Traditionally, the most common type of shipping of both complete FCL containers and LCL groupings was the “door to door” service, while “door to door” deliveries were reserved for courier / parcel service. However, in recent years international trade is tending to turnkey sales contracts with direct delivery at the final destination. The door to door service is, therefore, a form of delivery in which the freight forwarder is responsible for collecting and delivering the goods at agreed points with the final customer.