Ocean Freight Guidelines & Cost Calculation (LCL · FCL)

Advantages of Ocean Freight (LCL · FCL)

  • Cost-effective for heavy and large-sized shipments
  • Applicable Incoterms: FOB, CIF, or CFR
  • Ideal for transporting bulky and high-weight packages
  • Typical shipping weight range: 100kg and above (no upper limit)

Important Notice

  • We do not accept DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms as we cannot accurately determine the customs duties and VAT in your country.
  • Only DAP (Delivered At Place) terms are accepted.

FCL (Full Container Load) Cost Calculation

  • Container Options: 20ft, 40ft, or 40ft High Cube Container
  • Additional Costs May Include:
    • Trucking fees
    • Terminal Handling Charges (THC)
    • Insurance
    • Handling fees and other related costs

LCL (Less than Container Load) Cost Calculation

  • Based on CBM (Cubic Meter): 1 CBM = 100cm × 100cm × 100cm
  • Additional Costs May Include:
    • Trucking fees
    • CFS (Container Freight Station) charges
    • Terminal Handling Charges (THC)
    • Insurance
    • Handling fees and other related costs

Types of Shipping Lines

  • We select different shipping lines depending on the weight, volume, and destination of the shipment.

Types of Ocean Freight Packaging

  • Packaging is chosen based on weight, volume, and destination of the goods.
  • Common packaging methods include:
    • Wooden Crates
    • Plastic Pallet Packing
    • Hard Corrugated Paper Pallet Packing

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