Sea Freight
Sea Freight
Pristage Logistics International offers dependable and competitive sea freight forwarding solutions through strategic partnerships with leading global shipping lines. Our experienced ocean freight team manages both FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) movements across all major trade routes, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
We continually evaluate transit times and carrier performance to maintain an optimal balance between cost and efficiency. By leveraging our strong relationships with port operators and agents worldwide, we provide flexible shipping schedules and customized solutions for all kinds of cargo — from commercial shipments to complex project logistics.
Our sea freight services include import, export, and cross-trade shipments, as well as specialized handling for oversized or breakbulk cargo. Integrated with our road freight and air freight operations, Pristage ensures seamless door-to-door delivery and full visibility at every stage of your supply chain.
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At Pristage Logistics International, we provide a flexible and efficient ocean freight solution designed for reliability, transparency, and cost efficiency. Our multimodal strategies ensure smooth coordination across sea, air, and land — enabling clients to benefit from end-to-end logistics excellence with features such as:
- Comprehensive handling of FCL and LCL shipments
- CY/CY, CY/CFS, CFS/CY, and CFS/CFS operations across key global ports
- Accurate predictive analysis for optimized ETA planning
- CFSP authorization for perishable and time-critical cargo
- Customs clearance, bonded warehousing, and documentation support
- Pick and pack operations integrated with supply chain workflows
- GPS-enabled container tracking for full shipment visibility
- Automated, system-generated updates at every stage of transit
- Transshipment and intermodal transfer capabilities worldwide
- Dedicated ocean freight division with 24/7 customer assistance
- Integrated road haulage solutions for complete door-to-door service
FCL Shipping
At Pristage Logistics International, our Full Container Load (FCL) solutions offer clients the exclusive use of one or more shipping containers — ensuring total control, security, and efficiency for larger consignments. Our global partnerships with major carriers and terminals allow us to provide container capacity where and when you need it, across virtually any trade lane.
With extensive experience managing thousands of FCL shipments annually, we deliver seamless coordination from origin to destination. Our logistics team leverages advanced data analytics — including port dwell times, weather forecasts, and vessel performance tracking — to provide accurate ETAs and optimized routing. This ensures reliability, cost efficiency, and minimal delays throughout your supply chain.
Each shipment is closely monitored and handled in collaboration with our trusted global carrier network. We continuously assess carrier performance to maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service excellence — so your cargo always arrives on schedule and in perfect condition.
LCL Shipping
When your shipment doesn’t fill an entire container, Pristage Logistics International provides a reliable and cost-effective Less than Container Load (LCL) service. This option allows clients to share container space, paying only for the portion they use — offering the perfect balance of flexibility, efficiency, and value for smaller or frequent shipments.
Our LCL service is built on a foundation of precision and efficiency. We consolidate cargo through our global network of trusted partners to ensure optimal container utilization, faster turnaround times, and competitive rates. Each booking is carefully coordinated based on cargo weight, volume, and destination — guaranteeing seamless transport through our well-structured multimodal logistics system.
With thousands of LCL shipments handled annually, our team provides end-to-end support — from documentation and customs clearance to inland delivery. Whether you prefer CY/CY, CFS/CFS, or CY/CFS arrangements, we ensure your cargo is transferred, handled, and delivered safely through our dedicated warehouses or directly to your desired destination.
Our extensive network of couriers, freight forwarders, and hauliers allows us to maintain full visibility and real-time updates, giving you complete confidence that your shipment will reach its destination securely and on time.
Charters and Vessels Management
For oversized, heavy-lift, or out-of-gauge shipments that cannot be containerised or do not fit standard trade routes, Pristage Logistics International offers tailored vessel chartering and liner management solutions. Working in partnership with a broad network of vessel owners and global brokers, we provide both part and full charters that meet specific capacity, routing, and timing requirements.
Our dedicated team manages every aspect of the process — from vessel selection and port coordination to customs clearance, documentation, and multimodal integration. Chartering allows clients to gain full control over their shipping schedules, benefit from flexible port access, and ensure their project cargo reaches even the most remote or under-serviced destinations efficiently.
Through our liner management system, we track and monitor every vessel movement, providing real-time visibility and accurate delivery updates. This system also facilitates better planning for transhipments and onward intermodal services, ensuring smooth coordination between sea, road, air, and rail operations.
Leveraging our extensive European and global logistics network, we also offer door-to-door transport for project freight. Whether it’s a hand-carry item or an abnormal load requiring specialised lifting equipment, our team ensures safe, cost-effective, and on-time delivery across all major ports and airports worldwide.
Road Freight Integration
Pristage Logistics International seamlessly integrates road freight services into every aspect of our multimodal logistics operations — ensuring smooth connectivity between ports, warehouses, and final delivery destinations. Whether you’re shipping full container loads (FCL) or less-than-container loads (LCL), our road network ensures secure, reliable, and on-time transport across the region.
Our modern fleet of trucks and articulated vehicles, operating from multiple hubs across Pakistan and key international logistics corridors, are GPS-enabled for real-time cargo tracking. Each shipment is managed by our highly trained logistics professionals who specialise in the safe handling, loading, and offloading of both standard and specialist cargo.
