Container Shipping – Competitive Rates for International Ocean Transport
Port to Port – Full Liner Terms – All Cargos Worldwide
Hazardous Goods and Cargos
International Freight Forwarding
Containers Return to Origination
Personal Dedicated Shipping Team
Customer Service 24/7
Customs Clearance Services
Rail & Truck Connections
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Since 2012, Horizon Ship Brokers, Inc. has arranged reliable international container shipping worldwide with competitive rates and professional documentation support. We provide FCL (full container load) reefer, open-top, and high-cube container options through licensed NVOCC forwarding partners. From export filing to customs clearance and door-to-port logistics, every shipment is handled with precision and care. Contact us today for a fast, all-inclusive quote. For international container shipping, FCL shipping and NVOCC freight rates, please contact us for a quote.
Container Shipping Services – Global Port to Port
We coordinate bookings across major international trade lanes, ensuring smooth sailings and timely arrivals. Our services include export documentation, bills of lading, VGM filings, and port terminal coordination. All forwarding partners are fully bonded NVOCCs offering 24/7 support and multimodal inland connections. Hazardous or temperature-controlled cargo can be arranged on request.
Container Types and Typical Payloads
45′ High Cube dry container – payload about 27,700 kg or 61,067 lb.
40′ High Cube dry container – payload about 28,600 kg or 63,052 lb.
40′ Standard dry container – payload about 28,750 kg or 63,383 lb.
20′ Standard dry container – payload about 30,150 kg or 66,469 lb.
20′ Reefer container – payload about 27,400 kg or 60,417 lb.
40′ Reefer container – payload about 27,700 kg or 61,078 lb.
40′ High Cube Reefer – payload about 29,520 kg or 65,080 lb.
45′ Reefer container – payload about 29,150 kg or 64,275 lb.
20′ Open Top – payload about 28,130 kg or 62,067 lb.
40′ Open Top – payload about 26,630 kg or 58,719 lb.
Reefers and Special Equipment
Reefer containers are ideal for perishable goods such as produce, meat, or pharmaceuticals. These units maintain a steady temperature through integral refrigeration systems during ocean and inland transport. Open-top containers simplify loading for oversized cargo such as machinery, lumber, or scrap, while high-cube containers provide additional internal height for lightweight but bulky shipments.
Empty Containers Available
We can provide containers in 20, 40, 45, 53 and high capacity, including refrigerated containers.
Standard Dry Containers 20, 40, 45, 53
High Cube Dry containers are 1 ft. taller for bulky cargo. Available in 40 and 45′ lengths
What’s Included in Our Quotes
Every quote includes full ocean freight charges under standard liner terms, multiple carrier options with sailing schedules, export documentation preparation, and customs brokerage coordination. Truck or rail drayage can be added at origin and destination. Cargo insurance and hazardous goods handling are available upon request.
Industries and Cargo We Serve
We handle dry cargo, consumer goods, food and beverage shipments, temperature-controlled freight, vehicles in containers, industrial equipment, project cargo, and general commodities. Whether you ship one box or a steady flow of containers, our forwarding partners deliver dependable performance and transparent pricing.
How to Get a Container Shipping Quote
Provide your origin and destination ports or door addresses, preferred Incoterms, expected ready date, shipment type (FCL or LCL), and cargo dimensions and weight. Include HS code or DG classification if applicable, and note any special equipment requirements such as reefers or open-tops.
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FAQ: Container Shipping
Do you handle hazardous cargo?
Yes, subject to carrier and route approval. Please supply the UN number, class, packing group, and SDS for review.
Can you arrange customs clearance?
Yes. We coordinate with licensed customs brokers for export and import clearance as part of our full-service offering.
Do you provide door pickup and delivery?
Yes. We can arrange trucking or rail to and from terminals in most trade lanes for a complete door-to-door solution.
Dry Bulk Shipping
Freight and Dry Bulk Cargo Shipping Quotes Worldwide
About Horizon Ship Brokers, Inc.
Horizon Ship Brokers, Inc. specializes in the sale, purchase, and charter of commercial vessels and marine logistics services. Based in the United States, we provide ship brokerage, ocean transport, and freight forwarding solutions for clients worldwide.