SF Maritime Transport is a global freight service provided by SF International Logistics Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SF Holdings. The following is an introduction to its business:
Service Content
Cargo Transportation
With non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) qualification, it provides services including FCL/LCL transportation for general cargo, special container cargo transportation, bulk cargo transportation, and transportation for national key projects. It can transport various types and scales of goods, including bulk cargo, small packages, and breakbulk cargo, with a global service coverage.
Supporting Services
It offers customs clearance, warehousing, transshipment, booking, and door-to-door pickup and delivery services at both the port of loading and the port of destination. It also includes supporting services throughout the entire process, such as cargo status tracking, cargo handling, and loading/unloading supervision.
Transportation Methods
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping
After packing the customer’s goods into a full container, it ensures the integrity of the cargo with relatively short transportation time, suitable for large-volume cargo transportation. It provides one-stop door-to-door services.
Less than Container Load (LCL) Shipping
The customer’s goods are packed and shipped together with other shippers’ goods in a full container. This is cost-effective, flexible, and economical for small-batch cargo, suitable for goods with smaller quantities or single-item sizes.
Bulk Shipping
Aimed at transporting bulk cargo, it has no size restrictions and can adapt to various logistics needs.
Service Advantages
High-Quality Partners
With long-term partnerships with leading domestic and international shipping companies, it has strong resource support capabilities to ensure the quality and efficiency of maritime transportation services.
Global Overseas Network
With overseas agents in 195 countries and 850 ports and airports, it has a robust global logistics network covering over 200 countries and regions worldwide, providing comprehensive logistics services globally.
Personalized Customization
Tailored to customers’ needs, it formulates personalized end-to-end logistics solutions and provides customized international maritime services to meet the special requirements of different clients.
Smart Management
Through information systems, it achieves visual and intelligent management of the transportation process. Customers can query the real-time location and status of their cargo anytime, anywhere via the SF official website or mobile APP, ensuring safe delivery to the destination.
Transit Time
Transit times vary by route and service type. For example:
SF’s standard maritime service typically takes 15–30 days.
Express maritime service can be shortened to 10–15 days.
The reference transit time for CFS-CFS (station to station) from Wuhan to Frankfurt is 13–15 days.
Service Scope
It provides door-to-door, door-to-port, port-to-door, and port