Through our trusted international courier network and partnerships such as Palletways, we extend our reach across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Clients benefit from fast and economical delivery options — including premium next-day and economy services — with full customs clearance support. Our door-to-door delivery capability ensures your consignment reaches its destination efficiently, while our team handles every logistical and regulatory detail on your behalf.
Container Tracking
At Pristage Logistics International, visibility and precision are central to our logistics solutions. Every shipment we handle — from general cargo to high-value and temperature-controlled consignments — is monitored using advanced GPS-enabled tracking systems. Our online portal allows clients to view live container status, route progress, and estimated time of arrival, ensuring complete transparency throughout the supply chain.
We specialize in managing temperature-sensitive shipments using refrigerated containers and temperature-controlled storage facilities. Whether your cargo is perishable, pharmaceutical, or delicate equipment, we maintain optimal conditions throughout the journey, including during road haulage connections.
Our skilled operations teams are also experienced in handling abnormal gauge cargo and complex loading operations at ports and warehouses. From heavy lifts to fragile goods, every consignment is carefully supervised to ensure secure and efficient transfers. With end-to-end monitoring and seamless multimodal integration, Pristage Logistics International guarantees reliability, control, and peace of mind at every stage of your shipment’s journey.
Multimodal Access
In today’s interconnected world, the most efficient logistics strategies combine multiple modes of transport to keep goods moving seamlessly. At Pristage Logistics International, we provide comprehensive multimodal transport solutions that integrate air freight, road haulage, sea freight, and rail to deliver your cargo safely, swiftly, and cost-effectively to any global destination.
Through our extensive global network of trusted carriers and logistics partners, we ensure uninterrupted transitions between transport modes — whether your shipment moves from air cargo to sea, or from ocean freight to inland delivery. Every transfer is carefully coordinated to maintain shipment integrity, optimise transit times, and reduce costs.
We regularly audit our service providers to guarantee that all partners meet the high operational standards our clients expect. Our procurement team also negotiates competitive rates and capacity access, ensuring the best value across the logistics chain.
Within the UK and Ireland, our own modern fleet handles local and regional road haulage requirements, while our partnership with the award-winning Palletways network allows us to deliver to more than 13,000 European and global destinations. All shipments are tracked in real time via our secure cloud-based logistics platform, giving you total visibility and control — from origin to final destination.
Supply Chain Transport
For many businesses, the transport supply chain can vary from the simple to complex depending on the types of goods being delivered and the final end-user destinations. Partnering with the right provider will strongly influence everything from manufacturing decisions to supply costs. At Pristage Logistics International we take the time needed to fully understand the operations of manufacturers and plan on how we can ideally match our services in such a way as to ensure maximum return on investment.
Freight transport costs account for a significant percentage of supply chain costs making it important to be strategic about logistics. It requires expertise that can be difficult to acquire when you have other primary business concerns to attend to. Pristage Logistics International has placed freight forwarding and logistics services at the core of our business so you do not have to. We have worked with multiple manufacturers dealing in both non-seasonal and seasonal goods.
We work in coordination with our clients supply chain management system to better manage inventory and control warehousing costs. We add further value to this process through the offering of diverse multimodal services that work in tandem to ensure fast and cost-efficient delivery of goods to the end customers of our clients.
Logistics
Shipping cargo across borders and over the seas can be complex. With an experienced partner like Pristage Logistics International, however, the process becomes much easier and streamlined. From handling customs issues to multimodal services, Pristage Logistics International is well placed to organise and oversee the various steps along the way. We make this process simple for our clients by taking charge of consignments from our hubs and depots, leaving the client and their recipients free to attend to other business until delivery is made.
Keeping track of this transit and the changes that take place is made easier through our online portal. Real-time updates are made, allowing whoever has access the privilege of knowing the stage at which the consignment has reached, at any given time. Where we make use of partner networks like Palletways, clients will still be able to continue their track and trace.
Warehousing
At Pristage Logistics International, our state-of-the-art warehousing facilities offer a comprehensive solution for managing your supply chain with efficiency, visibility, and cost control. Whether you need short-term storage or long-term inventory management, our strategically located bonded and CFSP-approved warehouses are designed to support your global logistics operations.
Our customs bonded facilities allow importers to defer duties and VAT until goods leave the warehouse, freeing up valuable working capital. For time-sensitive shipments such as perishable goods, our CFSP-authorised clearance ensures fast, compliant, and seamless movement through customs channels.
We provide flexible and scalable warehousing solutions that cater to businesses of all sizes — from manufacturers managing raw materials to retailers distributing finished products. Our dedicated team works closely with clients to create customised storage and fulfilment plans that reduce overhead costs while maintaining speed and reliability across the supply chain.
With advanced IT systems and a secure online portal, you’ll enjoy complete visibility and real-time tracking of your inventory and orders. This transparency empowers smarter decision-making and optimises your entire logistics flow. Our warehouses effectively become an extension of your operations, enabling just-in-time supply, reliable order fulfilment, and consistent customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain Facilitation
At Pristage Logistics International, we understand that an efficient and agile supply chain is vital to business success. The movement of raw materials and finished goods can significantly influence production efficiency, inventory management, and financial performance. With our expertise in global logistics, warehousing, and multimodal transport, we ensure seamless coordination across every link in your supply chain — keeping operations streamlined and costs under control.
