Ocean freight shipping is container shipping by sea and is a form of intermodal freight shipping that uses standard containers that can be sealed and loaded on ships.
Freightquote® offers ocean freight shipping that enables exporters and importers to find ocean container shipping carriers at the best prices that can transport your freight anywhere in the world.
Freightquote.com helps you find the best ocean container shipping carriers developed through our many years of experience in freight shipping. Ocean container shipping is an important part of our service because container shipping has revolutionized the way cargo is transported.
Did you know that 90 percent of the non-bulk cargo being transported worldwide is moved via container shipping? It's true - and ocean freight shipping accounts for a great part of that number.
Fuel costs may be higher, but savings on handling charges make it
cost-effective
Container shipping usually comes at an increased cost when it comes to fuel - and there is usually a decreased capacity given that the container itself is being shipped - not just the freight. Both of these factors aside, ocean freight shipping is still a very cost-effective freight shipping option because of the great savings on handling charges that you experience with ocean freight shipping.
Consider the benefits of ocean freight shipping
Ocean freight shipping affords your freight increased cargo security. Once placed in a container, your freight is not visible to the outside world. Container shipping containers are usually sealed to prevented theft or tampering, thus ensuring the security of your freight.
Ocean freight shipping has solved one of the most common problems involved in international freight shipping. With standard container sizes, container shipping has solved the issue of incompatible rail gauge sizes abroad. Even when gauge sizes vary, as in Africa and South America, the use of container shipping containers makes shipping much easier.
Know your options: ocean freight shipping services from Freightquote
Ocean freight shipping takes longer than truck or rail but is still a great option for companies that import or export freight internationally or multi-nationally. Let Freightquote.com show you the best prices from the most reputable ocean freight container shipping carriers.
We're committed to helping you with your international or multinational exports and imports. Use the Freightquote.com How to Ship Guide to help you navigate all of the freight shipping options that Freightquote gives you when you create an account. Use our How to Ship Guide to get started today. It's freight shipping, simplified.
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