{"id":11421,"date":"2018-02-18T15:22:02","date_gmt":"2018-02-18T15:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/?page_id=11421"},"modified":"2025-01-08T15:57:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:57:49","slug":"container-shipping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/container-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Container Shipping &#8211; How It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container w-auto is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-header-without-image d-flex flex-direction-column justify-content-center\">\n    <h2 class=\"fs-32 fw-700 fs-xs-28 not-for-table-content\" id=\"heading-container-shipping-how-it-works\">\n        Container Shipping &#8211; How It Works    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-2 grid-col-xs-1\">\n                            <div class=\"\">\n                <div>Last updated on 08 Jan 2025<\/div>\n                <div>18 Feb 2018 . 5 min read<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works.jpg 869w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-768x311.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-320x130.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-370x150.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-414x168.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-600x243.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-372x151.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-450x182.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-380x154.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Container-Shipping-\u2013-How-It-Works-285x115.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container w-auto is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-buttons bg-anti-flash-white rounded p-24 h-100 xs-h-auto\" style=\"background-color: #f2f5f7 !important;\">\n  <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-1 grid-col-xs-1 mb-12\">\n    <h4 class=\"not-for-table-content fs-24 fw-700\" id=\"heading-most-popular\">Most Popular<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/\">\n        Introduction to Freight Forwarding      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/difference-between-igm-bill-of-entry\/\">\n        Import General Manifest (IGM) &#038; a Bill of Entry      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/fcl-full-container-load-versus-lcl\/\">\n        Full Container Loads vs Less than Container Loads      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/inbound-logistics-definition\/\">\n        Inbound Logistics      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/incoterms\/\">\n        Incoterms\u00ae 2020 Rules      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns country-quick-link is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-buttons bg-anti-flash-white rounded p-24 h-100 xs-h-auto\" style=\"background-color: #ebf5f4 !important;\">\n  <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-1 grid-col-xs-1 mb-12\">\n    <h4 class=\"not-for-table-content fs-24 fw-700\" id=\"heading-modes-of-transport\">Modes of Transport<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/air-freight\/\">\n        Air Freight      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/container-shipping\/\">\n        Container Shipping      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/ocean-freight\/\">\n        Ocean Freight      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/air-cargo-manifest\/\">\n        Air Cargo Manifest      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-buttons bg-anti-flash-white rounded p-24 h-100 xs-h-auto\" style=\"background-color: #e5f5ff !important;\">\n  <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-1 grid-col-xs-1 mb-12\">\n    <h4 class=\"not-for-table-content fs-24 fw-700\" id=\"heading-documentation-processes\">Documentation &#038; Processes<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/bill-of-lading-bl-bol\/\">\n        Bill of Lading (BL)      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/demurrage\/\">\n        Demurrage      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/telex-release\/\">\n        Telex Releases      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/reefer-containers\/\">\n        Reefer Containers      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/what-is-igst-sgst-and-cgst\/\">\n        IGST, SGST &amp; CGST      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/marine-insurance\/\">\n        Marine Insurance      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-buttons bg-anti-flash-white rounded p-24 h-100 xs-h-auto\" style=\"background-color: #E6FAFE !important;\">\n  <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-1 grid-col-xs-1 mb-12\">\n    <h4 class=\"not-for-table-content fs-24 fw-700\" id=\"heading-logistics-management\">Logistics Management<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/what-is-cfs\/\">\n        Container Freight Stations      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/what-is-cy-cy\/\">\n        Container Yards (CY)      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/dsv-tracking\/\">\n        DSV Tracking      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/shipping-management-software\/\">\n        Shipping Management Software      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/explained-port-and-starboard\/\">\n        Port &amp; Starboard      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container w-auto is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"bg-light-blue d-flex gap-16 h-auto p-16 rounded xs-flex-direction-column\">\n    <div class=\"\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"min-width:100px;max-width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e76723ef35540b976c89c84418177c23?s=160&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" class=\"w-100 rounded\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-span-2 col-span-xs-1\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-direction-column gap-16 fs-16 justify-content-between\">\n      <div class=\"fs-16 fw-700\">Brian Canup<\/div>\n      <div class=\"fs-14 fw-400 elipsise-2-line\" title=\"Brian Canup is a former Editorial &amp; Research Assistant at Trade Finance Global (TFG). He graduated with an MA in International Political Economy from King's College London, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.