Sea Freight

Sea freight, also known as ocean freight, is the process of transporting goods by sea using cargo ships. It is one of the most common methods of international shipping due to its cost-effectiveness for large and heavy shipments. Sea freight is typically used for transporting bulk goods, raw materials, and large quantities of consumer products.

Key Features:

1. Types of Cargo:
   
   

   • Full Container Load (FCL): The shipper rents an entire container exclusively for their cargo.
   • Less than Container Load (LCL): Multiple shippers share space within a container.
   • Bulk Cargo: Unpackaged goods like grains, coal, or crude oil.
   • Break Bulk Cargo: Goods that are too large for containers, such as machinery or vehicles.
     
     

2. Cost Efficiency:

   • Sea freight is generally cheaper than air freight, especially for heavy or bulky items.
   • Costs are influenced by container size, weight, distance, and surcharges like fuel or port fees.
     
     

3. Transit Time:

   • It has longer transit times compared to air freight, ranging from a few days to several weeks depending on the distance between the ports.
     
     

4. Environmental Impact:

   • Although it is more fuel-efficient per ton compared to air freight, sea freight contributes to marine pollution and carbon emissions.
     
     

5. Documentation and Regulations:

   • Requires specific documentation like the Bill of Lading, packing list, commercial invoice, and customs declarations.
     
     

6. Common Uses:

   • Transporting manufactured goods, raw materials, vehicles, and consumer products internationally.
     
     

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