International Shipping FAQ

The total shipping price for ocean container consists of 2 parts: loading charges and ocean freight charges.

Ocean freight charges are based per container, so you're paying the same price regardless how much cargo is packed or how much weight it carries. We, the international shipping companies, usually have a contract with fixed rates with a vessel operator.

However, warehouse loading charges depend on the type of cargo and volume. It should be easy to understand: it cost more in time, materials and labor to pack 200 loose boxes inside the container than 3 pallets. OR you'd expect to pay more for loading 3 cars inside the container than just 1. To receive an accurate estimate for the total container shipping charges - be ready to provide a list of all your items so that the overseas shipping company can  give you a valide rate quote.

To sum up: there's no fixed price for overseas shipping per container. The total price will depend on the ocean freight (origin and destination) and export warehouse loading charges (number and size of units, vehicles, packages, etc.)