Ocean Freight Services
NTC Logistics
NTC Logistics provide international ocean freight services across the world to our prestigious clients with high quality level of services with reasonable cost.
Ocean freight services are the transportation of goods by sea, primarily using containerized cargo ships for international trade. These services are cost-effective for large volumes of goods, though slower than air freight, and include a range of logistics like container management, documentation, customs clearance, and tracking.
Types of Ocean Freight
Full Container Load (FCL)
A single shipper uses an entire container for their goods.
Less than Container Load (LCL)
A shipper shares a container with other customers, which involves additional steps like consolidation (combining shipments) and deconsolidation (separating them) at a container freight station.
RORO, Breakbulk
RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off) is highly efficient for self-propelled and wheeled cargo like vehicles. Breakbulk handles oversized, non-containerized cargo individually lifted by cranes.
Components of The Ocean Freight Service
Container Management
This includes the loading, unloading, and securing of goods within containers at ports.
Documentation
Essential documents, such as the Bill of Lading, are managed for customs clearance and legal compliance.
Customs Clearance
Services to help navigate and clear customs regulations in different countries are often included.
Port Storage
Facilities are used to temporarily store goods before they are loaded onto a ship or after they have been unloaded.
Shipment Tracking
Many providers offer real-time tracking to monitor the status and location of the shipment.
Key Applications & Advantages
Mode of transport
Goods are packed into standardized shipping containers, which are then loaded onto cargo ships for transport across oceans.
Cost-effectiveness
It is generally the most affordable method for moving large quantities of goods over long distances, with a single vessel able to carry thousands of containers.
Global reach
Ocean freight is essential for international trade, with over 90% of global trade being transported this way.
Capacity
It can handle a wide range of cargo, including both standard containerized goods and large, oversized, or bulk items.
Intermodal transport
Standardized containers can be easily transferred from a ship to a truck or train without the cargo needing to be reloaded, a process known as intermodal transport.
