Do you require international ocean freight transportation services?

As a licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) for both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than Container Load (LCL) shipments, our ocean freight forwarding experience at Crane Worldwide Logistics allows us to be your client advocate when negotiating with the increasingly large ocean carriers and shipping lines.

To help improve your supply chain efficiency and support shipping your cargo via ocean freight, our relationships with our ocean freight cargo partners allow us to create the best shipping options for our clients, ensuring your cargo is managed cost-efficiently. We partner with the global carriers to provide the best transit times covering all major ports to provide the most productive ocean freight solution for your business.

A great alternative to air freight, our ocean freight experts work with a range of ocean shipping carriers. Our services include:

• Project Cargo Management and Breakbulk / OOG for your particular equipment needs by ocean freight.
• Transload / Palletization / Deconsolidation and Distribution Center bypass are all shipping services available.

Our door-to-door ocean transportation service, as well as our purchase order management and consolidation/deconsolidation methods, are all conducted with high service levels without a contractual obligation. International shipping is becoming increasingly complex, and we are here to partner with you to assist you with your ocean shipping needs. Whether FCL shipments or LCL sea freight shipments, Crane Worldwide can manage all of your documentation with competitive rates for your shipment providing complete ocean freight services.

How is International Ocean Freight shipping changing?

There has been much change in the import and export markets, notably in the ocean freight and carrier market, the consolidation of some of the significant ocean freight players and IMO regulations. Our relationships with our crucial ocean freight shipping partners can benefit your overall sea freight strategy, and we will work with you as your client advocate to ensure you have the best ocean shipment profile to address your logistics needs.

What is the cost of shipping by sea freight?

Costs depend upon the type of shipping service you require, a number of factors to consider when planning your ocean freight shipment: Container size, Transit time, Cargo type, Cargo weight, Cargo dimensions and Incoterms, we can also assist with customs brokerage, reach out via the contact below for more information. Ocean shipping capacity availability can vary significantly, we are here to help you navigate any challenges you are facing with your ocean freight needs and develop customized solutions that can support your business. 

What is a GRI (General Rate Increase) in shipping?

A General Rate Increase in shipping is applied by the carriers dependent upon demand. It is a general rate that is applied across base rates on specific lines. These sea freight rate adjustments are made during a specific time frame as a surcharge. Crane Worldwide Logistics works in close partnership with our clients and carriers to communicate when a GRI is expected. 

All services shall be performed subject to the terms and conditions of Crane Worldwide Logistics’ bill of lading and the FMC Essential Terms Tariff, which may be found following the link below.

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