Shipping by Air

Air freight is the fastest solution for urgent shipping, high-value goods, or cargo requiring guaranteed delivery times and immediate tracking. Main Ship SRL handles import and export air shipments to all major airports worldwide, with daily departures from Italy’s main hubs.

Standard Air Cargo We handle air shipping of any size, from a single box to multiple pallets, with customized pricing solutions based on actual and volumetric weight. Thanks to our direct relationships with airlines, we obtain competitive rates even for unscheduled spot shipments.

Urgent and Time-Critical Shipments When time is critical, Main Ship SRL activates emergency solutions with direct flights or with the fewest possible stops. We also manage on-board courier and next-flight-out shipments for extremely urgent situations, ensuring maximum responsiveness in every circumstance.

IATA Dangerous Goods Our experience in handling dangerous goods also extends to air transport, in full compliance with IATA regulations. We handle specific documentation, correct DGR classification, and certified packaging, ensuring compliance with all restrictions applicable to the air transport of dangerous goods.

Document and Customs Management We manage all the documentation required for international air shipping: Air Waybill (AWB), commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, and export and import customs documentation. Thanks to our network of local agents and correspondents in major countries worldwide, we guarantee rapid and efficient customs clearance at destination, reducing airport hold times and related costs.

Door-to-Door Service Main Ship SRL’s air freight service is completely door-to-door: pick-up from the shipper, delivery to the airport, export customs clearance, air freight, import customs clearance at destination, and delivery to the final recipient. Each shipment is carefully monitored and tracked in real time, with constant updates to the customer.

Shipping by Sea

Main Ship SRL handles international import and export maritime shipments to all major ports worldwide. Thanks to our direct relationships with leading shipping companies, we are able to offer competitive rates and rapid response times, ensuring our customers receive efficient and transparent service from origin to final destination.

FCL — Full Container Load FCL shipping is the ideal solution for those with enough cargo to fill an entire container. It offers greater cargo safety, faster transit times, and predictable costs. We handle standard 20′, 40′, and 40′ High Cube containers, as well as special solutions such as flat racks and open tops for oversized cargo.

LCL — Less than Container Load For smaller loads that don’t fill an entire container, the LCL solution allows you to share space with other shippers, paying only for the volume actually occupied. It’s the most economical choice for small consignments and spot shipments.

IMO/IMDG Dangerous Goods We handle dangerous goods by sea in full compliance with IMO and IMDG regulations. We take care of the correct classification, specific documentation, and certified packaging, ensuring compliance with all applicable international regulations throughout the entire logistics chain.

Document and Customs Management We prepare and manage all the documentation required for sea shipments: bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, certificates of origin, EUR1, and export and import customs documentation. We handle customs formalities in Italy and, through our network of local correspondents, also at destination ensuring prompt customs clearance that complies with the regulations of the destination country.

Door-to-Door Service Our maritime service is completely door-to-door: goods pick-up from the shipper’s warehouse, transportation to the port of shipment, port operations, ocean freight, import customs clearance at destination, and final delivery to the recipient. A single point of contact for the entire logistics chain, with real-time tracking until final delivery.

Shipping by train

International rail freight represents a strategic and competitive solution for companies requiring an alternative to sea and air freight. Main Ship SRL coordinates rail shipments to major international markets, offering a flexible, reliable service that is attentive to customer needs.

A smart alternative Rail is a natural fit between sea and air transport: it offers shorter transit times than ships and significantly lower costs than air. For certain routes and types of goods, it represents the best balance in terms of cost, time, and reliability.

FCL and Rail Groupage As with sea freight, rail freight can be shipped by wagonload or in groupage, sharing space with other freight forwarders and paying only for the actual volume occupied. Main Ship SRL will work with the customer to determine the best solution based on volume, frequency, and available budget.

Flexibility and Adaptability: The international geopolitical context can influence rail routes and travel times. For this reason, Main Ship SRL constantly monitors the evolution of available routes and offers customers the most efficient and safe solutions at the specific time of shipment, adapting the service to current market conditions.

Sustainability Rail transport is the long-distance transportation mode with the lowest environmental impact. For companies with CO₂ emissions reduction targets and ESG policies, rail represents the most responsible choice without sacrificing logistical efficiency.

Document and Customs Management We manage all the documentation required for international rail shipments: CIM/SMGS, commercial invoice, packing list, certificates of origin, and export and import customs procedures. We work in coordination with local agents and correspondents to ensure prompt customs clearance that complies with the regulations of the countries transited.

Door-to-Door Service Our rail service is completely door-to-door: collection of the goods from the sender, transport to the rail terminal, management of loading operations, rail freight, intermediate customs transits, customs clearance at destination, and final delivery to the recipient. A single point of contact for the entire shipment.

Project Cargo and Special Cargo

Main Ship SRL specializes in project cargo and special cargo management, offering customized solutions for the most complex and demanding shipments. We operate across all modes of transport sea, air, and rail coordinating every stage of the process with expertise, experience, and attention to detail.

What is Project Cargo? Project cargo includes all shipments whose size, weight, value, or logistical complexity require dedicated planning and non-standard solutions. This category includes large industrial machinery, components for petrochemical plants, reactors and distillation columns, turbines, transformers, metal structures, generators, and any other cargo that exceeds the standard dimensions or weights of normal means of transport.

Inspection and Planning Each project begins with an in-depth analysis of the load’s characteristics: dimensions, weight, fragility, packaging constraints and handling requirements. Main Ship SRL develops a detailed transport plan, evaluating the most suitable methods, available routes, necessary means and any special permits required. Nothing is left to chance.

Maritime Transport Flat Rack and Open Top For oversized cargo by sea, we use flat rack, open top, and breakbulk solutions on conventional vessels. We manage cargo lashing and securing onboard according to international standards, with direct supervision during loading and unloading operations in port. We work with all major shipping lines with adequate tonnage for oversized cargo.

Air Freight Heavy & Outsized Cargo For project cargo by air, we work with cargo charters and noseloaders capable of handling oversized and heavy cargo. This option is ideal for urgent components, critical spare parts, or high-value cargo that cannot wait for ocean freight.

Special Road Transport Road transport is often an integral part of a project cargo project, either as pre-carriage from the factory to the port or airport, or as the primary mode of transport for European destinations. We coordinate exceptional transports using semi-trailers, convoys, low-floor vehicles, and self-propelled modular vehicles, managing the necessary permits and technical escorts.

Packaging and Cargo Engineering For more delicate or high-value cargo, Main Ship SRL coordinates the design and production of custom packaging: wooden crates, metal supports, corrosion protection, and specific lashing systems for each type of cargo. Packaging is a fundamental part of the project and is designed based on the chosen transport method.

Document and Customs Management Project cargo requires particularly meticulous document management. We handle all the necessary documentation: commercial invoices, detailed packing lists with the weight and dimensions of each individual package, certificates of origin, export licenses where required, import customs documentation, and, for dangerous goods, all specific IMO/IMDG or IATA documentation. Thanks to our international network of correspondents and customs agents, we guarantee efficient customs clearance even in countries with more complex procedures.

Complete Door-to-Door Service Our approach to project cargo is always door-to-door: from the manufacturer’s factory to the end customer’s installation site. We coordinate every link in the chain inland transportation, port or airport operations, international freight, customs clearance at destination, final transportation, and, where required, even on-site assembly through specialized partners.

Why choose Main Ship SRL for your Project Cargo? We directly manage every aspect of the shipment without relying on subcontractors this translates into greater control, faster communication, and more transparent costs. Each project is managed by a dedicated team that keeps the client constantly updated on the shipment’s status, from planning to final delivery.