SW Logistics has moved ocean cargo across Asia's busiest trade lanes for over 25 years. As a licensed NVOCC, we issue our own bills of lading and control space allocation across Intra-Asia and Middle East corridors: the routes that demand local knowledge, established carrier relationships, and a team that has seen every exception in the book.
Whether you're shipping in a full container from Guangzhou or moving LCL cargo between multiple ASEAN countries, we manage it end-to-end from our Singapore base, including bonded warehouse storage at our Jurong facility when you need it.
On This Page
- Ocean Freight Services We Offer
- FCL vs LCL: Which Should You Use
- Trade Lanes We Cover
- Dangerous Goods and Project Cargo by Sea
- What's Included With Every Shipment
- Why Businesses Choose SW Logistics for Ocean Freight
- FAQs
Ocean Freight Services We Offer
Full Container Load (FCL)
- 20GP, 40GP, 40HC, plus special equipment (open-top and flat-rack)
- Booking, documentation, port coordination, and carrier follow-up handled in full
Less than Container Load (LCL)
- Weekly consolidation services from Singapore to key Asian and Middle East ports
- Cost-efficient for shipments under 15 CBM
Transshipment Coordination
- Routed through Singapore, Port Klang, and Tanjung Pelepas
Tracking
FCL vs LCL: Which Should You Use
|
FCL |
LCL |
| Best for |
15+ CBM shipments |
Under 15 CBM |
| Transit speed |
Faster (no consolidation wait) |
Slower (depends on consolidation schedule) |
| Handling risk |
Lower (single-shipper container) |
Higher (shared container, more handling touchpoints) |
| Cost driver |
Container rate (fixed regardless of fill) |
Per-CBM rate (pay for space used) |
We recommend FCL or LCL based on your volume, timeline, and destination port, not a default.
Related: Need storage between sea legs? See our 3PL & Bonded Warehousing services.
Trade Lanes We Cover
- Intra-Asia: China (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Ningbo), Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, India
- Middle East: Dubai (Jebel Ali), Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, Kuwait, Muscat
- Transpacific & Europe: Via Singapore as a transshipment hub
Lane not listed? Ask us. Our global partner network fills the gaps.
Dangerous Goods and Project Cargo by Sea
Dangerous Goods (IMDG-compliant)
- Class 1–9 hazardous materials handling for sea shipments
- DG declarations, carrier acceptance checks, and port authority coordination to avoid delays
Project Cargo & Special Shipments
- Oversized, overweight, or out-of-gauge cargo, including machinery, industrial equipment, and construction materials
- Pre-shipment surveys, route feasibility, heavy-lift coordination, and port authority liaison
What's Included With Every Shipment
- Dedicated operations contact per shipment
- Pre-departure documentation review & pre-arrival notice
- Carrier booking confirmation and vessel details
- Exception alerts: you hear from us first if something changes
- Live tracking via swlog.com/track-shipment
- Post-shipment proof of delivery
Why Businesses Choose SW Logistics for Ocean Freight
- 25 years on the region's ocean lanes: we know which ports are congested, which carriers are reliable on which routes, and where documentation errors cause the most damage.
- Licensed NVOCC: we control our own bills of lading and space allocation, not just freight forwarding on someone else's contract.
- Bonded warehouse in Jurong: zero-GST storage that connects directly into your ocean shipment flow.
- Personalised Service: established carrier contracts and a 50+ port network, but your shipment still gets a named contact, not a call centre.
- 1 business day response on quotes and documentation queries.
