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About Air Ocean Freight

For cost‑efficient, reliable global moves, Map Supply Chain Solutions delivers full‑container (FCL) and less‑than‑container (LCL) ocean freight with weekly sailings, strong carrier relationships, and end‑to‑end visibility. We handle everything from equipment release and stuffing to B/L issuance, SOLAS‑compliant VGM, export/import customs, and final delivery under DAP or DDP. Whether you’re shipping Pakistan ↔ GCC or to Europe, Asia, Africa, or North America, we align schedules to your deadlines and budget, proactively manage blank sailings and congestion, and keep you updated with live ETAs—backed by a single point of contact 24/7.

What’s included

FCL & LCL
Documentation
Customs & compliance
Origin/destination
Packing & securing
Visibility
Cost control
Special cargo

FCL & LCL: weekly sailings, direct and transshipment options
Documentation Shipping Instructions (SI), Bill of Lading (OBL/Sea Waybill/Telex release), VGM submission (SOLAS),
Door‑to‑door (DAP/DDP) or port‑to‑port; origin pickup, destination delivery

Customs & compliance: HS classification, pre‑clearance, duties/taxes guidance
Equipment:20’/40’/40HC/45HC, reefers, open‑top, flat‑rack, SOC options
(RCS/DEP/ARR/NFD), live ETAs, proactive alerts
Origin/destination: drayage, stuffing/unstuffing, CFS consolidation/deconsolidation
Packing & securing: palletizing, lashing, fumigation, ISPM‑15 compliance
Visibility: EDI milestones (CY cut‑off, Gate‑in, Sailed, Transshipment, Arrival, Availability), live ETAs

Cost control: demurrage/detention management, free‑time strategy, port storage optimization

Special cargo: IMDG DG, temperature‑controlled, OOG basics via flats/OTs
Insurance & proof of delivery: cargo insurance and POD at final delivery
Service levels at a glance

FCL Priority:

fastest strings/direct calls, space protection in peak

FCL Standard:

cost‑optimized routings with planned transshipment

LCL Premium

fixed‑day weekly consol, faster CFS handover

LCL Economy

budget option for non‑urgent freight

How It Works

Share details: origin/destination (port or door), container count/type or LCL dims (CBM/KG), ready week, commodity + HS code, Incoterm, special handling.
Quote & schedule: we present carrier options, ETD/ETA windows, cut‑offs, free time, and all‑in pricing.
Booking & equipment: secure space, arrange empty pick‑up, stuffing at shipper/CFS, lashing, VGM submission.
Port ops & docs: gate‑in before CY cut‑off, export clearance, SI and draft B/L approval, OBL/Telex/Sea Waybill issuance.
On‑water tracking: sailed confirmation, transshipment updates, re‑forecasted ETAs, exception management.
Arrival & delivery: import customs, DO/release, deconsolidation (LCL), last‑mile delivery, proof of delivery.

Coverage & indicative SLAs

Core lanes: Pakistan (Karachi/Port Qasim) ↔ GCC (Jebel Ali, Dammam, Hamad, Sohar, Bahrain, Kuwait) with weekly departures.

Global network:
Regional/GCC: Express 1–3 days; StandarEurope, Far East/SE Asia, Africa, North America via major hubs.

Typical port‑to‑port windows (indicative):

PK ↔ UAE/KSA: 5–12 days
PK ↔ Qatar/Oman/Bahrain/Kuwait: 7–14 days
PK ↔ Europe: 18–30 days
PK ↔ Far East/SE Asia: 10–20 days
PK ↔ North America: 30–45 days
Door‑to‑door adds clearance and inland time. Final SLAs confirmed at booking (subject to capacity, weather, port congestion, and customs).

Documents required

Export

commercial invoice, packing list, HS code, SI, VGM, export filing (e.g., WeBOC/EDI), certificates (origin/phyto/fumigation) if needed, MSDS + IMDG details for DG.

Import

commercial invoice, packing list, HS code, consignee tax/EORI/NTN, import licenses/permits, country‑specific filings (e.g., US ISF 10+2, EU ENS, JP AFR), CTN/ECTN where required, DO authorization/POA as applicable.

Add‑ons

Cargo insurance (all‑risk), reefer monitoring/data‑loggers
Vendor management & buyer’s consolidation
Demurrage/detention optimization, split deliveries
Cross‑dock, deconsolidation, last‑mile distribution
KPI dashboards and EDI/API status feeds
OOG planning (flat‑rack/open‑top) with lashing & securing
DG handling per IMDG, segregation planning

Share: origin/destination (port/door), Incoterm (EXW/FOB/CIF/CFR/DAP/DDP), container type/count or LCL dims (CBM/KG; W/M basis for LCL, 1 CBM = 1,000 KG), ready week, commodity + HS code, and any special handling.
We’ll revert within 2 business hours with schedules, ETAs, and an all‑in proposal.