Maritime Transportation is the most common and safest way to transport goods. By using this method of transportation, bulk and non-bulky cargo can be sent to far and near destinations by waterways such as the sea, river and ocean. To learn more about this method, we will explain it fully.
What is sea freight?
Sea freight is a method of transporting bulky and non-bulky, heavy and light cargo using carrier ships. The goods are packed into containers and then loaded onto the cargo ship. A typical cargo ship can carry around 18,000 containers, which means that Maritime transportation is a cost-effective way to transport large quantities over long distances.
Sea shipping methods
There are several ways in which cargo can be shipped by sea:
FCL or Full Container load, where you buy or rent one or more full containers to ship.
LCL or less than container load, where your products share a container, as it may not be worth buying or renting the entire container. After reaching the destination, the contents of the container are divided once more.
RORO or Roll on roll off is used when your cargo does not leave its vehicle to go to the cargo ship. Containerized trucks are simply driven onto the ship and then off at the other end when they reach their destination.
Dry bulk shipping, used for certain items, which are deposited in a ship’s hold instead of traveling in a container.
Procedures for ordering and shipping by sea
Sea freight is one step of a number of steps to receive the cargo until it is transported and unloaded at the destination. Some companies prefer to use shorter and less troublesome methods to ensure the safety of transporting goods, saving costs and legality. But knowing all the shipping methods and choosing the right solutions for transporting the cargo requires technical knowledge and providing the right proposal to the customer.
Blue Ocean Support Transport Company, relying on skilled and experienced experts, is the best consultant and provider of cost-effective and safe transportation solutions for your goods. When you negotiate with a shipping company to ship your cargo around the world, they will discuss the best shipping method and shipping costs with you.
After confirming and signing the contract with their approved shipping company, they will pick up your cargo at the origin and place the cargo on the vessel in accordance with the loading location of the ship already mentioned in the contract. It is worth noting that the delivery time at the destination includes a delay that depends on the time and place of cargo loading.
The mentioned delay is usually due to the departure time of the vessels, customs delays, weather conditions, etc. At the time of the contract with the transport company, this delay time is usually measured and approximately announced to the customer.
Advantages of using sea shipping method
Economical compared to other transportation methods
- You can easily carry heavy and large cargo with this method.
- Cheaper than other long distance shipping methods
- Suitable for the environment
- High security in transportation and a high guarantee of cargo safety in the entire transportation process
Disadvantages of sea shipping
- Obviously, one of the biggest disadvantages when it comes to sea shipping is time. Because it is the slowest option for moving products.
- Shipping cost is expensive for small quantity shipments
- Ocean shipping is economically and environmentally superior to other forms of product delivery services, but only if you are looking to ship large quantities or the destination country is far away.
- However, even with the LCL option, courier services and air freight may be better options depending on the product in question.
Blue Ocean Support Marine Transportation Services
At Blue Ocean Support Company, we work hard to make global business easy and accessible for you. Our maritime logistics specialists are active in over a hundred countries and have a deep understanding of local regulations. Working closely with our customers, we strive to provide the right transportation solutions and help you achieve your goals.
Whatever you need to ship your shipments, we can deliver them anywhere in the world, safely and on time. Contact our sea shipping experts to get a complete sea shipping solution that meets your exact needs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Solutions
Even in today’s modern shipping market, delays can occur for many reasons. With our dedicated FCL solutions you benefit from guaranteed delivery times and greater freight commitments and rely on environmentally friendly container services.
For your peace of mind, we monitor your shipments 24/7 using innovative methods with trained staff on hand to ensure any issues are dealt with quickly. We help you package your container shipments to achieve maximum speed and reliability, manage your costs well and reduce the environmental impact of shipping.
In order to benefit from the best advice and transportation services for your cargo, contact our experts at Blue Ocean Support Co. Our distinction is to provide the best methods of transporting goods and expert advice to our dear customers.
