Benefits and disadvantages of ocean freight shipping

There are numerous benefits and disadvantages when shipping ocean freight. We want to be transparent about both, so you know whether this is the best option for you.

The benefits of ocean freight shipping include:

• Cost-effective freight method compared to other modes (e.g. air freight)

• Cheaper than other freight modes (e.g. air freight) over long distances

• Most carbon-efficient solution

The disadvantages of ocean freight shipping include:

• Longer transit time than air freight, which means you have to wait longer for your goods to arrive

• When shipping smaller amounts of goods, the price is not sustainable

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What are LCL AND FCL IN SEA SHIPPING?

There are two types of shipment in Sea Freight – LCL & FCL. The shipping company advises you on whether your shipment needs an LCL or FCL shipment.  

LCL (Less Than Container Load) shipments are best suited for goods hat are too small to fill a whole container. So the goods are loaded and transported in a shared container with other people’s shipments. 

FCL (Full Container Load), on the other hand, is suitable for goods that are huge enough to be transported in one whole container. The goods fill the entire container. If you opt for FCL, you get a dedicated container to transport your bulky goods.