\">\n        Brian Canup is a former Editorial &amp; Research Assistant at Trade Finance Global (TFG). He graduated with an MA in International Political Economy from King&#8217;s College London, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <a class=\"text-black fs-12 small-link-arrow-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/posts\/?author=491\">\n          <span>\n            Latest Post          <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"min-height:100px!important;\" class=\"block-cta max-w-100 p-32 h-auto rounded sm-w-60 dark-mode bg-black align wp-block-acf-block-cta\">\n  <h4 id=\"heading-access-trade-receivables-and-supply-chain-finance\" class=\"fs-24 fw-700 elipsise-2-line dark:color-white not-for-table-content\">\n    Access trade, receivables and supply chain finance  <\/h4>\n  <p class=\"block-subtitle dark:color-white\">We assist companies to access trade and receivables finance through our relationships with 270+ banks, funds and alternative finance houses.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/get-trade-finance\/\" class=\"dark:text-black px-16 py-8 rounded bg-black text-white fs-14 fw-700 dark:bg-tale\">\n    <span>Get Started<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta p-24 h-auto rounded\">\n    <h4 id=\"heading-\" class=\"fs-24 fw-700 elipsise-2-line dark:color-white not-for-table-content\">\n      <\/h4>\n  <p class=\"fs-16 fw-400 dark:color-white\">Download the incoterms guide<\/p>\n  <div class=\"mb-20\">\n    <img loading='lazy' alt='Short-Incoterms-Guide-724&#215;1024' style='width:auto; height:200px'  width='auto' height='auto' src='https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-150x150.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-320x453.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-370x523.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-414x586.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-141x200.jpg 141w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-177x250.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-115x162.jpg 115w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-112x159.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-87x123.jpg 87w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1-134x190.jpg 134w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Short-Incoterms-Guide-724x1024-1.jpg 724w' \/>  <\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/login\/?redirect_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tradefinanceglobal.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F11421\"  class=\"dark:text-black px-16 py-8 rounded bg-black text-white fs-14 fw-700 dark:bg-tale\">\n      <span>Download<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contents\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-table-content h-auto bg-white auto\">\n    <ul class=\"table-content\"><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"bg-tale rounded p-24 h-auto\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Container shipping has been around for over 50 years, and it\u2019s standardisation started shortly after, led by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-shipping-containers\">What are shipping containers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Shipping containers are strong metal boxes that are used to transport goods from place to place. They are generally made of steel and designed to be robust enough to handle long shipments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Standardised containers have transformed the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/shipping-management-software\/\">shipping<\/a>&nbsp;and transport industry, allowing the transport of goods by rail, road and ship easily, as the containers can fit onto different forms of transport with ease. The standardisation of containers has helped increase efficiency and economies of scale when transporting the approx. $3tn of trade which goes through our transport systems each year, from aerosol cans to zebras!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shipping-container-sizes-width-length-and-height\">Shipping container sizes \u2013 width, length, and height<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">There are several different standardised container sizes, but we\u2019ve put the main three sizes here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:16px\">\n<li>20\u2019GP = 20\u2019DV = 20FT = 20\u2032 = 20 feet general purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40\u2019GP = 40\u2019DV = 40FT = 40\u2032 = 40 feet general purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40\u2019HC = 40\u2019HQ = 40 feet high cube<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-320x323.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-370x374.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-414x418.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-198x200.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-248x250.jpg 248w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-160x162.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-158x159.jpg 158w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-122x123.jpg 122w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/container-sizes-188x190.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">By keeping sizes to a particular standard, they can be used across numerous means of transport: rail, ship and road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 Types of Shipping Containers:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry storage containers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">These are the standard previously mentioned shipping containers, which are used to ship dry materials. They are normally 10ft, 20ft, or 40ft in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flat rack containers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">These contain collapsible sides that fold. They are ideal for shipping boats, equipment, and cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open side containers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">On this style, the doors to the containers can be opened completely on the side, which allows for wider loading of materials. This structure makes them ideal for shipping vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open top containers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">As per the title, these containers have no roof, which enables goods of any height to be shipped. This makes them ideal for items such as logs or machinery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refrigerated containers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">These are containers that are refrigerated. they are ideal for food stock or pharmaceutical goods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tanks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">These are designed to retain liquids (including fuels)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-freight-is-shipped-in-containers\">How freight is shipped in containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">There are two types of container packing, Full Container Load (FCL) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/lcl-less-than-container-load\/\">Less-than-container Load (LCL)<\/a>, or break bulk shipments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">For those looking to import a small quantity of goods that might not require a full container\u2019s worth of stock, it might be worth considering a Less-than-container load shipment, where a shipping broker or freight forwarder combines your supplier\u2019s goods with others in order to make a full shipment. The unit cost per kg is more than that of a full container load, but the total delivery cost will be less. We\u2019ve put together a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/fcl-full-container-load-versus-lcl\/\">comparison of FCL and LCL shipments here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The packaging used inside containers to transport in and out of containers either consists of pallets (or skids), which are often wooden or plastic supports for the load, often shrink wrapped, slip sheets made of plastic, or crates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-ship-a-container\">How much does it cost to ship a container?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The cost for shipping a container can vary greatly and there is no typical price. However, pricing does tend to depend on the size of the container being shipped and how far it has to go. In general, the bigger the container and the further the destination, the bigger the price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20ft container shipping cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The cost of a shipping a 20ft container can vary dramatically based on the origin and destination. For example, a 20ft container being shipped from New York to Hamburg would generally cost around $1700. That same 20ft container being shipped from New York to Vancouver will cost closer to $4500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">40ft container shipping cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">40ft containers are slightly more expensive to ship than 20ft containers. To ship a 40ft container from New York to Hamburg would cost around $2150. A 40ft container from New York to Vancouver would run nearly $6000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Pricing is one of the most important factors of shipping goods, but it\u2019s important to clearly understand the responsibility of the consignee (shipper\/ buyer) and the distributor or seller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The shipment of goods and responsibilities are clearly defined by incoterms \u2013 and there are about 13 different terms (which you can learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/incoterms\/\">here<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shipping-container-documentation\">Shipping container documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The two most important forms of documentation for shipping (and often quotes given by a freight forwarder) are the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/bill-of-lading-bl-bol\/\">Bill of Lading<\/a>&nbsp;(essentially the shipping contract), and the Freight Bill (the invoice for the cost of shipping the goods from A to B).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">In short, the buyer can arrange for their own freight agent and delivery, or deliver using the sellers freight forwarder (possibly incurring some form of mark up or cost).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Generally speaking, suppliers will give a quote for an ExWorks or Free on Board transport service when delivering goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>More Information:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/reefer-containers\/\">What are reefer containers?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video: Emma Maersk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Want to find out more? 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Personnel such as crane operators, lashers, clerks, and cargo equipment operators fall under this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customs clearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">After carefully analyzing the documentation for each container, customs officials may select certain containers for further inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pickup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">After the container has been cleared by customs, it is loaded onto a special truck trailer or chassis so it can be transported to the distribution centre. If the destination is far from the port, containers are often transported by train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Next, it is picked up from the port by a truck and transported to a distribution centre near the port, where the container is opened and individual order packets are separated and prepared for shipping. From this point, it is usually only a few days before the original client received their order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in Touch<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-content align bg-tale rounded p-24 h-auto fs-16 wp-block-acf-block-content\"style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;color: #002F4D;\"\n>\n    <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"16px\"}}} --><\/p>\n<p>Trade Finance Global has a network of freight forwarders, freight experts and shipping \/ logistics partners that can help you get your goods from A to B.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"16px\"}}} --><\/p>\n<p>Get in touch with our Freight Forwarding networking team here.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"bg-anti-flash-white rounded p-24 h-auto\" style=\"font-size:16px\">A footwear manufacturer needed to initially use a break bulk service to import sample footwear from numerous suppliers in China, before deciding on a preferred supplier to continuously manufacture and ship footwear for distribution in Eastern Europe. TFG had to work with its freight forwarding network to facilitate this, and use economies of scale to ensure reliable shipments to its warehousing hub. \u2013 James B, Footwear Manufacturer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-tale rounded p-24 h-auto is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Case Study<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-content align bg-white rounded p-24 h-auto wp-block-acf-block-content\"style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;color: #002F4D;\"\n>\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-106014 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Footware.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" 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