In the global trade, shipping occupies a very large market, and the demand is stable and huge. From a global point of view, shipping is one of the most important modes of transport in the international exchange of goods, and the proportion of cargo transport accounts for more than 80% of the total international cargo transport. From the domestic point of view, at present, about 95% of China's international trade goods are completed by sea, and sea transport is the largest mode of transport in China's foreign trade.
Sea freight calculation
Foreign trade sea freight generally have two ways: the first FCL sea freight calculation, FCL sea freight = basic sea freight + sea surcharge; The second kind of shipping LCL cost calculation, shipping LCL cost = according to the volume and weight calculation after taking the largest.
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FCL sea freight calculation
FCL sea freight = Basic sea freight + sea surcharge. Among them: the "basic sea freight" is set by the shipping company and will not change within a certain period of time. "Marine surcharge" is divided into: fuel surcharge, port congestion surcharge, etc. Usually, the price quoted by the freight forwarder is the "ALLIN" price, which is the sum of the above two costs.
1. Basic freight
Basic freight = basic freight per unit x FCL
2. Port surcharge
Port Surcharge 1 = Unit port surcharge x FCL (surcharge based on container number)
Port surcharge 2 = unit port surcharge × Votes (surcharge calculated by votes) Vote explanation: For example, if you arrange 2 20 'GP for a shipment, a bill of lading will be classified as one vote.
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Shipping LCL charge calculation
Sea LCL charge = the largest by volume and weight.
1. Calculated by volume = unit basic freight × total volume (unit of measurement :CBM - cubic number) (the minimum charge in Marine LCL is 1CBM, that is, your goods are less than 1CBM and you have to be charged by 1CBM)
2. Calculated by weight = unit basic freight × total gross weight (unit of measurement :TON - ton) (the minimum charge in Marine LCL is 1TON, that is, your goods are less than 1TON but also have to be charged by 1TON)
3. LCL surcharge calculation:
Port Surcharge 1:= LCL surcharge ×RT(surcharge based on RT)
Port Surcharge 2:= LCL surcharge x number of votes (surcharge based on number of votes)
(Explanation of votes: For example, if you arrange 2 sea LCL goods for a vote of goods, a bill of lading is classified as a vote, and this is generally less.)
Choose which shipping cost is more cost-effective
In general, the choice of which shipping cost is cost-effective depends on several factors:
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The quantity and size of the goods
If the quantity and size of the cargo are smaller, it may be more economical to ship LCL by sea;
If the quantity and size of the goods are large, it may be more cost-effective to ship by FCL.
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Destination and distance
If the destination is far away and the shipping time is long, the FCL shipping cost is relatively low;
If the destination is closer, the LCL fee may be more economical.
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Time crunch
If time is tight and the goods need to be delivered to the destination as soon as possible, air freight may be a better choice.
If time is relatively available, shipping is a more economical option.
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The level of service required
If a higher level of service is required (e.g. cargo tracking, insurance, etc.), FCL shipping may be more suitable;
If the level of service required is not high, the LCL charges by sea may be more economical.
Taking the above factors into consideration, you can choose the most cost-effective way of shipping fees according to the actual situation. Of course, when doing export business, you also need to pay attention to the packaging of goods, the preparation of transportation documents and customs duties and other related matters.
