Sea Freight
Shakti Movers and Packers offers comprehensive sea freight services, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation of goods across international waters. and your trusted provider of top sea transport in Panchkula. Whether you are shipping commercial cargo, personal effects, or project shipments, we provide tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
What is Sea Freight?
Sea freight (or Ocean freight) is the most popular way of transporting goods by importers and exporters which makes it account for 90% of all global transportation.
What are the advantages of Sea freight?
- Cost Effective – Shipping Container transport of goods is one of the cheapest modes of transportation, essential in managing primary business supply chain operations and helping to maintain competitive pricing for final consumers on goods.
- Heavy goods – When it comes to shipping large or heavy goods across countries, it is only possible by sea as airlines may limit the method of transport and seaports usually have extensive storage facilities.
- Environmentally Friendly – cargo transportation via sea is the most environmentally beneficial mode of travel since it can enhance the company’s image and standing.
Our Sea Freight Services Include:
1. Full Container Load (FCL):
- Exclusive Use: Ideal for shipments that require the entire container’s space, providing maximum security and flexibility.
- Various Container Sizes: Choose from standard container sizes (20ft, 40ft, etc.) based on your cargo volume and requirements.
2. Less than Container Load (LCL):
- Cost-effective: Consolidate smaller shipments into a single container, sharing space and costs with other shipments.
- Flexible Scheduling: Regular departures to major ports worldwide, ensuring timely delivery and minimized transit times.
3. Project Cargo Handling:
- Specialized Solutions: Expert handling of oversized, heavy, or complex shipments requiring specialized equipment and logistics solutions.
- Risk Management: Comprehensive planning and execution to mitigate risks associated with project cargo transportation.
4. Customs Clearance and Documentation:
- Regulatory Compliance: Assistance with customs clearance and documentation to ensure smooth entry and exit of goods at international ports.
- Trade Expertise: Knowledgeable staff familiar with international trade regulations and procedures to facilitate seamless shipping processes.
What are Freight Shipping Costs?
Freight shipping rates are the costs incurred while transporting goods by various means of shipping such as Sea (ocean), Air Freight, Rail or Road. They depend on distance traveled, volume, weight and size of consignment. Besides, they also depend on market conditions and changes in seasons.
When it comes to Sea freight rates, there are several key components that make up the total cost:
Base freight rate: This is the fundamental expense of transporting your items from the port of origin to the final port of destination.
1.Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF): The surcharge reflects the changes in fuel prices
2.Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF): This additional charge adjusts for the movements in currency values.
3. Terminal Handling Charges (THC): These are port authorities’ charges for taking care of containers at the ports of origin and destination.
4. Surcharges: There could be other charges, for example on hazardous materials or if it is peak season and/or if there is congestion at the ports.
Fees include, but aren’t limited to:
- LCL or FCL fees
- Insurance
- Transportation to Port of Loading
- Destination port fees
- Import customs clearance
- Customs duty/tax
- Export customs declaration
- Loading port fees
- Ocean freight charge
- Transportation from the Port of
- Destination
- Destination country customs related fee (i.e. Duty/Tax)
- Destination port/terminal handling fee (i.e. THC)
- Destination agent service fee （i.e. D/O)
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Contact Us
Shakti Packers and Movers is fully committed to providing smooth and effective sea freight services that fit your exact shipping requirements. If you are moving goods at the local or international level, our skilled team is behind you throughout all procedures.
Get in Touch with Us
Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything that needs clarification regarding your sea freight needs. Our experts in the field are on hand with customized solutions at competitive prices..
Contact Information:
Phone: 98554 60354
Email: shaktipackersmovers01@gmail.com
Office Address:
Shakti Packers and Movers
2244Mariwala, Town, Mariwala Town, Shanti Nagar, Sector 13, Chandigarh, 160101