Sea freight is the most common mode of cargo transportation for imports and exports due to its cost-effectiveness and its capability of cargo shipping in bulk. Here are more reasons why:
Businesses prefer ocean transport, as it is significantly cheaper than air freight, especially for bulky or heavy cargo.
Ships can carry massive volumes through ocean containers with no strict weight limitations. This supports containerized shipping such as Full container load (FCL) and Less than container load (LCL).
Ocean transportation accommodates a large variety of loads, such as hazardous goods with proper compliance, refrigerated cargo through reefer containers, and breakbulk or project cargo.
Ocean freight rate fluctuations are generally more predictable than air freight—especially during peak seasons or external disruptions.
The domestic and international sea freight in the Philippines differ mainly in their scope, regulations, documentation, cost structure, and transit complexity. Here’s a clear breakdown:
Usually called domestic shipping, it refers to cargo transported within the Philippines, across islands like Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Inter-island (e.g., Manila to Cebu or Davao City)
Usually takes a few days up to 1 week depending on distance
Delivery receipts, Waybills
Not required
Philippine Peso (PHP)
Involves shipping goods to and from the Philippines and other countries, such as China, the Middle East, and the United States, as part of international freight service.
Global trade lanes through major ports (import/export)
Might take weeks or a month
Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Local requirements
Required both from origin and destination country
USD, other foreign currencies
We aim to deliver your goods at competitive prices, either port-to-port or even door-to-door. At Logicore Express, we provide flexible and customized sea freight services.
These are the most typical kinds of goods shipped via standard container sizes (20 ft/40 ft). Goods such as consumer products, packaged food and beverages, retail and e-commerce inventory, and office or household items are usually shipped as:
FCL (Full Container Load)
A shipping method where one shipper exclusively books an entire container either 20FT/40FT.
LCL (Less than Container Load)
A sea freight service where a shipper shares container space with other shippers, paying by volume. (CBM).
Goods that are too large or irregular to fit into shipping containers. Shipping construction materials, Industrial equipment, heavy machineries requires special cargo containers or handling precautions to avoid damage. They are loaded individually onto the vessel rather than in containers.
Cargo that can be driven on and off the ship such as cars, trucks, and buses, heavy equipment such as excavators or tractors and trailers and mobile machinery. These cargo uses specialized RoRo vessels provided by shipping lines in the Philippines and around the world.
These are temperature-sensitive products transported in refrigerated containers, such as:
Large quantities of unpackaged goods, usually raw materials due for production or creating finished products, including:
Goods that pose risks and require strict compliance with IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code regulations.
At Logicore Express, we treat your success as an extension of ours. That’s why our experts are dedicated to your freight forwarding journey to ensure your cargo reaches its final destination safely and on time.
FCL (Full Container Load): You avail the entire container for your goods
LCL (Less than Container Load): You share container space together with other shipments
Send us your requirements via email at: whatsnew@logicoreexpress.com and our experts at Logicore Express will reply back in 24 hours for a cost-effective freight plan for your cargo.
Estimated delivery time depends on the location of the delivery. As for the basics, you may expect it to be delivered by:
The price of shipping a container in to and from the Philippines depends on:
Send us your requirements via email at: whatsnew@logicoreexpress.com and our experts at Logicore Express will reply back in 24 hours for the final costing of your sea freight.
Yes, tracking is usually available via container numbers or shipping documents. Our sea cargo tracking also includes our dedicated account manager, ensuring you are notified every step of the way.