Ocean Freight—Factors that Influence Total Cost

Whether you’re moving overseas or you’re shipping your company’s goods internationally, you’ll likely use an ocean freight forwarding service. I.T.N. Consolidators, a sister company of Amerijet, has been providing reliable, affordable ocean shipping services since 1990.

To make the ocean freight process as simple and clear as possible, we’ve come up with a list of factors that influence the total cost of getting your goods from point A to point B. Keep these in mind as you prepare your shipment.

• Packaging and labeling—Of course, you need to have the right supplies to properly pack your goods to ship them across the world. Make sure all of your goods are packed properly to protect against any breakage or damage during transport. For large shipments, your goods will probably be shipped in a container. Always consider the cost of packaging when preparing your shipment.

• Inland transportation—Do you need help transporting your shipment to the port of origin? If so, there are inland shipping services available upon request. However, you should know this will increase the total cost of shipping your goods to their final destination.

• Ocean freight price—This is the actual price for shipping your goods by sea to their destination. Most ocean freight services allow you to receive free quotes on their website. Always keep in mind that these online quotes are typically estimates and not necessarily the exact cost of shipping your goods.

• Customs and other taxes—Lastly, there are additional customs fees and other taxes that must be paid for international ocean freight shipping. To determine how much these fees will cost, speak to a customer service representative at I.T.N. Consolidators or Amerijet.