Sea freight shipping. It’s like a worldwide conveyor belt for goods. It’s all about packing your goods into big containers and sending them off on a sea voyage to their destination. A bit like sending your kids to camp, only with less complaining.
Yes, there are several surcharges involved in sea freight. These can include security charges, fuel surcharges, documentation fees, and container delivery charges when shipping goods from China.
A container yard is a facility located at ports where containers are stored, loaded, and offloaded.
A: FOB stands for “Free On Board”. In this incoterms arrangement, the responsibility of the goods transfers to the buyer once the seller has loaded the goods onto the carrier ship. The buyer then bears responsibility for the goods at the destination port.
Key documents needed when shipping from China include the bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, and certificate of origin. If shipping hazardous goods, a declaration form and clearance certificate are also required.
A Bill of Lading (BOL) acts as proof of a contract between the shipper and the shipping company. It shows that the shipping company has received the goods at a specified port.
Freight documents are typically issued by either the supplier or the freight forwarder.
Yes, sea freight is insured. However, the liability is usually limited by the sea freight carriers.
Delivery times can vary widely based on several factors. Depending on the destination port, it could take anywhere from a few days to several months.