We provide comprehensive support for purchase order fulfilment through value-added services such as custom packing, pick and pack operations, and customs bonding. Our warehousing solutions are designed to maintain optimal inventory visibility, precision in stock management, and on-time distribution. Every supply chain strategy we design is fully customised to your business needs, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and on-schedule delivery performance.
Specialist Transport
At Pristage Logistics International, we understand that certain cargo requires specialised handling to ensure safety and compliance. From temperature-controlled consignments to oversized or heavy loads, our sea freight division is fully equipped to deliver custom solutions that guarantee secure transport across global routes. Our specialist services cover a wide range of cargo, including perishable goods, oil and gas equipment, liquid materials, and industrial machinery.
Our experienced service crews are trained to manage complex handling operations at both our warehouses and port facilities. This includes precise loading and unloading, secure stowage, and real-time monitoring of shipments through our online tracking portal. Our warehouses are equipped with extensive temperature-controlled storage facilities designed to maintain product integrity and safety during every stage of transport.
For cargo that cannot be accommodated on standard commercial vessels, we also offer a comprehensive vessel chartering service. Clients can choose between full and part charters, providing maximum flexibility, improved scheduling control, and cost efficiency — all backed by our trusted network of global maritime partners.
Warehousing
Pristage Logistics International provides comprehensive warehousing solutions designed to enhance inventory control and streamline supply chain operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer full visibility of your stock levels and movements, empowering you to make informed decisions at every stage of your logistics process. With extensive capacity across multiple hubs, our warehouses can function as an extension of your business operations, offering both flexibility and scalability as your needs evolve.
We also operate customs bonded facilities that enable clients to defer duty and VAT payments, improving cash flow and offering greater financial flexibility. These facilities support the efficient management of import and export cargo while ensuring compliance with all customs regulations.
Our warehousing network provides more than just storage — it enables seamless quality control inspections, purchase order management, and distribution. Whether for standard or specialist goods, our secure and climate-controlled environments ensure product integrity throughout storage and handling. Through our integrated online portal, clients can access real-time updates, detailed inventory reports, and full visibility of their orders — helping maintain supply chain transparency and operational efficiency.
Pick and Pack Services
At Pristage Logistics International, our pick and pack services are expertly designed to help retailers and e-commerce businesses manage their order fulfilment efficiently and accurately. Whether you’re handling multiple small shipments or large-scale product dispatches, our team ensures that every order is picked, packed, and shipped with precision.
Our comprehensive pick and pack solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including:
- Consumer electronics
- Sporting goods and apparel
- Mobile and communication devices
Our advanced warehouse management system (WMS) provides full visibility of your stock in real-time, enabling you to monitor inventory levels, track order progress, and access accurate reports at any time. This level of control and transparency is particularly valuable during high-demand periods, helping you maintain smooth operations and superior customer satisfaction.
Customer Care
At Pristage Logistics International, exceptional customer care is at the heart of every logistics solution we deliver. Our dedicated departments, each specialising in specific modes of transport and logistics operations, ensure a seamless flow of shipments with full transparency. Through our REDS Web Portal, clients gain 24/7 visibility into their shipments, real-time updates, and detailed documentation — all in one secure and accessible platform.
Our experienced global team works around the clock to coordinate with trusted carriers and couriers, ensuring cargo is transported efficiently and delivered safely to its final destination — anywhere in the world. Clients can easily track consignments, review status updates, and even share live tracking access with their own customers to maintain complete transparency.
We pride ourselves on our responsiveness. In addition to the web portal, our support team is readily available by phone or email across all our hubs to provide prompt assistance. At Pristage Logistics International, we are committed to making every shipping experience smooth, reliable, and stress-free.
Why Choose Pristage Logistics International for Your Sea Shipping Needs
International freight movement can be complex, involving multiple checkpoints, customs clearances, and transport stages. With the global market expanding rapidly, businesses need a logistics partner capable of navigating these challenges efficiently. Pristage Logistics International brings over 27 years of expertise in ocean freight and multimodal logistics, supported by a strong global network of trusted partners. Our solutions are designed to provide clients with speed, reliability, and complete peace of mind. When you partner with us, you benefit from:
- Tailored sea freight solutions to match your unique supply chain
- Access to a global network of leading shipping lines covering all major trade routes
- Specialist charter services for project and abnormal cargo
- Negotiated competitive rates for maximum value and cost efficiency
- GPS-enabled container tracking for complete shipment visibility
- Comprehensive warehousing and storage facilities
- Dedicated customs clearance support and documentation assistance
- Integrated road freight for full and part load deliveries across the UK, Ireland, and Europe
At Pristage Logistics International, we take pride in our proven capability and unmatched reliability in global logistics. From full container loads to specialist charters and multimodal operations, our team ensures every consignment is handled with precision, delivered on time, and within budget — every time.
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