Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Trans-Atlantic Container Shipping
At Independent Container Line ICL, we have built our reputation on delivering industry-leading Trans-Atlantic container shipping services with a focus on reliability and customer satisfaction. Our operating model, refined over four decades, ensures consistency for time-sensitive deliveries, including just-in-time shipments and perishable goods. We own our shipping vessels, container fleet, and offices to maintain quality control across our network. Our fixed weekly schedule provides predictability for shippers, while our personalized service guarantees direct access to knowledgeable team members. As a private company, we specialize in customized logistics solutions tailored to individual client needs, supported by a dedicated team committed to excellence.Our environmental initiatives, including barge services on the Rhine River, reflect our commitment to sustainable practices. With strategically located warehouses in the U.S., Belgium, the U.K., Ireland, and Germany, we offer comprehensive storage and intermodal services. Our expertise extends to handling specialized cargo through innovative systems like Fast Pallet and CubeMax containers. Recognized for award-winning reliability, we continue to serve as a trusted partner for businesses requiring efficient North Atlantic shipping solutions.
Services
Trans-Atlantic Container Shipping
Door-to-Door Network Services
Less Than Container Loads
Warehouse Storage
Fixed Schedule Transit
Short Sea Service
Customized Logistics Solutions
Intermodal Transportation
Barge Services
Specialized Cargo Handling
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in Trans-Atlantic shipping.
- Our fixed weekly schedule ensures predictable delivery times.
- We offer personalized service with direct access to team members.
- Our customized logistics solutions adapt to unique client needs.
- 24/7 security is available at select warehouse locations.
Services
Trans-Atlantic Container Shipping
We provide reliable container shipping services across the North Atlantic, connecting the U.S. and Europe with owned vessels and a fixed weekly schedule. Our services prioritize consistency for time-sensitive cargo, including perishables and just-in-time deliveries. With decades of expertise, we ensure efficient handling of standard and specialized freight.
Less Than Container Loads
Our LCL service offers cost-effective solutions for smaller shipments, featuring broad geographic coverage and door-to-door transit. Using CubeMax containers, we optimize space utilization while reducing damage risks for non-stackable cargo. This service eliminates the need for full container commitments while maintaining reliability.
Warehouse Storage
We operate strategically located warehouses in the U.S., Belgium, the U.K., Ireland, and Germany, providing short- and long-term storage solutions. Facilities include climate-controlled spaces, customs-bonded areas, and 24/7 security. Services encompass inventory management, order picking, and container stuffing/stripping to meet cutoff deadlines.
Customized Logistics Solutions
Our team develops bespoke logistics strategies for complex shipping challenges, including specialized cargo handling. Using systems like Fast Pallet for efficient container loading and refrigerated containers for temperature-sensitive goods, we deliver flexible solutions adapted to unique client requirements across industries.
Short Sea Service
We offer weekly fixed-day short-sea routes, such as Antwerp to Cork, with transit times as fast as three days. This service includes options for 20' and 40' containers, reefer cargo, and IMDG-regulated materials, complementing our environmental initiatives by reducing road congestion in Europe.
Questions
What shipping services does ICL offer?
ICL provides Trans-Atlantic container shipping, LCL solutions, warehouse storage, short-sea routes, and customized logistics for specialized cargo.
How reliable is ICL's shipping schedule?
Our fixed weekly schedule, honed over 40 years, ensures predictable delivery times with award-winning reliability for time-sensitive shipments.
Can I get personalized service from ICL?
Yes, our business model prioritizes direct communication with knowledgeable team members to address individual shipping needs.
What sustainability initiatives does ICL have?
We operate Rhine River barge services to reduce road congestion and carbon emissions while maintaining efficient Trans-Atlantic connections.
Where are ICL's warehouse locations?
We have facilities in Antwerp, Genk, Chester, Aston, Wilmington, Dublin, Manchester, Portsmouth, and Bremen for comprehensive storage and handling.
