What Is Door-to-Door Shipping?

Door-to-door shipping is a logistics service where your cargo is collected from the sender's address and delivered directly to the final destination. With this shipping method, all transport stages are handled by a single provider, reducing complexity, risk, and coordination effort for shippers.

For businesses and individuals shipping internationally, door-to-door shipping offers a convenient and reliable way to move goods without managing multiple carriers or logistics steps.

Door-to-Door Ocean Freight Explained

Door-to-door ocean freight combines inland transportation, ocean freight, customs clearance, and final delivery into one end-to-end service. Instead of arranging each stage separately, everything is managed under a single shipment.

What "Door-to-Door" Means in Ocean Freight

In ocean freight, door-to-door means your shipment is picked up at the origin address, transported to the port, shipped by sea, cleared through customs, and delivered to the final address.

How It Differs From Port-to-Port or Door-to-Port Shipping

Unlike port-to-port shipping, where you handle inland transport yourself, door-to-door covers the full journey. Compared to door-to-port, it also includes final delivery at destination, offering a fully managed logistics solution.

Why Choose Door-to-Door Shipping With iContainers

Door-to-door shipping with iContainers is designed to simplify international ocean freight while giving you full cost transparency and control.

• End-to-end shipment management from pickup to delivery
• One point of contact for all transport stages
• Reduced risk of delays and coordination issues

How Our Door-to-Door Shipping Service Works

Our door-to-door ocean freight service follows a clear, structured process to ensure smooth international delivery.

Step 1: Pickup From Your Address

Your cargo is collected directly from your warehouse, office, or residence and transported to the port of origin.

Step 2: Ocean Freight From Port to Port

Your shipment is loaded and transported via ocean freight to the destination port.

Step 3: Customs Clearance at Origin & Destination

We manage export and import customs procedures, including required documentation and compliance checks.

Step 4: Delivery to Final Address

Once cleared, your cargo is delivered to the final destination address.

Benefits of Door-to-Door Shipping With iContainers

Door-to-door shipping reduces operational effort and improves shipment reliability, especially for international ocean freight.

• Simplified logistics managed in one digital platform
• Transparent pricing with fewer unexpected costs
• Real-time shipment tracking and visibility

Door-to-Door Shipping Services We Offer

iContainers provides door-to-door ocean freight solutions for different shipment types and customer needs.

• Commercial cargo and B2B shipments
• International relocations and household goods
• Parcel and courier door-to-door shipping options

Door-to-Door Ocean Freight Pricing & What's Included

Door-to-door pricing typically includes multiple cost components bundled into a single quote.

Port Fees, Ground Transport & Handling

Pickup, inland transport, port handling, and terminal charges are included where applicable.

Customs Fees & Documentation

Customs clearance services, documentation preparation, and compliance support are covered as part of the service.

Surcharges & Optional Services

Optional services such as insurance, special handling, or storage may be added depending on shipment needs.

Door-to-Door vs Other Shipping Terms

Understanding different shipping terms helps you choose the right service level.

Door-to-Port

Includes pickup and ocean freight, but excludes final delivery at destination.

Port-to-Port

Covers only sea transport between ports. Inland transport must be arranged separately.

Delivered at Place (DAP) Incoterm

Under DAP, goods are delivered to the destination address, but import duties and taxes are paid by the buyer.