Ocean freight service is a method of transporting large quantities of goods through the sea. Products are packed into large containers which are loaded onto vessels sailed to the destination country. Ocean freight (or sea freight) is the most common form of transport for importers and exporters, accounting for 90% of goods transported globally.

There are two types of cargo shipments for ocean freight service.

LCL / Less Than Container Load shipments suit the goods which are too less to fill a whole container.In such a condition, the goods are loaded into a shared container with others rather than a dedicated container.

FCL / Full Container Load, on the other hand, is good for high volumes of goods which fill entire container.

What are the advantages of ocean freight?

• Cost Effective – transporting containers of goods by ship is the one of the most cost effective forms of transport, which is important supply chain management and operations within a business and can help keep the price of goods competitive for the end customers
• Heavy goods – for items that are big or heavy, shipping might be the only way to get goods overseas, as airlines can restrict form of transport and shipping ports generally have large storage capabilities
• Environmentally Friendly – ocean freight is the most environmentally friendly form of transport for cargo, which can help boost the companies brand and reputation