Sea Freight
Sea freight can be divided into deep sea and short sea (usually roll-on roll-off) and then further segregated into Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than full Container Load (LCL) traffic carried by Conference and non-Conference shipping lines. There are many factors which affect sea freight tariffs, which are usually stated in US dollars and usually apply per 1,000KG, or per cubic metre. These include the shipment weight, the shipment volume, the commodity, the relative value of the shipment, the length, whether it is a FCL or LCL, the current cost of oil (Bunker Adjustment Factor-BAF) and the current strength of the dollar (Currency Adjustment Factor-CAF).
How can we help?
We can help you make sense of these complicated charges, whether there are options offering better value for money such as transhipment, or chartering; and whether are you using the most appropriate shipping lines.