Sea Freight from China: Your Guide to Economical Shipping

# Sea Freight from China: Your Guide to Economical Shipping Sea freight from China is the most economical option for large quantities, but it requires good planning and understanding of operations. ## Types of Sea Freight ### 1. Full Container Load (FCL) - Full container for your goods only - Suitable for large quantities - Higher security for goods - Lower cost per unit **When to use:** - Quantities that fill a full container - Valuable or sensitive goods - Want full control ### 2. Less than Container Load (LCL) - Partial shipment in shared container - Suitable for medium quantities - Higher cost per unit - Longer time for consolidation **When to use:** - Quantities that don't fill a full container - Want to save cost - Time is not urgent ## Container Sizes ### 1. 20-foot Container - Length: 6 meters - Capacity: 33 cubic meters - Load: approximately 21 tons - Suitable for heavy goods ### 2. 40-foot Container - Length: 12 meters - Capacity: 67 cubic meters - Load: approximately 26 tons - Suitable for light and large goods ### 3. 40-foot High Cube Container - Length: 12 meters - Capacity: 76 cubic meters - Load: approximately 26 tons - Suitable for very light goods ## Advantages of Sea Freight ### 1. Low Cost - Much cheaper than air freight - Suitable for large quantities - Significant cost savings ### 2. Large Capacity - Can ship huge quantities - Suitable for large and heavy goods - Flexibility in sizes ### 3. Variety - Multiple container types - Options for cooling and heating - Open containers ## Disadvantages of Sea Freight ### 1. Long Time - 20-45 days for arrival - Possible delays - Requires advance planning ### 2. Risks - Higher risk of damage - Possibility of losing goods - Weather impact ### 3. Complexity - More documents - Complex procedures - Requires expertise ## Sea Freight Steps ### 1. Booking - Book container - Set shipping date - Confirm prices ### 2. Preparation - Prepare goods - Close container - Seal securely ### 3. Documentation - Bill of lading - Commercial invoice - Packing list ### 4. Tracking - Track container - Review status - Prepare for arrival ### 5. Receipt - Receive container - Inspect goods - Complete procedures ## Important Tips - Choose appropriate container size - Use good packaging - Secure goods - Plan for time ## Why Dinoora? Dinoora offers comprehensive sea freight services from China, with full management from booking to delivery.