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Ocean

 

How do we charge for full container freight?

Our freight charge is based on per container basis, port to port only. Additional surcharge may apply for container with special requirement. Please enquire for quote rate & trucking.
 

What special configuration is available for full cargo shipping?

Standard General Container of size 20 footer, 40 footer. Followed by the categories under  Project cargo shipping, ISO tank, Reefers, Flatbed, Highcubes, Heavy-duty Heavyweight containers, Foodgrade Containers, Grade A Containers, DG loading Containers, Highcube Containers, Out of Gauge, Open Top containers.

 

What is the difference between Container Demurrage, Container Detention, Container Store rent?

Container Demurrage and Container Detention are both billed by ocean carrier for excessive withhold of container , while Container store rent is by the relevant port authority for late removal from port. Demurrage is charged from the date of discharged from vessel, while detention is from date of removal of port. For some carriers, Demurrage and Detention starts from the same date according to their Terms and Condition. So for the best shipping rates, let us get you the best deals.

 

How do we calculate your loose cargo freight cost?

Our charge is based on greater of either Actual Weight or Volumetric Weight. Please enquire for quote rate.
 

How to calculate Volumetric Weight?

Length x Breadth x Height x Number of units. All measurements are in metres. Warehouse will verify weight upon receiving shipment. Exception in computation may apply in certain countries.

 

Port of calls

Asia

China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei

Oceania

Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu

Europe

Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia

North America

United States of America, Mexico, Canada

United States of America

California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, North Carolina,Georgia, Virginia

Middle East

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt

Africa

South Africa

 

Partner Carriers

ANL, APL, CMA CGM, Cosco, Hapag- Lloyd, Heung- A, KMTC, K-Line, Maersk Line, MCC, MOL, MSC, Niledutch, NYK Line, OOCL, PIL, UASC, Wan Hai Lines, Yang Ming

 

Do we accept long height or overweight loose cargo?

Yes, we do accept such long length/ overweight loose cargo subjected to carrier space availability. Please check with our operators on whether can your shipment be accepted.

 

What is required for Class cargo acceptance?

Ocean carriers would require Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prior to accepting such shipment. Please provide us a copy of MSDS in advance to perform our due diligence with carriers. Refer to MSDS section 14, "Transport Information" to learn more on your cargo classification.

 

Do we accept personal effects?

Unfortunately, we do not ship personal effects for ocean freight


 

Air

 

How do we calculate your loose cargo freight cost?

Our charge is based on greater of either Actual Weight or Volumetric Weight. Please enquire for quote rate
 

How to calculate Volumetric Weight?

Length x Breadth x Height / 6000 x Number of units. All measurements are in centimetres (cm). Warehouse will verify weight & dimension upon receiving shipment. Exception in computation may apply in certain countries. 

 

Port of calls

Asia

China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei

Oceania

Australia, New Zealand,

Europe

Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, Greece, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia

North America

United States of America, Mexico, Canada 

Africa

South Africa

Middle East

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar

 

Do we accept long height or overweight loose cargo?

Yes, we do accept such overlength/ overweight loose cargo subjected to carrier space availability. Generally for passenger flight cargo loading, max height is 2.00 metres, max length & width is 2.20 metres. Freighter plane loading can accept larger dimension buffer. Please check with our operators on whether can your shipment be accepted.

 

What shipment is under restricted conditional loading?

Products with Batteries, Magnetic Fields, Dangerous Goods Class cargo. Please provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and pictures of cargo prior to shipping such shipment.

 

What type shipment that we do not accept?

 Refrigerated air cargo, fresh product, Live stock & animals, explosives


 

Trucking and Delivery

 

What services do we provide?

Full Container Trucking

Complete Full Container trucking from Warehouse to sea port and vice versus, empty container returning to container depot, Direct shipment loading & unloading, Project cargo trucking

Ocean LCL & Air Freight Delivery

Tailgate loading/offloading, Last mile delivery, complete pickup and delivery between terminals and warehouse. 

 

What is the average lead time?

Full Container Trucking

Typical Trucking of container is 2-3 working days after vessel arrival to Port. Date of delivery is subjected to port conditions and container location onboard the vessel. If Container is located deeper within the container ship, more lead time is require before container is offloaded into port.

Ocean LCL Delivery

 Typical delivery of shipment is 3-7 working days after vessel arrival to Port. Date of delivery is subjected to port conditions and cargo placement in container location.

Air Freight Delivery

 Typical delivery of shipment is 1-2 working days after Flight arrival to Terminal. Date of delivery is subjected to Terminal conditions.


 

Warehouse

 

Is there a minimum storage period

Minimum storage is 2 week, on per week per unit stored.

Do we accept long height or overweight cargo?

Yes, we do accept such overlength/ overweight cargo subjected to space availability.  

Coldstore temperature range

Freezer Storage at -25°C , Chiller storage at 2°C to 6°C, Aircon Storage 18°C to 22°C.


Documentation

Customs Brokerage

Shipping documentation

Import & Export Scheme


Cargo Insurance

 

 


 

What is the common required documents

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, freight Insurance (if any), import/export licence (if required)

What is Incoterms?

Incoterms is the contract agreement between the buyer and seller with regards to Freight, Insurance & Delivery

Common Incoterms used

CIF = Selling price include freight to Buyer's port & insurance

CNF = Selling price include freight to Buyer's port, exclude insurance

FOB = Selling price only to Seller's port

EXW = Selling price does not include any freight, all charges borne by buyer