Sea Freight Forwarding Services

Sea freight offers the following advantages for transporting goods:

• Sea freight shipping services can be a cost-effective option, especially for large or heavy shipments.
• Sea freight has the capacity to handle high volumes of cargo efficiently.
• Sea freight cargo can often be larger in size than that which can be carried via air or road, so it is perfect for oversized and overweight goods.
• Sea transport provides access to global trade routes and allows for the transportation of goods to remote locations.
• Sea cargo services are known for their reliability and for the safety measures put in place to protect the shipment during transit.
• Using sea freight can be a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation than air or road, as it produces comparatively lower carbon emissions.

The length of time sea freight shipping takes depends on a number of factors, including how far the goods are travelling, the particular port the goods are travelling to and what the standard clearance times are within the destination port. For an estimate of how long your goods will take to reach their destination via sea freight shipping, contact Clarke Global Logistics.

To choose the right shipping container size for your cargo, consider the dimensions and weight of your goods. Measurements must be accurate so that the right size of the container can be chosen. If you aren’t sure, consult with our experienced team at Clarke Global Logistics, who can provide expert guidance based on their extensive knowledge in this field.

Yes, Clarke Global Logistics is fully equipped to handle oversized and overweight sea freight shipments.

FCL (Full Container Load) shipping refers to a mode of transportation where an entire container is utilised by one shipper for their cargo. It is suitable when the shipper has enough goods to fill a whole container, ensuring maximum space utilisation and cost efficiency.

(The alternative to this is when you need to ship Less than a Container Load (LCL), in which case, your goods share a container with other cargo.)

At Clarke Global Logistics, we offer sea freight services for a wide range of special cargo. This includes but is not limited to oversized and heavy items, perishable goods, hazardous materials, vehicles and machinery. Our experienced team ensures safe handling and efficient transport for all types of special cargo via sea freight.

RORO shipping is a method used for transporting vehicles and other wheeled cargo. The process involves the vehicles being driven onto a specialised vessel called a RORO ship, where they are securely stored and transported to their destination. This type of shipping eliminates the need for cranes or lifting equipment, as the vehicles can simply roll on and off the ship using ramps. The other advantage is that there is no requirement to disassemble and reassemble cargo in order to ship it. This makes it an efficient and cost-effective way to transport large quantities of wheeled cargo internationally.

Clarke Global Logistics offers a comprehensive range of services for sea freight, including customs clearance and biosecurity requirements. Our team is experienced in handling all aspects of the shipping process to ensure smooth and efficient operations. With our expertise, we can assist with navigating through customs procedures and ensuring compliance with biosecurity regulations. Trust us to handle your sea freight needs confidently and reliably.

The documentation requirements for sea freight with Clarke Global Logistics include a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list and any necessary permits or licences. These documents are essential for customs clearance and ensuring the smooth transportation of your goods by sea.

Whilst no form of goods transport is entirely environmentally friendly, sea freight is considered to be a more eco-friendly mode of transportation than air or road transport, due to its lower carbon emissions. The level of emissions can depend on the age of the ship, on the grade of fuel it uses and on what systems it uses to filter emissions. (More modern ships tend to be more eco-friendly.) Carbon emissions are not the only factor at play, however. For more information on which mode of transport has the higher carbon footprint, see a comparison here.

Yes, Clarke Global Logistics can provide warehousing and storage solutions for sea freight shipments. Contact us to find out what solutions are available for storing your cargo.