I. How to judgeThe Maritime7. Professionalism of LCL freight forwarders?

8. Professional freight forwarders should possess the following core competencies:

• 9. Route coverage capability:10. Guaranteed weekly sailings from major ports in 2025 (e.g. Shanghai/Ningbo to European/American hub ports)
• 11. Cargo sorting system:12. Using RFID tracking technology to prevent cargo confusion
• customs clearanceError rate:13. Mature customs clearance error rate should be below 0.3%
• 14. Emergency handling cases:15. Practical experience in successfully rerouting via Cape of Good Hope during the 2024 Red Sea crisis

II. What is the standard process for LCL ocean export shipments?

16. The latest 2025 operation process includes 7 key steps:

• 17. Cargo pre-screening (focus on UN codes for chemical products)
• 18. Booking confirmation (requires obtaining shipping companys SO documents)
• 19. Port consolidation (average consolidation period of 5-7 days in Yangtze River Delta region)
• 20. Customs declaration (single window declaration via electronic port)
• 21. Ocean tracking (recommended to use AIS tracking systems like Shipxy)
• 22. Destination port clearance (need to confirm CIF/DDP terms in advance)
• 23. Final delivery (average 3-5 working days in Europe/America)

III. What hidden costs are included in LCL transportation fees?

24. Special attention required beyond basic ocean freight:

• 25. Measurement method differences:26. Charging based on whichever is greater between volume tons and weight tons
• Destination portAdditional fees:
• 27. USA: HMF (Harbor Maintenance Fee) 0.125%
• 28. EU: ENS declaration fee €25-35/shipment
• 29. Demurrage risks:30. In 2025, free time for containers from shipping companies like CMA CGM will be reduced to 7 days

IV. Which goods are prohibited from LCL transportation?

31. According to IMDG CODE 2025 amendment:

• 32. Class 1 explosives (except for special category 1.4S)
• 33. Pharmaceutical products requiring temperature control (temperature fluctuation exceeding ±2℃)
• 34. Heavy equipment exceeding 3 tons per piece
• 35. Lithium battery cargo (UN3480) requires separate declaration

V. How to avoid delays in LCL cargo transportation?

36. Recommended measures for 2025:

• 37. Select direct consolidation ports (transit ports like Singapore/Colombo will extend lead time by 2 weeks)
• 38. Confirm closing time (ETD-7 days for customs declaration cutoff at East China ports)
• 39. Purchase cargo insurance (recommended coverage not less than 110% of CIF value)
• 40. Use blockchain bills of lading (pilot ports reduce electronic release time to 2 hours)

VI. What are the new regulatory changes for LCL shipping in 2025?

Focus on three major policy adjustments:

• EU CBAM:Steel goods require submission of carbon footprint certification
• US Customs:ISF filing deadline advanced to 72 hours before vessel departure
• China Customs:27 new items addedExport tax refundVerification requirements
• RCEP Agreement:LCL cargo from member states eligible for combined origin treatment

We recommend foreign trade enterprises request freight forwarders to provide route punctuality reports for the past 6 months and typical client cases when selecting LCL shipping services. For special-sized cargo (e.g., equipment exceeding 2.3m height), always confirmThe containerheight restrictions and reinforcement solutions. With the implementation of IMOs new carbon emission regulations in 2025, priority should be given to green vessels equipped with carbon capture systems.