x Does your business have orders sent by sea and need to find a compatible container suitable for the type of goods?
x Do you want to know how many common types of sea shipping containers are there today?
x Are you wondering what type of container you should choose for ocean shipping? Which shipping unit has the best reputation?
Sea freight services at Proship Logistics will list common types of Containers used in sea transport for businesses to choose to suit the type of goods. In addition, PROSHIP.VN also highlights information related to cheap sea container shipping services to North-South and Internationally for you to refer to and contact when you need to use the service.
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Common types of containers used in sea transport
Sea transport by Container has many advantages, bringing many benefits to shippers and service providers. Below, Proship will list the common types of containers used in sea transport today:
Department store containers
General purpose container (dry container) is often used to transport dry goods. Because grocery containers are not equipped with equipment with refrigeration and temperature adjustment functions like some other containers. Therefore, they cannot transport goods that require temperature preservation.
Bulk cargo containers
Container - Bulk Bulk container is one of the types of sea containers that allows dry bulk cargo (such as cement, ore, grain, etc.) to be loaded by pouring from the top down through the loading mouth and unloading at the bottom or next to.
It has a shape similar to a department store container, except that the loading mouth, unloading door and bottom are specially designed for flexible opening and closing.
Specialized containers
Specialized containers for transporting certain items such as cars, livestock, etc.
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- Containers for transporting cars: Containers are designed into trusses, usually without roofs or covers, used to transport complete cars.
- Containers carrying livestock and animals: With a special design, the vertical wall/front wall has a small mesh for ventilation and the bottom part of the wall has holes to drain dirt for easier cleaning.
Open top container (open top container)
Open-roof containers are designed quite specifically in most types of sea containers. Because it does not have an upper wall to serve loading and unloading goods through the roof. After loading, the roof will be covered with oilcloth. This type of container is used to transport machinery or long timber.
Flat rack containers (Flat rack containers)
Flatbed containers are most commonly used to transport oversized, oversized, and oversized goods with extremely large tonnage. Structured with 2 removable flexible steel walls, helping users to load and unload goods more easily.
Tank containers
Container (tank container) is designed as a large tank with stainless steel material to carry large weight goods. This container is used to carry dangerous and non-hazardous liquids such as chemicals,...
The structure includes a frame designed according to ISO standards, with a tank installed inside. This tank holds liquids pumped from the tank.
Insulated containers (Cold containers)
Insulated containers for transporting goods with special temperature requirements. The design has walls and roof covered with insulation, a floor made of aluminum, and a T-T structure so that the air in the compartment circulates along the floor and to empty spaces on the floor.
Insulated containers usually maintain hot/cold temperatures, but in Vietnam refrigerated containers are more widely used. Refrigerated containers can transport many types of seafood, fresh products, etc. that need to be stored at low temperatures.
Which type of container should I choose when transporting goods by sea?
These are the most common types of containers used in sea transport listed by Proship. Businesses have different products, so depending on the purpose of use and the product, choose the right type of container.
Size, weight, and shape of goods are some of the characteristics that help businesses decide on the most compatible container type.
* For example: If a business wants to export frozen goods, they should choose an insulated container to always maintain the temperature in the container, ensuring the quality of the goods inside reaches the destination safely.
Businesses can contact Logistics Service Providers for detailed advice and choose the appropriate sea container to optimize costs.
Which unit provides the best reputable sea container transport service?
DOOR TO DOOR SEA CONTAINER FREIGHT LIST
Customers can refer to Domestic Sea Container Shipping Prices HERE
With the safe, cheap sea container shipping service at PROSHIP LOGISTICS , you can send retail and whole goods without having to worry about loss or damage of goods. We are committed to bringing the best service value to businesses with a smooth shipping schedule, delivering goods to recipients at the best freight rates.
Along with the North-South sea container transport service, Proship is also pleased to introduce the service of sending goods to the US by sea container with competitively cheap shipping rates to the US. Shipping time from Vietnam to the US by Container depends on: Location of departure/arrival port; Shipping time: Holidays; weather conditions; Type of goods transported; Procedures and documents: Quarantine, inspection, providing import-export documents,...
It also depends on the port of call in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego, Brownsville,...
Sea container shipping charges at Proship
North-South/International (USA) container shipping price by sea is NOT FIXED and depends on:
- According to delivery conditions: Door – CY, CY – Door, Door – Door, CY – CY?
- According to the weight of the goods?
- By nature of goods: Ordinary goods, heavy goods, chemical goods, high value goods, fragile goods, bad smelling goods, goods requiring special loading,...?
- By season: High season, low season, rice season, Tet season...?
- Quantity of goods shipped regularly or not, quantity shipped by shipment...?
- What type of container do you choose to transport goods to North-South/International (USA)?
- Type of goods packed into container: Special container, open top, Flat rack...?
- Shipping/receiving address?
Reasons to choose Proship sea container transport service
Reasons to choose Proship sea container shipping service:
- North-South/International sea freight rates are always cheap and competitive;
- Proship associates with major domestic shipping companies and units with brands on the market;
- Arrange items, regular shipping frequency, large ocean shipping capacity, no quantity limit;
- Clear contract, stipulating the responsibilities of the North-South/International sea container shipping unit;
- Consulting carefully and appropriately on shipping methods to help customers optimize shipping costs;
- Compensation policy for goods at market price if errors are detected by the Carrier;
- You can track orders directly via Websites/information from the consulting staff;
- Many service packages: CY-CY, Door to Door shipping or according to Incoterms terms in the contract.
Proship has shared with customers the popular types of sea containers today. Your business can consult in advance to choose the right type of container for sea transport that is compatible and meets all the shipping criteria you set. If you have any questions, please contact Hotline 0909 344 247 for answers.
