02 / OCEAN FREIGHT

International Ocean Freight.

Taiwan-Shanghai Direct · Exclusive Seto Inland Sea Services · FCL · LCL · River-Sea Intermodal

Founded 1925 · A Century of Shipping Heritage

CT1/CT2 Taiwan-Shanghai Direct

Exclusive Seto Inland Sea Routes

Founded in Chongqing in 1925, Mingsung International Logistics carries a century of shipping heritage. With our dedicated Taiwan-Shanghai direct CT1/CT2 routes, exclusive Seto Inland Sea services in Japan and Yangtze River Economic Belt river-sea intermodal transport — we deliver faster, more reliable and more cost-effective ocean freight solutions.

— Service Scope

Beyond Our Own Routes —
Worldwide Ocean Freight, Arranged by Mingsung.

Mingsung's ocean freight comes in two forms. On our own routes, the vessels are ours — so space is guaranteed, cargo is never rolled, and sailings are direct. Arranged routes use our partner carriers to cover any port worldwide. Together they form a complete ocean freight portfolio.

OWN FLEET

Our Own Vessels, Guaranteed Space

Mingsung's own fleet operates these routes, with full control over space, schedules and rates — no rolled cargo in peak season, direct sailings with no transshipment, and consistent documentation.

• CT1 Cross-Strait Direct — Keelung / Taipei / Taichung ↔ Shanghai / Ningbo
• CT2 Cross-Strait Direct — Kaohsiung ↔ Shanghai / Ningbo
• CJ1 / CJ2 / CJ3 Japan Seto Inland Sea — Hiroshima, Fukuyama, Mizushima, Iyomishima, Takamatsu, Iwakuni, Imari, Nakanoseki
• River-Sea Intermodal — Chongqing / Wuhan / Nanjing → Shanghai, connecting to the world

ARRANGED

Any Port Worldwide

Through our global carrier partners, Mingsung covers Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Oceania, India and Southeast Asia — with integrated one-stop customs clearance, booking, insurance and delivery.

• Europe — Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Felixstowe and more
• North America — Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York, Savannah and more
• South America — Santos, Buenos Aires, Valparaiso and more
• Middle East — Dubai, Jeddah, Dammam and more; Oceania — Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland

100+

Years of Shipping Heritage

30+

Global Port Connections

80%

Freight Savings vs. Air

10–15

Days Saved via River-Sea Intermodal

— Why Mingsung

Why Choose
Mingsung Ocean Freight?

Four core advantages — from space and transit times to tracking and integrated services — keeping your high-value cargo moving in any market conditions.

01

Dedicated Taiwan-Shanghai Direct Routes

CT1 (northern and central Taiwan: Keelung, Taipei, Taichung) and CT2 (southern Taiwan: Kaohsiung) sail directly to Shanghai and Ningbo — no transshipment, saving 2-4 days in transit while reducing cargo damage risk and overall logistics costs.

02

Exclusive Seto Inland Sea Routes

Our CJ1, CJ2 and CJ3 services cover Japan's Seto Inland Sea — Hiroshima, Fukuyama, Mizushima, Shikoku and other markets not directly served by major carriers.

03

River-Sea Intermodal Gateway

River-sea intermodal transport connects Chongqing, Wuhan and Nanjing directly to Shanghai, then onward to Taiwan and the world — saving 20%-40% in cost versus inland transport.

04

End-to-End Visibility

An advanced cargo tracking system provides real-time visibility throughout — from the origin port and vessel transit through transshipment (where applicable) to destination port clearance.

— Service Types

Four Solutions
for Every Need.

We match the right service mode to your cargo volume, timeline and budget.

01 / FCL

FCL (Full Container Load)

An entire container dedicated to a single shipper, ideal for volumes above 15 CBM. Available in 20-foot, 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube containers, plus specialized equipment including reefers, open-top and flat-rack containers.

20ft & 40ftReeferPriority LoadingFor Large Volumes

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02 / LCL

LCL (Less-than-Container Load)

An efficient ocean solution for smaller volumes — your cargo shares a container with other shippers, dramatically reducing unit freight costs. Fixed weekly sailings.

