Sea freight - cost effective, reliable, safe

Whether it’s container shipments or specialized transport for machinery, systems, or heavy cargo, our sea freight solutions are tailor-made, to meet the needs of both complex projects and standard deliveries.

The Diversity of Transportation

For Pfaff this means we deliver as promised, using our extensive knowledge and expertise we make sure your sea freight shipment is handled with care.

Global sea freight solutions for international marketsFlexible, competent and multimodal

Sea freight is a particularly cost-effective and sustainable method of transporting goods over long distances. Thanks to our worldwide network of agents combined with years of experience, we can offer you a wide range of sea freight solutions - from FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) to break bulk and customized project shipments.

FCL (Full Container Load):
An entire container for the efficient transportation of your shipment
LCL (Less than Container Load):
For smaller quantities, we bundle your shipment with others to save costs.
Ro/Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off):
Cost-effective solutions for vehicles or rolling goods that can be driven onto ships
Break Bulk:
Particularly large, heavy or non-containerized goods are loaded directly onto the ship

To get your shipments safely to their destination on the world's oceans, we naturally also take care of export and import processing as well as customs documentation and clearance.

A strong network for your sea freightOptimized, individual and cost-effective

Global
Long-term partnerships with international shipping companies and agencies guarantee uncomplicated processes for worldwide shipments.
Flexible
Complete container or specialized project cargo? We have tailor-made solutions for every requirement.
Economical
With Pfaff you get optimized supply chains, reduced transport costs and at the same time reliable and punctual delivery.

And this is how it worksSeamless Logistics, Start to Finish

Prior to transport
To create your tailor-made sea freight solution, we analyze the transport requirements and take care of all the necessary documentation, permits and packaging requirements.
The transport begins
Once your freight has been safely packed and transported to the port, we take care of the shipping and the appropriate loading process, whether container or break bulk.
During transport
With the help of our global tracking technology, we monitor the entire water transportation process and ensure that your freight arrives safely and on time.
On arrival
Once at the port of destination, we take care of unloading, customs clearance and onward transportation to the final destination.
After transport
We are also there for you after transportation and support you with our follow-up service.

This is our key to successSuccess stories on the world's oceans

We are your specialist for sea freight projects. With our comprehensive expertise, flexibility and reliability, we make every logistics project a success. We present a selection of our shipments to all parts of the world here.

Foshan, China > Porcari, Italy

Break bulk import from China

Taicang, China > Taicang, China

Sea freight: transportation to the USA

Hooglede, Belgium > Calgary, Canada

Sea freight: Container transport to Calgary

1453,960 cbm - 329.365,00 kg
1029,100 cbm - 159.719,00 kg

2938 km

8 months

838.292 cbm
442.84 tons

13143 km

3 months

100 x 40’HQ
Container

Since May 2024

23° 03‘ 46.6 N 113° 12‘ 14.0 E

Foshan, China

43° 84‘ 24.8 N 10° 61‘ 60.3 E

Porcari, Italy

31° 49‘ 94.3 N 121° 09‘ 84.5 E

Taicang, China

35° 70‘ 27.7 N -89° 97‘ 80.2 E

Taicang, China

50° 97‘ 89.6 N 3° 08‘ 45.1 E

Hooglede, Belgium

51° 04‘ 18.4 N -114° 06‘ 86.6 E

Calgary, Canada

For the construction of a new paper mill in Porcari, Italy, we carried out the import of a large consignment for our customer from Foshan. The conventional shipment was carried out in two lots: LOT 1 comprised 1,453,960 cbm weighing 329,365 kg, while LOT 2 weighed 1,029,100 cbm and 159,719 kg. The transport, which took place from March to October 2024, involved time-critical engineering services, including seven bridge calculations in collaboration with an Italian engineering firm.

We transported ten slag buckets from China to Osceola, Arkansas for our client.

Each bucket measured 5,182 x 4,622 x 3,500 mm and weighed between 43,500 kg and 45,500 kg. The shipment was made in one lot, with the sea route from Taicang via the port of Houston covering 12,169 km, followed by a 974 km overland route to Osceola. We delivered the last bucket on 16.09.2024, successfully completing the entire delivery from July to September 2024.

Steel parts intended for the construction of a high-bay warehouse required the transportation of 90 containers from Belgium and Germany to Calgary, Canada. From May 2024, we coordinated the delivery in a predetermined order and the construction of transport skids for easier loading and unloading.

The cooperation with a partner in Canada and a freight forwarder in Antwerp enabled a smooth process. In order to ensure a successful process, we also carried out site visits for this project and used them to discuss important data.