The whole cabinet is divided by volume or size, mainly including three forms: 20 foot small cabinet (20GP), 40 foot large cabinet (40GP), and 40 foot high cabinet (40HQ).
So, how many cubic meters of cargo can each of the three specifications of FCL be accommodated by sea freight?
Three mainstream container sizes, 20GP small container, can hold 28CBM of cargo; 40GP large container, capable of holding 58CBM of goods; A 40HQ high container can hold 68CBM of goods. Due to the weight limit of 20 tons for sea transportation and 17.3 tons for inland transportation in the United States, the weight standard for goods generally does not exceed 18 tons.
The main process of sea transportation is: preparing goods - entering the warehouse - booking - domestic port customs declaration - sea transportation - destination country customs clearance - consignment and delivery to the destination.
1) Preparation stage of goods:
(1) Box type (2) Box quantity (3) Destination port (4) Shipping time (5) Product name (for US routes, the product name or HS code, which is the customs code, must be reported) (6) Estimated quantity
By the way, a small knowledge point: The meaning and rules of labeling the outer box of the first leg air and sea transportation?
Generally, for each batch of air and sea freight, the outer box needs to be labeled with a shipping mark. The main purpose is to provide identification when distributing goods at the destination port. Regarding the style of the mark, customers can design it themselves. But for goods using the Internet of Things in overseas warehouses for monthly sea freight consolidation voyages, the shipping mark must be labeled with the customer's five code.
2) Entry stage:
1. The customer delivers to the designated warehouse according to the shipping company's warehouse entry number;
2. The customer shall pick up the container and load the goods into the port at the designated location according to the shipping company's packing list;
3. The customer is waiting for our company to pick up the goods at the agreed time by the shipping company.
What are the various forms of sea freight consolidation for port entry?
1. The customer delivers to the designated warehouse according to the shipping company's warehouse entry number;
2. The customer waits for the shipping company to pick up the goods at the agreed time.
What are the billing units for sea freight LCL and FCL?
Shipping LCL is charged based on cubic meters, and less than 1 cubic meter is charged based on 1 cubic meter; Shipping full containers by sea will be charged according to the specifications of 20GP, 40GP, and 40HQ per container.
