Ocean
Regular, secure, and economical. That’s the ocean freight service we deliver. Our confidence comes from partnering with the world’s major shipping lines.

Ocean freight services
Full container load (FCL)
Sentinel Logistics controlled
Our FCL service is a best-in-class solution for your ocean freight shipments, with the ability to move a wide range of equipment and commodities. Our extended network and strong relationship with ocean carriers enable us to optimise your supply chain.
- Tailor-made solution – port-to-port and door-to-door
- Space protection from and to all ports in the world
- Shipments protected under our bill of lading
- Carrier scorecards for ocean carrier management
- Various contract options are available to keep your budget under control
- Dedicated customs expert throughout our network
- 24/7 track and trace through Sentinel Logistics iCON
- Sentinel Logistics Fast Track transit time services in key geographical areas
- Flexitank solutions for specialised liquid commodities
Sentinel Logistics coordinated
We can execute our customers’ direct contracts with shipping lines. We cover bookings/pre-bookings, shipment monitoring, and pre/on-carriage management, even if our customers directly nominate the carriers.
- Drayage coordination
- Import/export customs clearance
- Carrier performance reports at a lane level
- Forecast management
- Port diversification
- Mode management between FCL and LCL
- FCL/LCL/Breakbulk shipments
- End-to-end visibility using Sentinel Logistics iCON
Less-than-container load (LCL)
Our strategic partnerships with global co-loaders give our customers a hassle-free experience as they enjoy direct services between port pairs, ensuring cargo integrity.
- Multiple pick-up and delivery options available, including inland
- Multiple sailings per week, allowing more flexibility on cargo readiness
- Space guaranteed
- Sentinel Logistics Fast Track transit time services in key geographical areas
- End-to-end visibility using Sentinel Logistics iCON
Buyer’s consolidation and purchase order (PO) management
Sentinel Logistics ocean supply chain services
Our end-to-end process management solutions enable your supply chain to evolve with your needs. The availability of your products is optimised, ensuring they reach the market quickly and in full compliance with local regulations.
Data is delivered via our iCON platform, so you have visibility at your fingertips.
- Freight consolidation
- Purchasing order management
- Value-added services, such as repackaging, palletisation, slip sheeting, and labelling at Sentinel Logistics container freight stations (CFS)
- Cost optimisation through mode management and our global control tower
- Carrier management
- Document management
- Port diversification
- Import/export customs brokerage
- Freight audit
Sentinel Logistics ocean bulk
Transportation of cargo considered to be out of gauge if it exceeds the standard dimensions of a container by length, width or height. Some examples of out of this can be machinery, vehicles, specialised artworks, yachts or mining equipment.
- Tailor-made solution by our breakbulk experts
- Good fit for oversized/out-of-gauge cargo
Sentinel Logistics feeder and coastal services
Our fleet of feeder vessels plies the waters between the port of Singapore and the island of Batam, home to many manufacturing industries.
- Space and equipment guaranteed
- Reliable service
- Direct connection to the Singapore port under bonded movement
Strategic advantage that supports your growth
Working with Sentinel Logistics will give you the guarantee of a trusted and reliable partner.
Cost-efficient cargo movement
We cover all ocean freight equipment types and consolidation services without jeopardising time sensitivity.
Partnerships with most ocean stakeholders worldwide
We ensure we meet the high standards that our customers expect from us.
Forms
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2023-2025
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