Sea freight is considered to be one of the most efficient modes of transportation. On the territory of almost any country there are water arteries, connected with each other and allowing you to quickly deliver goods of any volume.
Advantages of sea freight transportation
Due to the adequate cost of sea freight, this option is one of the most profitable in financial terms. Especially relevant is the transport format in terms of transportation from one continent to another.
Transportation of goods by sea has many advantages:
1. Possibility to transport cargo of any type, including dangerous, gaseous, liquid, heavy;
2. Movement of dissimilar goods on one ship;
3. Transportation of bulky goods, for which the automobile and other transport is not suitable;
4. Delivery to the most inaccessible areas;
5. Affordable price;
6. Simplification of logistics;
7. Huge selection of routes without restrictions.
Of no less importance is the safety of cargo of sea transport. Reliable transportation without damage is ensured by sealed packages and quality fasteners.
The price of transportation of goods by sea
When moving cargo by sea, it is packed into containers of various capacities. Such containers are delivered to the ship and sent to the destination. The sender can track the location of the cargo at any time by contacting the company manager. The method of transporting goods by sea can be tramp (not tied to certain ports) or linear.
Prices for sea freight depend on several factors:
1. Type of cargo;
2. The sizes of used containers;
3. Features of the vessel;
4. The cost of fuel;
5. Charges for loading and unloading.
Depending on the destination, sea vessels can be highly specialized. They are designed for the carriage of one type of cargo. For example, there are refrigerated vessels for transporting goods that require special temperature conditions.
Features of transportation
Specialized vessels can carry several types of cargo of one category, multi-purpose can be loaded in a horizontal or vertical position. A universal vessel transports any cargo. Bulk products can be transported without the use of containers, for this purpose there are special vessels.
Containers for transportation are universal and specialized. For transportation of various cargoes the container suitable on dimensions and the device is used. Due to this division, it is always possible to choose the appropriate option for the transportation of a particular type of goods.
We offer affordable prices for sea freight with detailed study of routes. Any goods will be delivered promptly and safely to their destination
