The LCL online freight calculator supports affordable international shipping from the USA overseas.

It calculates international shipping costs of LCL freight from well-known international shipping companies. 

If you are concerned about shipping boxes, crates, or pallets from the USA abroad, you can use the free online LCL freight calculator above. Select your destination country to calculate global transportation costs of boxes, crates, and pallets. It works perfectly for experienced exporters and first-time international shippers looking for low-cost international shipping solutions and an accurate shipping cost estimate.

It is also an excellent tool for delivering overseas sizable orders purchased on Amazon, eBay, or virtually any seller in the United States. With this digital online tool, you can access the business in any country listed on the calculator. It’s a valuable resource for anyone seeking inexpensive international transportation options without contacting a traditional international shipping company immediately.

Click on the picture below to watch a three-minute YouTube video about how the calculation works.

With this calculator, you can schedule affordable cargo delivery overseas utilizing LCL freight from the USA overseas 24/7 at virtually any location worldwide. Access to our website is all you need to initiate your shipment immediately, without involving an international shipping company when considering global transportation options. Our website provides various payment options after you quote and book a shipment. It supports online documentation's smooth flow, helping simplify your global freight charges management and logistics planning.

Three Options for Cargo Delivery in the USA, while calculating international shipping costs

As you calculate an international shipping cost with this LCL sea freight calculator, you may decide to self-deliver your boxes, crates, or pallets to the nearest freight terminal or request to pick up (collect) them at your cargo location.

If you will self-deliver your boxes, crates, or pallets to the nearest terminal, then note the essential difference between U.S. freight terminals WITH or WITHOUT ASTERISK (*) as it is listed in the drop-down menu of terminals in the USA in the online calculator: 

• Terminals highlighted in upper case and listed WITHOUT asterisks (ATLANTA, GA, for example) are direct international ocean freight carrier facilities professionally called CFS - Container Freight Stations.
  
  Freight rates for cargo self-delivered directly to the ocean carrier's terminals (CFSs) are only based on their size (overall chargeable volume per cubic meter). WEIGHT FOR SUCH INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS IS NOT A PRICING FACTOR unless its density exceeds the limit nominated by the carrier, which is most often equal to 1654 lbs (or 750 Kilograms) per Cubic Meter. If you ship regular cargo, the weight of your cargo will likely not exceed the limit. When you submit documents related to your shipment, U.S. Customs requires you to estimate the weight for statistical purposes only.
  
  Keep in mind that in international cargo transportation from the USA using LCL, cargo self-delivered directly to the ocean freight carriers' terminals (CFSs) is the cheapest way to ship boxes, crates, or pallets overseas. It makes such shipments the most affordable global cargo transportation option. There will be no additional expenses to take a load on board the vessel. 
  
  
• Terminals marked WITH asterisks and in lowercase (Akron, OH*, for example) are local U.S. domestic LTL carriers' terminals. Cargo delivered to such terminals must be transferred (line hauled) to an international ocean freight carrier's facility (CFS). In other words, cargo self-delivered to the LTL freight terminal is subject to additional U.S. domestic line-haul charges on top of the international sea freight, increasing the overall international transportation cost.
  
  If you cannot deliver your cargo to a terminal, you may ask someone to do it on your behalf. You do not need to be represented in person during the delivery to an international shipping company's terminal.
  
  
• Eventually, with this calculator, you can also request to PICK UP (collect) your cargo at your cargo location. Then, a pickup charge will be added to your global cargo transportation expenses. 
   
  The pickup cost will be calculated based on your cargo location's ZIP code (U.S. postal code) entered in the final step of the global deliveries charges calculation.
  
  If you need a pickup, select an appropriate option in the 'Do you need a pickup?' drop-down menu. For example, choose the type of goods and the pickup location: you ship commercial goods or personal belongings. 

International shippers should know that U.S. domestic Line Haul and Pickup charges are based on the dimensional weight and freight class. Find more information about the dimensional weight and freight class in this link.

At the end of the calculation, type your ZIP code and get an international shipping cost, including the pickup option. Provide a valid email and submit your international price quote request online. You should receive our reply email with the complete quote momentarily.
 
Experience difficulties in finding a U.S. ZIP code? Use ZIP Code Lookup.

How do I find the address and contacts of the terminal I use to ship my goods from the U.S.?

The online calculator features an advanced database containing various freight rates from different transportation companies, including international cargo consolidators - Non-vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC) and U.S. domestic LTL carriers related to shipping cargo from the USA abroad.

Each carrier has an exclusive terminal within a city zone. Terminals are located in cities that are listed in the online freight calculator. You should see the terminal addresses in the calculator when you get an international shipping cost. See the screenshot above.

However, upon booking, the terminal address and the contact phone number must be reconfirmed for every shipment. This information will be reconfirmed in the email with our shipping instructions.

In other words, we will initiate your international shipment upon your booking request submitted online via the price quote you obtained in the calculator and the deposit payment. We will match the terminal provided with the price quote to the up-to-date availability. You must not deliver your shipment to a carrier terminal until you receive our email with shipping instructions and your dock receipt (and, if necessary, the LTL carrier's bill of lading).

With our shipping instructions, you can deliver your boxes, crates, or pallets to the terminal of the assigned carrier to initiate your shipment from the USA overseas. You might call the terminal in advance to find out about working hours, directions, etc., or your pickup conditions if a pickup is requested.

Keep in mind that when you communicate with the terminal, the key reference number for your shipment differs depending on the option that you selected at the time of booking:

• You got the CARRIERS BOOKING NUMBER in our shipping instructions for cargo self-delivered to a sea freight carrier's terminal (CFS).
  
