Anil Darya International L.L.C-FZ is a Dubai-based freight forwarder offering sea freight, air cargo, dangerous goods, bulk cargo and break bulk / project cargo services, and a member of FIATA and NAFL.
FCL · LCL · Port-to-door
We arrange FCL and LCL sea freight from Dubai and Jebel Ali to ports worldwide, and import shipments into the UAE, including regular shipments from the main ports of China. We book space with the shipping lines, prepare the bill of lading and shipping documents, and follow each container until it is delivered.
FCL or LCL
FCL (full container load) means the container is yours alone. You pay per container, and it travels sealed from the loading point to the destination. LCL (less than container load) means your cargo shares a container with other shippers. You pay for the space your cargo uses, usually per cubic metre, and the cargo is consolidated and separated at warehouses at each end.
As a rough rule, LCL suits smaller shipments, and FCL becomes better value as the volume grows towards half a 20ft container or more. The exact point depends on the route and the rates at the time, so we compare both when you send your cargo details.
Container types
- 20ft and 40ft standard for general cargo
- 40ft high cube for light, bulky cargo that needs extra height
- Reefer for temperature-controlled cargo
- Open top and flat rack for cargo that is too tall or too wide for a standard box. See our breakbulk and project cargo service for pieces that do not fit any container.
How a sea freight shipment works
- You send the origin, destination, cargo description, weight, volume and ready date.
- We quote FCL and, where it makes sense, LCL, with the sailing options.
- We book the space and arrange the empty container or the LCL warehouse delivery.
- The cargo is loaded, and we prepare the bill of lading from your invoice and packing list.
- We track the vessel and keep you updated until arrival.
- At destination, the consignee or their broker clears customs and the cargo is delivered.
Documents you will need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list with weights and measurements
- Bill of lading, which we prepare
- Certificate of origin, when the destination asks for it
- Safety data sheet and DG declaration for dangerous goods
What makes up the cost
A sea freight quote usually includes the ocean freight and some local charges, such as terminal handling at the load or discharge port, documentation and, for LCL, warehouse handling. Demurrage and detention can be added if a container stays too long at the port or with the customer, so it helps to plan loading and collection around the free days. The Incoterm agreed with your buyer or supplier decides which of these costs you pay.
Sea freight guides
- Cost-saving tips for sea freight shipping from Dubai
- How to prevent roll-overs and delays in sea freight
- Jebel Ali vs Sharjah: Dubai port comparison
- Why shipping lines reject dangerous goods cargo
Planning your next container shipment? Send your origin, destination, cargo details and ready date through our freight rate inquiry, by email at [email protected] or on WhatsApp for a tailored quotation.