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iContainers Tutorial

Calculate and book your international shipment with instant quote

1. What is iContainers?

iContainers is a digital platform to contract international freight transport services. It allows you to:

  • Quote prices for sea freight (FCL/LCL) and air freight
  • Compare rates between shipping companies and freight forwarders
  • Manage online bookings and documentation
Note: It operates globally with offices in the U.S. and Europe, and is ideal for SMEs and frequent exporters.

2. How to quote a shipment

  1. Visit: icontainers.com
  2. Select if you want sea freight, air freight, or FCL/LCL
  3. Enter origin and destination (port or door-to-door)
  4. Define the type of cargo and its dimensions/weight
  5. Click “Get a quote”

The system will display several options with prices, freight forwarders, and transit times.

3. Types of service

  • FCL: full container load of 20ft, 40ft, or 40HC
  • LCL: less than container load (shared cargo)
  • Air: fast but more expensive, ideal for urgent shipments
Tip: Select “door to door” if you need pickup and delivery at the warehouse.

4. Booking and tracking

Once the rate is chosen:

  • Complete the exporter and importer details
  • Upload your proforma invoice and packing list
  • Select estimated dates and extra options (customs clearance, insurance)
  • Make the payment online and receive immediate confirmation

You can track your shipment from the platform.

5. Practical example

Example: Export of wines from Valencia to New York

  1. Origin: Valencia, Spain
  2. Destination: New York, U.S.
  3. Type: FCL (1 20ft container)
  4. Result: quotes with shipping companies like MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk
  5. Choose the economic option and book from the website

6. Key advantages

  • Quote in seconds
  • Transparency of logistics costs
  • Digital management of the entire operation
  • Multilingual customer support

Other useful resources

📦 Load Calculator 🌐 Access2Markets 🛃 Market Access Map 💱 International Payment Methods 🌐 UN Comtrade