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    SEKO Container Lines-SKCL (QEML)

    QEML operates as an FMC-registered NVOCC specializing in global containerized freight solutions.

    A large black container ship the OESISIRIS navigates the ocean with cranes visible in the background

    Company Overview

    QEML is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) and FMC-registered entity for SEKO Container Lines-SKCL, functioning as the NVOCC division of SEKO Logistics. As a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier, QEML consolidates and manages international ocean freight shipments, issuing its own House Bill of Lading and providing comprehensive port-to-port and door-to-door logistics services. The company is registered as a Foreign NVOCC with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), operating under organization number 033198 and maintaining a published tariff in compliance with U.S. regulatory standards. QEML leverages SEKO Logistics’ extensive global network, offering tailored solutions for both full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) shipments, as well as specialized consolidation services for diverse industries. QEML’s operations are supported by advanced digital platforms, ensuring real-time tracking, documentation management, and regulatory compliance for shippers worldwide.

    Leadership & Operations

    Headquarters
    Itasca, Illinois, United States

    QEML is managed as a specialized division within SEKO Logistics, overseen by SEKO’s executive leadership team. The broader SEKO organization is led by a global management structure with dedicated regional directors and operational managers for ocean freight and NVOCC services. Key executives include the CEO, COO, and heads of global ocean freight, who ensure compliance, service quality, and strategic growth for the NVOCC business.

    Equipment & Technology

    QEML utilizes SEKO’s proprietary digital logistics platforms for shipment tracking, electronic documentation, and automated compliance management. The company offers containerized shipping solutions using leased and partner carrier equipment, with capabilities for both standard and specialized container types. Technology investments focus on real-time visibility, secure data exchange, and integration with customs and regulatory systems to streamline global freight operations.

    Global Network

    QEML, through SEKO Logistics, operates a global network encompassing major trade lanes across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets. The company provides access to hundreds of ports and logistics hubs, supported by regional offices and agent partners in key shipping centers. Its network enables comprehensive coverage for importers and exporters, with expertise in cross-border, transpacific, and intra-Asia trade routes.

    Service Portfolio

    QEML offers a comprehensive suite of NVOCC services, including FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), and specialized cargo consolidation. The company provides end-to-end ocean freight management, customs brokerage, documentation, and compliance services, as well as value-added solutions such as cargo insurance and supply chain visibility. QEML supports both standard and project cargo, leveraging SEKO’s global infrastructure to deliver tailored logistics solutions for a wide range of industries. Its expertise includes handling time-sensitive, high-value, and regulated shipments, ensuring reliable and compliant transport across international markets.