Ocean Freight
Ocean freight isn't complicated by nature. It's complicated when those managing it don't master the process.
The problem you know all too well
Your containers arrive late, costs spiral out of control, and no one can explain why. That ends here. Your cargo shipped five weeks ago and no one can tell you precisely when it arrives. The supplier says it's already been dispatched. The freight forwarder replies with "in transit." The port confirms there's no ETA.
Meanwhile, your client is asking about the order and you have no answer. Or you're paying rates no one can justify. Surcharges that appear on the final invoice. Demurrage costs because the paperwork wasn't ready. Port storage because clearance took longer than it should have.
How CONMA solves it
Every ocean operation we manage has a dedicated owner, real tracking and pre-processed documentation. The goal is simple: zero surprises.
Smart consolidation
Reduces costs without sacrificing control. We consolidate cargo to optimise freight while keeping visibility on every unit.
Integrated customs clearance
Not subcontracted. Our AEO-F team handles clearance in-house — eliminating the most common point of failure.
Direct relationships with shipping lines
Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen and ONE. We talk to the people running the vessel, with no broker in between.
Real knowledge of Portuguese ports
Leixões, Lisbon, Sines, Setúbal, Aveiro. We know how each terminal operates and who to contact.
The Process
From first contact to delivery.
1
Initial contact
Origin, destination, cargo type, volume.
2
Route analysis
Best shipping line / port combination.
3
Transparent quote
Fixed rate, no hidden surcharges.
4
Collection and loading
Documentation pre-processed before departure.
5
Transit with visibility
Real-time dashboard for your B/L.
6
Arrival and release
Advance clearance, no delays.