients with up-to-date information on when they can expect their sea cargo to be picked and delivered domestically and internationally. It also helps to better facilitate transhipment movement and intermodal services.

Our wider network of couriers also offers a flexible, cost-effective, and reliable transport service for cargo being collected and delivered to a diverse selection of European destinations. Whether it is hand carry or a full truckload, we are capable of handling shipments of varied sizes and weights. We also handle multimodal transfers that allow for shipments to be collected and delivered to and from all ports and airports around Europe.

Road Freight Integration

For both delivery of full containers to the port or LCL consignments to CFS, we can provide the necessary road haulage services. We have a large fleet of modern trucks and articulated vehicles that are capable of handling hauls of various capacities. They operate out of our 10 hubs spread out across the UK and Ireland. They are also GPS enabled, allowing clients to track their cargo while on the road. Our team is highly experienced at handling the transport, loading and offloading of standard and specialist cargo.

For foreign destinations, we have partnered with multiple reliable couriers and networks that will ensure safe and cost-effective delivery. As part of the Palletways network, we offer excellent reach to other European territories with deliveries being facilitated on a next day or economy service basis. We can arrange for a door to door delivery service that allows you to receive your consignment at whatever location, while we take care of transport arrangements and customs issues.

Container Tracking

Amongst the thousands of shipments we organise throughout the year, many are specialist cargoes that required added accommodation. Temperature-controlled shipments of items that are perishables are very common and as such require conforming facilities. We offer a combination of temperature-controlled containers and warehousing facilities. That means when such cargo is imported or being exported, we can offer the necessary facilities to properly preserve them until they move on to the next stage of transport. Where the next stage involves road haulage, our temperature-controlled containers will keep the cargo under the required chilled or frozen conditions until delivery is made.

Our crews are also able to handle cargo of abnormal gauge. We have service crews that have the expertise and the necessary equipment to ensure safe loading and offloading of such cargo on our vehicles. Even with hazardous and highly valuable cargoes, KRL has an excellent track record and the needed resources to ensure safe transport and delivery. Wherever in the world you need your cargo to be delivered, we work with a trusted global network of providers that will make it happen.

Multimodal Access

Many shipments will require a switch over to different modes of transportation along the way to safely arrive at their destination. At KRL, we have established a wide network of couriers all across the world that can facilitate these multimodal services, ensuring your cargo gets to where it is needed, on time. From switching airfreight to sea cargo, sea cargo to road haulage, or air cargo to rail, we tailor our service to accommodate whatever configuration of logistics that are needed to make delivery on time and budget.

We continually review our providers’ services to ensure they perform to the high standard that our clients have come to expect from us. We also carry out negotiations that ensure our clients are provided with competitive rates.

When handling sea freight, our clients often require the services of road hauliers to make final delivery. Within the UK and Ireland, this is a service we can provide thanks to our extensive fleet of modern trucks and articulated vehicles. For delivery to other European destinations, we make use of partner networks like the award-winning Palletways. With an even wider network spanning 13,000 locations, we can facilitate deliveries anywhere across the globe, on any type of transportation desired. Our fully hosted and secure cloud-based communications system allows for easy monitoring of shipments when in transit.

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Supply Chain Transport

For many businesses, the transport supply chain can vary from the simple to complex depending on the types of goods being delivered and the final end-user destinations. Partnering with the right provider will strongly influence everything from manufacturing decisions to supply costs. At KRL we take the time needed to fully understand the operations of manufacturers and plan on how we can ideally match our services in such a way as to ensure maximum return on investment.

Freight transport costs account for a significant percentage of supply chain costs making it important to be strategic about logistics. It requires expertise that can be difficult to acquire when you have other primary business concerns to attend to. KRL has placed freight forwarding and logistics services at the core of our business so you do not have to. We have worked with multiple manufacturers dealing in both non-seasonal and seasonal goods.

We work in coordination with our clients supply chain management system to better manage inventory and control warehousing costs. We add further value to this process through the offering of diverse multimodal services that work in tandem to ensure fast and cost-efficient delivery of goods to the end customers of our clients.

Logistics

Shipping cargo across borders and over the seas can be complex. With an experienced partner like KRL, however, the process becomes much easier and streamlined. From handling customs issues to multimodal services, KRL is well placed to organise and oversee the various steps along the way. We make this process simple for our clients by taking charge of consignments from our hubs and depots, leaving the client and their recipients free to attend to other business until delivery is made.

Keeping track of this transit and the changes that take place is made easier through our online portal. Real-time updates are made, allowing whoever has access the privilege of knowing the stage at which the consignment has reached, at any given time. Where we make use of partner networks like Palletways, clients will still be able to continue their track and trace.

