Shipment Types on ocean freight

"Shipment Types"

# Back to Back FCL Shipment
it's use when there is an NVOCC involved or when freight forwarder issue their own bill of lading. In such cases, the B/L issued by the NVOCC/Freight Forwarder will be same with master B/L issued by the Carrier. but in other case, detail shipper, consignee and notify party details will be change diferent between H B/L and M B/L

In H B/L column
- shipper name usually is the actual shipper/Exporter of the cargo
- consignee name usually is the actual consignee/importer of the cargo # the Notify could be the same as Consignee or any other party

In the MBL column
- shipper usually is the NVOCC or their agent or the Freight Forwarder. # consignee usually is agent destination or the NVOCC or Freight Forwarder
- the Notify could be the same as Consignee or any other party.

The rest of the details like vessel/voyage information, cargo description, number of containers, seal numbers, weight, measurements etc etc will all remain the same.

# Back to Back LCL Shipment
It's same with above threat, but the shipment are held under LCL shipment who M B/L issued by NVOCC (LCL Co-Loader)

# Direct Carrier FCL Shipment
this shipment type is used when the shipper has service contract in place with carrier but doesn't have any agent at destination or due to banking requirement.

# Consolidation Shipment
Shipment Consist of 2 or more house B/L, but with 1 Manifest and 1 M B/L. This method in which freight forwarder at port origin combined several consignment to make up a full container load. this arrangement allow the goods shipped by containerized that offer the greater security and at lower shipping rates. at the port of destination, the consolidated shipment is separated (de-consolidated) back into the original consignment for delivery to respective consignee.

# Breakbulk
the principle of break bulk shipment is exactly as containerize shipment.
- Direct Break Bulk
  consist of 1 (one) carrier B/L and it's applicable when freight forwarder on behalf of the customer.
- Back to Back Breakbulk
  consist of 1 (one) House B/L and 1 (one) Master B/L and used when there is only one shipment.