  
• For cargo self-delivered to a U.S. domestic LTL carrier's terminal, it is THE LTL CARRIER'S INLAND BILL OF LADING NUMBER.
  
  
• If a pickup is requested, it is the unique PICKUP REFERENCE NUMBER.

Important: Transporting goods from the USA overseas is a complex process. Each international shipment is unique. To eliminate misunderstandings or mistakes, you MUST NOT accept verbal statements as final (particularly on a terminal location). All commitments and promises MUST be documented in an email.

Do not deliver shipments to a terminal without completing bookings online or before receiving our instructions via email. Your shipment will not be recognized, your cargo will not be accepted, and you will return it. You may consider the instructions a ticket for your international shipment.

Other options in the online freight calculator. The value of cargo.

With this calculator, you must assign a value to the goods to calculate an international shipping cost. Depending on the value, you can consider options for filing a U.S. shipper's export declaration and maritime cargo insurance.

When calculating shipping costs, you estimate the value of goods. You will be able to change the value at the time of booking. Finally, the value will be declared based on the value in your commercial invoice or the valued packing list. You can prepare this essential document later. However, it must be provided before goods will be delivered to the international ocean freight carrier's terminal (CFS).

If, for some reason, you do not have a commercial invoice, OR you ship from the USA household goods or personal belongings that are not for sale, then you can assign a value to your goods by yourself in the form of a valued packing list/proforma commercial invoice. With this digital shipping estimator, you can submit your valued packing list/proforma commercial invoice online via a web link in our instructions.

DO NOT ATTACH ANY DOCUMENTS TO YOUR BOXES, CRATES, OR PALLETS. All documents must be submitted electronically. 

About the U.S. Shipper's Export Declaration (SED).

While calculating international transportation expenses with the online calculator, you select an option on the U.S. Shipper's Export Declaration.

If you ship goods from the USA with a declared value of less than US$2500, your international shipment is exempt from filing the U.S. Shipper's Export Declaration. Your sea freight bill of lading will state: NO AES REQUIRED, AS CARGO VALUE UNDER $2500 (SECTION FTR 30/37A).

If the value is US$2500 or higher, your international shipment must be declared to U.S. Customs by submitting a U.S. Shippers Export Declaration (SED).

Then, you should select an option for the filing.

International shippers can submit a U.S. Shippers Export Declaration on their own on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website, ace.cbp.dhs.gov. Otherwise, you can select the calculator option and ask us to submit it on your behalf for the fee of $35.

To submit a U.S. Shippers Export Declaration on your behalf, we will need your consigner's U.S. employer ID number (EIN) OR a copy of your foreign (not the U.S.) passport's page with a photo and clear passport number on it.

Note that U.S. Customs does not accept SSNs on SED filings. If you are a U.S. Citizen, you must provide an EIN or a copy of a foreign passport, not a U.S. passport. Read about U.S. SED in this link. Read about obtaining an EIN to ship cargo from the U.S. valued at US$2500 and higher (if you do not have one) in this link.

About Maritime Cargo Insurance

Finally, this online freight calculator allows you to select a maritime cargo insurance coverage option when calculating international shipping charges.

Cargo insurance is optional. Make your selection at the time of quoting. You can change your mind at the time of booking. Read more about maritime cargo insurance and international ocean freight carriers' liabilities at this link.

About Us

AMID Logistics, LLC (American Multimodal International Deliveries) is a licensed and bonded U.S. Freight Forwarder, an international shipping company based in the USA. We have been a global cargo transformation company since 2007. Our primary business is international cargo transportation from the USA by sea.

We mainly support worldwide cargo transportation using LCL freight, i.e., support shipping cargo in boxes, crates, and pallets. As a global cargo transportation company, we manage international shipments virtually from any location in the United States.

We have years of experience supporting businesses and individuals worldwide in their international cargo transportation needs for shipping goods worldwide. We support international deliveries of commercial cargo and personal belongings. Household Goods and Personal Effects international shippers should consider the affordable shipping options - Economy LCL Sea freight service for moving overseas goods in crates, and boxes on pallets, versus hiring an international moving company.

Our international cargo transportation company welcomes you to use the online freight calculator for your global transportation needs. It works 24/7 and calculates international shipping costs in minutes.

We also welcome you to participate in our AFFILIATES AND REFERRALS NETWORK. You can read AMID Logistics client testimonials and CUSTOMER REVIEWS. Please do not hesitate to CONTACT US about global transportation needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Online Freight Calculators and International Shipping

1. How can I find affordable international shipping rates?

Our online calculator makes finding affordable international shipping rates easy. Enter your cargo details, and the system instantly provides competitive international freight costs.

2. How are global freight prices calculated?

Your cargo transportation expenses depend primarily on your shipment's volume (cubic meters), the destination country, and whether you choose terminal delivery or pickup services. Our calculator automatically estimates your cost based on real-time sea freight rates from major carriers.

3. Why should I use an online calculator for international shipping?

Using an online freight calculator saves you time and money. You can quickly compare options from multiple international shipping companies without requesting individual quotes manually. It’s the fastest way to plan your shipment and control your budget.

4. Are there ways to lower my international shipping cost?

Yes! Consolidating multiple packages into fewer pallets or boxes can reduce cargo transportation expenses. Also, self-delivering your cargo to a terminal rather than arranging a pickup can significantly lower your final bill.

5. Which carriers does your online freight calculator work with?

The calculator connects you with well-known U.S. cargo consolidators specializing in sea freight logistics. We partner only with reliable carriers that offer transparent pricing and proven performance in handling LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments.

6. Can I trust the shipping cost estimates provided online?

Absolutely. Our calculator uses direct carrier rates, meaning the global freight charges you see reflect actual market conditions. There are no gimmicks or hidden charges - just transparent pricing for affordable international shipping services.