Quote & booking
Itemized rate locked within the business day. Booking confirmation with the cut-off schedule within 24 hours.
OCEAN FREIGHT
Ocean freight FCL/LCL
This is Homexim's core service. We work directly with carriers and co-loaders on each lane: holding peak-season space, locking rates before booking, and tracking CY, SI, and VGM cut-offs per sailing.
Request a quoteRates and sailing schedules updated weekly, with CY, SI, VGM cut-offs per sailing
FCL 20'/40'/40'HC/reefer; weekly LCL consolidation via Hai Phong and Cat Lai CFS
DEM/DET free time negotiated per lane at booking, not firefighting afterwards
Draft B/L sent for your check before SI cut-off. Telex release or original B/L per payment terms
The 4-step process
Empty pickup & loading
Trucks dispatched against closing time, VGM filed on deadline, draft B/L matched to invoice and packing list before SI cut-off.
Gate-in & departure
Gated in at CY before cut-off, declaration filed, vessel departure confirmed and B/L issued.
Import leg & delivery
Pre-alert to the destination agent, D/O collected, import clearance and delivery to door on end-to-end shipments.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if my cargo gets rolled in peak season?
We book early against your forecast and keep relationships with several carriers on each lane. If a carrier rolls the booking, you are told the moment we know, with the next sailing or an alternative carrier and any cost difference. Cargo never sits at the yard waiting for news.
How long is transit from Hai Phong to Los Angeles?
Direct services take about 16 to 20 days; transshipment services 22 to 28 days depending on the carrier and transshipment port. Exact figures follow each week's sailing schedule, and the route desk sends the specific schedule with your quote.
What do local charges include?
Typically THC, B/L fee, seal, telex release if used, and CIC/EBS depending on lane and season. Homexim itemizes every line, so if it is not in the quote, it is not charged.
Original B/L or telex release: which should I use?
Telex release delivers cargo without presenting the original B/L. It is fast and suited to fully paid or intercompany shipments. The original B/L keeps control of the cargo and is required under L/C terms. Homexim advises per shipment based on your payment terms and handles the surrender when you ask.
Ready for your next shipment?
Send your lane, cargo type, and target timing. You get a transport plan with an itemized quote within the business day.
Request a quote nowDirect contact
- Hotline090 000 0000
- Zalo0900000000
- info@homexim.com
The route desk replies within business hours. Include POL/POD and cargo type, and you get one straight quote with no back-and-forth.
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International forwarding from Vietnam: ocean, air, customs