Cost-EffectiveFlexible VolumesWeekly SailingsFor SMEs

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03 / RORO

RoRo & Project Cargo

Solutions for vehicles, heavy construction equipment, wind turbine blades, industrial machinery and other oversized or non-standard cargo.

Vehicles & MachineryOversized CargoSpecialized VesselsPermit Assistance

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04 / RIVER-SEA

River-Sea Intermodal (Yangtze River Economic Belt)

A unique single-vessel model: containers loaded in Chongqing, Wuhan or Nanjing travel down the Yangtze directly to Shanghai, then connect seamlessly to Taiwan and the world.

Chongqing–Shanghai20%-40% Cost Savings30%-60% of Air Freight CostYangtze River Economic Belt

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— Industries

Deep Expertise in
Key Industries.

Serving Taiwan's most competitive export industries.

— 01

Manufacturing

Industrial machinery, components, raw materials and finished goods.

— 02

Consumer Goods

Furniture, home appliances, apparel and retail merchandise.

— 03

Automotive

Complete vehicles, auto parts, tires and RoRo cargo.

— 04

Agriculture & Food

Frozen and chilled foods, agricultural products, beverages.

— 05

Heavy Industry

Steel, project cargo, construction equipment, energy infrastructure.

— 06

Pharma & Chemicals

Temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals, bulk chemicals, DG cargo.

— Process

Five Steps from
Inquiry to Delivery.

Transparent, fast and trackable — a standardized process ensures every shipment is delivered smoothly.

STEP 01

Inquiry & Quotation

Provide your cargo details — weight, volume, origin port, destination port and shipping date — and our sales team will respond with an FCL/LCL quotation after assessment.

STEP 02

Booking & Arrangement

We confirm the sailing schedule, space and container type, and arrange cargo pickup or warehouse receipt.

STEP 03

Documentation & Export Customs Clearance

We issue the Bill of Lading (B/L), handle export customs clearance and deliver the cargo to the designated terminal before the cut-off.

STEP 04

Vessel Departure

Full port-to-port vessel tracking from departure, with ETA updates.

STEP 05

Import Clearance & Delivery

We assist with destination port clearance and arrange inland delivery as required, completing the end-to-end service.

— FAQ

Ocean Freight Questions
You May Want Answered.

Our sales team has compiled the questions customers ask most, to help you quickly grasp the essentials of our services.

01What are the advantages of Mingsung's Taiwan-Shanghai direct CT1/CT2 routes?+

Mingsung's CT1 (northern and central Taiwan: Keelung, Taipei, Taichung) and CT2 (southern Taiwan: Kaohsiung) sail directly to Shanghai and Ningbo without transshipment — saving 2-4 days versus transshipment routes, reducing cargo damage risk and lowering overall logistics costs.

02Should I ship FCL or LCL?+

As a general rule: above 15 CBM, FCL is usually more economical, with faster transit and lower cargo damage risk; below 15 CBM, LCL is the better fit.

03How long does ocean freight from Taiwan to major ports take?+

Typical port-to-port transit times: Taiwan-Shanghai/Ningbo 1-2 days (direct); Taiwan-Korea 3-5 days; Taiwan-Japan 3-7 days; Taiwan-Southeast Asia 5-10 days; Taiwan-Europe 25-35 days.

04Can Mingsung handle RoRo and oversized project cargo?+

Yes. Mingsung has RoRo expertise for vehicles, construction equipment and self-propelled machinery, as well as project cargo capabilities for oversized or heavy industrial equipment that cannot be containerized.

05What documents are required for ocean export?+

Standard ocean export documents: (1) Bill of Lading (B/L); (2) Commercial Invoice; (3) Packing List; (4) Export Declaration; (5) Certificate of Origin (where preferential tariffs apply at destination); (6) Dangerous Goods Declaration (for DG cargo).

— Ready to Ship?

Ready to Optimize Your
Ocean Supply Chain?

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