Ocean freight means transporting goods through designated sea lanes by container vessel. This link in the supply chain is vital to cross-border trade that facilitates the movement of massive amounts of goods between countries. There several shipping options available depending on the type of goods you are shipping. Full container load (FCL) shipping is when goods are containerized and shipped using standard sized 20 or 40 ft containers. For smaller quantities, LCL – or less than container load – means that shippers share container space since their volumes aren’t sufficient to fill a full container independently. Ocean freight isn’t the only way to transport goods: for small, light, or high value products, many importers choose to ship by air. Air cargo is more expensive but is faster and more secure. It’s also important to know that regulations for air cargo are more stringent than for ocean freight.
Ocean freight isn’t the only way to transport goods: for small, light, or high value products, many importers choose to ship by air. Air cargo is more expensive but is faster and more secure. It’s also important to know that regulations for air cargo are more stringent than for ocean freight.