Ocean Freight — FCL, LCL & Ro-Ro
FCL / LCL 20’/40’ containers & pallet LCL
Ro-Ro & OOG Rolling stock, machinery, boats
Reefer +2/+8°C and +15/+25°C pharma/food
Ocean products that fit your cargo
FCL — 20’ / 40’ / 40’HC
Dedicated box, predictable transit and sealed chain of custody. Ideal for stable volumes and sensitive goods.
- Direct & transshipment routings
- Haz/DG acceptance on request
- Door, port or ramp delivery
LCL — pallet & crate
Pay only for the space you use. Weekly cut-offs with robust hub security and photo proofs at stuffing.
- Chargeable by CBM/W-M
- Minimal handling, scan-in/out
- POD & milestone updates
Ro-Ro / Breakbulk
Rolling units and out-of-gauge cargo with port cranes, lashing, survey and marine warranty compliance.
- Boats, vehicles, heavy machinery
- Route survey & port coordination
- Escort & permits where required
Reefer services
GDP/GMP compliant temperature control with active monitoring and data-loggers available on request.
Documents & customs
B/L issuance, VGM filing, ISPM-15, certificates of origin, ATA carnet, chamber legalization and import brokerage.
All-risk cover
Door-to-door cargo insurance for full value. Fast claims assistance and photo evidence procedures.
Service levels
Economy
Best value with hub consolidation and standard sailings.
Priority
Faster transits and preferred allocation on key loops.
Express
Expedite via fast transshipment or ocean-air hybrid for deadlines.
Transit windows depend on schedule, capacity, port congestion and customs formalities.
Coverage — EU, Cyprus, Israel, UAE
Primary EU load ports
- Northern range: Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp
- West Med: Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille
- Adriatic: Trieste, Koper
- Central Med: Genoa, La Spezia, Gioia Tauro
- East Med hub: Piraeus
East Med & Gulf gateways
- Cyprus: Limassol, Larnaca
- Israel: Haifa, Ashdod
- UAE: Jebel Ali (Dubai)
How ocean shipping works
- Booking: Share ports, Incoterms®, ready date, CBM/weight and HS codes.
- Stuffing: Palletize and secure cargo; we can arrange warehouse stuffing & photos.
- VGM & docs: Verified Gross Mass (SOLAS), B/L draft approval, export filing.
- Sailing: Port cut-off, loading, transshipment (if any) and arrival notice.
- Delivery: Customs, THC & last-mile to door, then ePOD and invoicing.
B/L — Original / Telex
VGM (SOLAS)
ISPM-15
Documents & compliance
Standard exports
- Commercial invoice, packing list, B/L
- VGM declaration (SOLAS)
- Certificate of origin / EUR.1 as needed
- ISPM-15 for wood packaging materials
Cyprus & Israel
- Customs value basis & HS classification
- Sanitary/phytosanitary permits (where required)
- Importer registration & VAT handling
UAE (Jebel Ali)
- Importer code (TRN), EORI/VAT where applicable
- Restricted goods approvals & labeling
- Free zone procedures (JAFZA) on request
We pre-check paperwork and flag any gaps before cutoff.
Max reference rates — FCL 20’ & 40’
Upper-range “ceiling” spot rates for budgeting (base ocean freight + typical surcharges).
Port-to-port unless noted. Excludes THC, customs, demurrage/detention and last-mile delivery.
| Lane (origin → destination) | Service | 20’ FCL (max) | 40’ FCL (max) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa (IT) → Limassol (CY) | Short-sea | €3,200 | €4,900 | Details |
| Trieste (IT) → Limassol (CY) | Short-sea | €3,100 | €4,800 | Details |
| Piraeus (GR) → Limassol (CY) | Short-sea Ro-Ro/Feeder | €2,600 | €4,000 | Lane info |
| Valencia (ES) → Limassol (CY) | Med feeder | €3,400 | €5,300 | Lane info |
| Hamburg (DE) → Limassol (CY) | EU→East Med | €3,800 | €5,800 | Lane info |
| Antwerp (BE) → Limassol (CY) | EU→East Med | €3,600 | €5,500 | Lane info |
| Rotterdam (NL) → Limassol (CY) | EU→East Med | €3,700 | €5,600 | Lane info |
| Varna (BG) → Limassol (CY) | Black Sea→CY | €2,900 | €4,600 | Lane info |
| Genoa (IT) → Jebel Ali (UAE) | EU→Gulf | €4,500 | €7,800 | Lane info |
| Hamburg (DE) → Jebel Ali (UAE) | EU→Gulf | €5,200 | €8,900 | Get quote |
| Valencia (ES) → Jebel Ali (UAE) | EU→Gulf | €4,800 | €8,200 | Get quote |
| Koper (SI) → Jebel Ali (UAE) | Adriatic→Gulf | €4,400 | €7,600 | Get quote |
| Piraeus (GR) → Haifa (IL) | East Med | €2,800 | €4,400 | Get quote |
| Gioia Tauro (IT) → Ashdod (IL) | East Med | €3,000 | €4,700 | Get quote |
| Trieste (IT) → Haifa (IL) | Adriatic→East Med | €3,100 | €4,900 | Get quote |
Need a lane not listed here? Ask for a tailored quote with your exact CBM/weight and ready date.
Resources & downloads
Packing List Template (XLSX)↧
Container Stuffing Checklist (PDF)↧
Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (DOCX)↧
Custom templates available for DG, reefer and project cargo.
FAQ: Ocean Freight
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Our offices
Vilnius, Lithuania
Email: saleslt@neva-logistics.com
Belgrade, Serbia
Email: salessrb@neva-logistics.com
Working hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 (local time)
