Is one of the most popular modes of transportation, especially for long distances; Currently it is estimated that 80% of the goods that move in the world have gone through some of the modalities for maritime transport, becoming a support of the global economy.

This method is suitable for those who will import or export large amount of product, looking for the lowest price, being the most used when there is no urgency for transporting the product, as it is the lowest cost alternative, but also the one with the longest time requires

The main characteristic that distinguishes sea freight or sea cargo transport is its ability to move cargoes of larger dimensions than in other types of freight transport.

Main characteristics of Sea Transport

Transportation is done by cargo containers.
The products are stored inside containers.
The containers are mainly of two dimensions: 20 and 40 feet.
Large storage capacity
Cheaper freight.
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Types of sea transport

There are two main modes of international maritime transport, then we tell you what it is.

LCL (less than container load)

As its name says, these are modifications that take up less space than the total of a complete container, so that container will be shared with the quantity of other suppliers.

FCL (Full container load)

This type of freight is used when the shipment requires total container space.

Advantages of Sea transport

1. LOW COST

Sea transport have the most competitive pricing. If the shipping doesn’t require high speed delivery, sea shipping is the best option for long distances.

2. GREAT STORAGE CAPACITY

Cargo Ships are ideal for the transportation of large volumes of merchandise, and in comparison with planes, it allows to transport liquids, gas products and dangerous materials, always with the necessary safety measures.

3. ADAPTABILITY

Cargo ships and containers have great adaptability for the merchandise transportation, giving the possibility to move basically any kind of goods.

4. LARGE DISTANCES

This method of transportation is ideal to travel long distance alway that time of delivery is not a priority. Due to the fact that our planet is covered in water, sea transportation allows easy access to a large number of destinations.

5. CERTAINTY

The security and stability cargo ships offer allows to transport merchandise even when climate conditions aren’t optimal. something other transportation methods just can’t offer.

6. LESS CONTAMINATION

In comparison with land transportation, sea transportation is the less contaminant .It’s just responsable for 12% of the contamination generated by economic activities.

Why to hire VOLCA Freight Forwarders services for your sea freight?

Companies that are looking to move a large amount of products face the decision to work with a freight forwarder or hire the carrier directly.

In VOLCA we have the ability to negotiate the best prices, plan the most efficient routes and select the most appropriate transportation method for your needs, always with the aim of optimizing profitability and reducing time that takes the delivery.

We are experts in the regulations, laws, procedures and processes required in international logistics, guaranteeing the success in sending your products.

Among the benefits we can offer as a freight agent are:

  • Advice on the most appropriate mode of transport
  • Have an extensive logistics network and transport agents
  • Have more control over the load
  • Ability to solve any problem in an agile way
  • Simplification of the process and procedures
  • Legal security and customs documentation in order
  • Experienced team in international transport
  • Fluid communication and customer service
  • Improvement of the competitiveness of the company
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