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Sea freight shipping is the process of transporting containerized cargo over the ocean via steamship lines.

Sea freight shipping is typically more cost-effective than other methods of cargo transportation.

Sea freight services are a more sustainable mode of transport. Ocean transport emits only a fraction of the CO₂ per tonne kilometre of a truck, train, or airplane.

Full container load (FCL) shipping is a term used to describe goods transported in a 20' or 40' sealed container that is not shared with other consignees. This option is common for large-volume shipments and results in significantly less handling compared to LCL shipments.

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is a term used to describe multiple consignees’ goods loaded into the same container. Between the group of shippers, they make up a full container, and each shipper only pays for the space they use. This option allows businesses to take advantage of the low cost of ocean shipping without requiring high volume.

Freight of all kinds (FAK) is a pricing strategy used when multiple products with different classes are transported as a single freight rate. This option allows a single shipper to take advantage of filling a sealed container with various goods.

Buyer consolidation or freight consolidation services groups a shipment from multiple suppliers at a single origin to create one larger shipment. This option allows a business to transport multiple goods with the aim of reducing costs in the overall supply chain.

Coastal shipping is an alternative to road and rail shipping when moving goods from the east coast to the west coast of Australia. The service uses empty containers as they make their way around Australia on return to origin for a reliable, cost-efficient shipping solution.

The cost of an LCL freight shipment is calculated based on the actual volume or the space that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.

Ocean freight services are widely known to be a cost-effective solution when compared to other forms of cargo transportation.

Buyers are encouraged to understand universal container sizes and how much can fit in each when assessing their shipping strategy. While there are a variety of sizes and capacity, measured in cubic metres (CBM), options, the following are most common:

• 20-foot container with a capacity of 33.2 CBM
• 40 foot-container with a capacity of 67.6 CBM
• 40-foot-high cube with a capacity of 76.4 CBM

Yes. There is a weight limit to containers. The max gross weight for 20', 40', and 40' cube containers is 30,480 kg or 67,197 pounds.

Ocean service is ideal for containerized cargo on pallets rather than small parcels. Consider other modes of transport for shipment consisting of individual parcels.

Out of gauge cargo like large machines can be transported via ocean freight services when using open top and flat rack containers. The specialty containers are available in 20' and 40' lengths. They are designed to hold items that must be loaded by crane or that are too tall to fit in a standard container.

There are no restrictions when transporting hazardous goods via sea freight shipping. However, it is important to ensure all requirements for the handling and transporting of hazardous goods are met to protect against risks in the event of an accident.

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