Shipping of containers
Full container loads from Australia and the United States to the Freeport of Monrovia.
When to book a full container
A full container load (FCL) means the container is yours alone. It is the normal choice when the cargo is large, valuable, or you do not want it consolidated with other shipments.
Commonly shipped FCL
- Vehicles, motorcycles, tricycles and spare parts
- Building materials, roofing, tiles and tools
- Shop and business inventory
- Household relocations
- Church, school, clinic and NGO consignments
- Generators, solar systems and farm equipment
Included with every booking
- Container delivered to your address, or loading at our warehouse
- Seal number recorded and photographed
- Bill of lading and packing list in your name
- Sailing date and vessel confirmed in writing
- Optional marine cargo insurance
- Optional clearing and delivery in Liberia
Container sizes
| Size | Internal volume | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| 20ft standard | approx. 33 m³ | One vehicle plus household goods, or a 2–3 bedroom home |
| 40ft standard | approx. 67 m³ | A 4–5 bedroom home, two vehicles, or business stock |
| 40ft high cube | approx. 76 m³ | Bulky light cargo such as furniture, mattresses and plastics |
Shipping a vehicle
Vehicles are among the most common FCL shipments to Liberia. Four requirements:
- Supply the title and purchase documents. Customs values the vehicle from the paperwork, and missing documents cause delays and a higher assessed value.
- The fuel tank must be nearly empty and the battery disconnected before loading. This is a carrier safety requirement.
- Personal goods may be loaded around the vehicle, but every item must appear on the packing list.
- Give us the year, make, model, VIN and value so the duty estimate is accurate.
Free container offer. A free-container promotion applies to qualifying consignments from the USA and Australia. Send us your shipment details and we will confirm in writing whether it applies.
After you book
Booking confirmed
We confirm the vessel, the loading cut-off date and the documents required.
Loading and sealing
The container is loaded, the packing list is finalised and the seal number recorded.
Sailing
The bill of lading is issued and sent to you.
Arrival
Our Liberia team handles the declaration, duties, port release and delivery.