Due to the large carrying capacity of ships, sea freight is the best way to transport heavy or oversized cargo. Different containers of various sizes can accommodate oversized sea freight. The smallest container height is 20 feet and the largest available is 45 feet.
If you are shipping heavy and oversized shipments by sea, we recommend that you ship with Full Container Box (FCL) to maximize your costs.
Tips for reducing costs when transporting heavy loads
Shipping heavy and oversized cargo can get very expensive. But there are ways to keep costs down.
1. Adjust the packaging
Packing can expand the cargo even further, and sometimes this is not recommended if you want to save on shipping costs. However, you can adjust the packaging by reducing packaging, packing more product into one container, or deflating the plastic packaging. These can reduce the space your cargo takes up and reduce costs accordingly.
2. Consider bulk shipping
If you're a frequent shipper, you can make the most of your shipping costs by maximizing less frequent orders. For example, consider shipping orders in bulk rather than weekly. This scheduling strategy will reduce your vessel and cost per shipment. However, for time-sensitive cargo, this may not be a viable option.
3. Correct container type
There are other costs associated with different sized containers. For example, moving a 40-foot container is more expensive than driving a 20-foot container. So it will help if you have a good idea of the size of the selected container.
