- Ocean/Sea Freight Services
OCEAN / SEA FREIGHT
Ocean / Sea freight is a way of transporting large products via cargo ships. Goods are packed into containers, the containers are loaded onto a vessel, then it sent to their destination country.
Sea freight services one of the oldest and most economical methods of transporting goods internationally. Even though air freight is favored for time-sensitive shipments, sea freight remains a cost-effective option for many businesses and individuals. The ocean / sea freight shipping process can be done in a variety of ways (FCL & LCL).
SEA CONTAINER
The type of container used will vary from shipment to shipment depending on the cargo. Depending on your shipment, there are different kinds of ocean shipping containers:
STANDARD CONTAINER
Standard containers are sealed compartments with a solid roof, floor, and walls. There is an entrance door on one of its end walls.
Available sizes (length x width x height):
There are three sizes of standard containers:
- 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)
The use of the container: The most common shipping choice for dry cargoes packaged in boxes, bags, bales, pallets, etc. is standard containers.
It is wise to ship cargo in a 20′ container that is fully loaded because both 20′ and 40′ containers can carry the same amount of weight. For taller products, the 40′ high cube container is typically used.
HARDTOP CONTAINER
To make packing easier, hardtop containers are made with detachable steel roofs. Cranes can load goods into containers more easily. The end wall has a swing-out door that allows access to the container.
Available sizes (length x width x height):
There are three sizes of Hardtop containers:
- 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)
The use of the container: Heavy loads are best transported in hardtop containers. They can even transport objects that are higher, particularly the 40′ and 40′ high cube options. Hardtop containers can have their roofs completely open and lashed to the interior walls when carrying very tall cargo (this only takes up about 5 ⅛” of space).
FLAT RACK CONTAINER
Flat racks containers are a steel frame, with no sidewalls and the end walls are not fixed.
There are three sizes of Hardtop containers:
- 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)
The use of the container: They are generally used to transport heavy and over-sized cargo. It can be stacked on top of each other, allowing for the transport of lots of large products.
PLATFORM CONTAINER
A platform container is a floor structure without any side or end walls.
There are three sizes of Hardtop containers:
- 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
The use of the container: Platform containers are built to carry extremely heavy and oversized loads.
OPEN TOP CONTAINER
General/standard containers without a hard roof are what are known as “open top containers”. Instead, they include a mobile or completely removable flexible tarpaulin roof. Additionally, the tarpaulin is supported by bows that can move or be removed. It is possible to swing out the door header on the end wall(s).
Available sizes (length x width x height):
- 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)
The use of the container: Due to the ability of the tarpaulin to be lifted to provide crane access to the top of the container, open top containers are ideal for shipping over-height cargo. Some over-height objects, however, can be better suited for flat racks because roof bows can help sustain the container. For hefty or large luggage, open tops are another excellent choice.
REEFER CONTAINER
Reefers, which stand for “refrigerated container,” are thermally insulated containers with compressors to heat or cool the packaged cargo inside. Polyurethane foam, also referred to as “sandwich construction,” is frequently used in reefer walls to provide effective insulation. Additionally, many reefer containers have movable ventilation, which improves internal airflow.
Available sizes (length x width x height):
- 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)
The use of the container: Reefers were made specifically to transport perishable goods like produce and other items that are sensitive to temperature. Reefer containers should be used to transport cargo whose temperature must remain constant and either be above or below zero.
INSULATED CONTAINER
The reefer container is comparable to an insulated container. It has Polyurethane foam on its walls to increase insulation, but for temperature control, it uses the vessel’s cooling system or “clip-on” unit.
Available sizes (length x width x height):
- 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
- 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
The use of the container: For cargo that must maintain constant temperatures at or below freezing, this container is advised.
All you should require to start shipping goods is one of these seven types of ocean shipping containers. All of these container options are available to you from carriers all over the world, albeit with slight variations in size and weight capacity. You can ship internationally once you consult with your carrier about which container will work best for your cargo needs.
What is FCL and LCL?
Full Container Load (FCL): You will have a dedicated container for your cargo, so your goods will be isolated from what other traders ship.
Less Than Container Load (LCL): Shared containers are used by a number of traders, and you pay only for your cargo’s space in the container.
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A sea freight delivery service offers affordable and highly efficient shipping of goods from one destination to another. Although the process takes a bit longer than air freight, it is nevertheless more economical than air freight.
Cost of FCL Shipping:
There are three sizes of FCL shipping containers: 20-foot containers, 40-foot containers, and 40-foot high cube containers. Costs will be determined by a number of factors, including the volume, the point of origin, the destination, and the time of shipment.
Cost of LCL Shipping:
LCL shipping costs are calculated based on the amount of space your goods take up in a container. If the container is smaller than 1 cubic meter (CBM), you are still required to pay this minimum.
The cost of sea freight is lower than other methods of international shipping. When importing products, you’re looking to maximise your profits by minimising your costs as much as possible.
Here are some tips for shipping via sea that will save you money:
- Multiple shipments from multiple suppliers can be combined into a single shipment if they are within a reasonable distance of one another.
- Adding more items to your order does not necessarily increase shipping costs and, if it does, the increase is not huge. It will improve shipping costs, since the cost per unit will be lower.
- Holidays or peak times are not the best times to ship. Similarly to other industries, the shipping industry has its busiest times of year.
You can track you Sea Shipment by getting the Bill Of Lading “BOL” number and enter it in the box here.
If you want to track your shipment using the Container number, then click here.
A freight forwarder coordinates and expedites the shipment of goods from one place to another via air, sea, rail, or road.
In the UAE, there are thousands of freight forwarders vying for your business. Finding a reliable partner for shipping is not always easy. A freight forwarder‘s price usually comes second to service quality, but it is possible to find a company that can offer both.
Orient Freight Solutions (OFS) is ocean / sea freight Company in Dubai, UAE offers flexible and affordable sea freight services to its customers. Your cargo is safe and secure with OFS, as we select the best shipping solutions for your international shipments.
- Customers can plan and track their shipments without stress using the industry’s latest standards.
- Customers can get round-the-clock assistance from customer support team to ensure we maintain the highest standards for quality and reliability.