Warehousing

At KRL, our warehousing facilities are an ideal solution for resolving budgeting constraints and meet supply chain needs. Imported cargo can be stored at our custom bonded facilities awaiting a time when the importer can meet duties and VAT. Those importing time-sensitive cargo like perishable items can take advantage of the CFSP services to expedite clearance. We offer a flexible service that meets the demands of our clients, no matter the situation.

Our amply sized facilities are ideal for supporting the supply chain demands of multiple organisations. From raw materials need for manufacturing to the finished product that requires delivery to end-user customers, KRL will work with you to ensure optimal decision making. KRL takes the time to understand your business needs and works out a customised plan that will see you able to better control costs and achieve customer expectations.

Our warehouses can become an extension of your own operations, supplying materials delivered from various destinations to your facilities, as and when needed. Our online portal provides high visibility of all your inventories, further enhancing the quality and timeliness of decisions. We have heavily invested in IT to ensure the best service delivery and fastest response to client demands.

Supply Chain Facilitation

At KRL, understanding the supply chain needs of our clients is important. The ebb and flow of raw materials to finished goods can strongly impact many of the strategic and financial decisions manufacturers will make. With the correct coordinated approach, such businesses can keep their costs low while continuing to meet their customer demands. Making use of our logistics talents, multimodal services, and warehousing capabilities, we can provide these businesses with the flow of materials, as and when needed.

We can also help in purchase order fulfilments with value-added services like pick and pack, packing services, and customs bonding available. Our warehousing solutions are ideal for ensuring proper inventory control and timing of distributions. We tailor every logistics operation to the needs of individual clients so that their specific transport and warehousing needs are met promptly and cost-effectively.

Specialist Transport

Depending on the type of cargo being shipped there may be a need for specialist handling. From temperature-controlled settings to abnormal loads, our sea freight forwarding department can make whatever arrangements that are needed to ensure safe delivery. Perishable foods, oil, gas and liquid materials, and abnormally heavy machinery are just some of the many items that require specialist services to have them safely transported on seafaring vessels.

We have service crews that are well equipped and experienced at handling the transfer and transport of specialist cargo at our warehouses and ports. Their services are vital in ensuring suitable loading and offloading of consignments and their safe transit. Our warehouses are also equipped for the storage of such cargo. We offer ample temperature-controlled facilities and access to the online portal for monitoring of the shipments movements.

Where such cargo may not be accommodated on standard commercial vessels, we do provide a chartering service. This allows clients to enjoy the exclusive use of vessels that can handle such consignments. Full and part charters can be organised, providing better cost control without sacrificing capability.

Warehousing

KRL offers warehousing services that assist with inventory control and supply chain management. You can narrow down to specific items and their stock levels. This high visibility and ample capacity of our facilities mean you can use our hubs as an extension of your own business operations. We also offer customs bonded facilities that allow clients to make their arrangements on payment of duty and VAT expenses more flexibly.

Our warehouses offer the opportunity to carry out quality control inspections, facilitate distributions and manage purchase orders. They offer ample storage facilities for both standard and specialist goods. Through the online portal, clients can get detailed reports of their inventory movements, and status of orders.

Pick and Pack Services

Our pick and pack services are customised to meet the needs of retailers sending out products to buyers in multiple destinations. With many transactions being small in nature, we offer a customised service that takes the headache having to fulfil such orders.

Our pick and pack services cater to the needs of businesses that deal in:

With a warehouse management system that offers strong visibility and real-time updates, businesses can easily track check on their inventories and the status of orders being fulfilled offsite. This service is of particular benefit during peak shopping seasons when orders are more than the norm.

Customer Care

With departments devoted to the specific modes of transport and logistics, KRL can streamline the movement of shipments while extending oversight to clients through the REDS web portal. We have teams of highly experienced professionals working 24/7 to ensure that cargo is shipped out and arrives on time along routes and on vessels that conform to the needs of the consignment. Our global network of reliable couriers helps guarantee safe final delivery, wherever the destination in the world.

With real-time updates and storage of detailed account information, clients can easily keep track of their shipments. They can also share this access with their own clients, so they know how far along their orders are. While the online portal can be configured to the specific needs of the user, we are also reachable on phone at all our hubs and through email. We are dedicated to ensuring a smooth experience for clients and work hard to ensure we coordinate with reliable couriers around the world that will facilitate the timely and safe completion of deliveries.

Why Choose KRL for your Sea Shipping Needs

The shipment of international freight can be complex with multiple stages, checks, and transfers along the way. With businesses looking to take advantage of the ever-expanding global market, there is an increased demand for logistics and multimodal services that can facilitate this transfer of goods. At KRL we have had 27 years of cultivating a worldwide network of freight forwarding providers that offer quality, cost-effective, and timely services. When you partner with us, you get:

At KRL, we remain unmatched in our logistical capability and the quality of our multimodal services delivery. We partner with only the best to ensure that every shipment we import or export is capably handled and arrives at its destination on time and within budget.

 

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