Sea freight offers full container (FCL) for large homes or shared container (LCL/groupage) for smaller shipments. Choosing correctly affects cost, transit time and handling.
Sea freight offers full container (FCL) for large homes or shared container (LCL/groupage) for smaller shipments. Choosing correctly affects cost, transit time and handling.
| Factor | Full container (FCL) | Shared container (LCL) |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 800+ CFT typical | 200–800 CFT |
| Container | 20 ft or 40 ft dedicated | Shared with other shippers |
| Cost per CFT | Lower at scale | Higher per CFT but no minimum container |
| Transit | 8–12 weeks | 8–14 weeks (consolidation) |
| Handling | Loaded once, sealed | Consolidated/deconsolidated at port |
| Best for | 3–4 BHK, villa, full home | 1–2 BHK, partial shipment |
Share origin, destination, home size and preferred dates. A dedicated MoveNXT manager responds within one business day.
Room-by-room packing, labelled inventory and export-grade materials at origin.
Closed containers with sealed loading and status updates throughout transit.
Transit cover matched to inventory value; interim storage if possession is delayed.
Single contact from survey through unpacking — no handoffs between teams.
Typically 800+ CFT makes FCL economical — confirmed at survey.
Proper export packing and crating protect goods. Insurance recommended for both modes.