Background
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 effect 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 transshipment, or chartering; and whether are you using
the most appropriate shipping lines.
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