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WHY OCEAN?
Ocean Transportation is the most common avenue for international
shipping. Larger volume shipments are usually via ocean transportation.
A large factor contributing to the popularity of ocean transportation
is cost. In the international shipping industry, ocean transportation
is the most cost effective mode of shipping.
PRICE
The determining cost of airfreight is weight. It is based on
a 10.4 density factor or actual gross weight, whichever is greater
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TYPICAL OCEAN TRANSPORTATION CONTAINERS
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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS The
three most common ways to ship by ocean are: - Direct FCL / LCL The
direct shipment of merchandise to the point
of destination in another country utilizing
one vessel. The direct method of ocean transportation
is available to most high volume shipping locations
for both FCL and LCL consignments. This method
decreases transit time and increases the cost
of the ocean freight.
- Trans-ship FCL / LCL
The shipment of merchandise to the point of
destination in another country on more than
one vessel. The trans-ship method of transportation
is available for both FCL and LCL consignments.
This method is more cost effective than the
direct method, however takes longer to arrive
at final destination.
- "SWI" Consolidation
Consolidation is a term which applies to multiple
shipments being loaded into an ocean container.
When smaller shipments are combined in one steamship
container, the cost of the ocean freight, THC
- Terminal Handling Charges (mandatory in every
form of ocean transportation) and delivery are
dramatically reduced. Southern Winds International
has its own Australian and European consolidation
service and we also have the ability to consolidate
into New Zealand, Hawaii, Alaska, Singapore,
and Hong Kong. If price is your main concern,
than our in-house consolidation service will
be your best choice.
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