Global Transportation & Logistics Freight – Seaport Hub

 

What is SeaFreight?

 

Sea freight is a method of transporting large quantities of goods using transport vessels. The goods are packed into containers and then loaded onto a vessel. A typical cargo ship can carry around 18,000 containers, SeaFreight UK which means that sea freight is a cost-effective way to transport large quantities over long distances.

 

Shipping is just a cog within the machine that forms a supply chain network. Some companies choose to use a specific 3PL so that their products are shipped safely and legally. As mentioned in our top 5 benefits of 3PL, Global SeaFreight one of the main benefits of these providers is that they already know all the requirements and you won't have to hire a shipping company for every item.

 

Once you have committed to a shipping company, it will pick up the goods from your supplier and move them through the port in one of the ways mentioned above. It is worth noting Seaport Hub UK that delivery times should include a delay in movement through the port on each side, as they have to go through customs.