Sea Rates Freight Forwarder in Malaysia

with better shipping rate from Malaysia

Competitive ocean freight and stable space
The destination charge is lower than the market price for LCL.
Free warehouse service.
Container loading supervision service in any city inMalaysiaa.
Vast experience in out of gauge (OOG) goods shipping.
Door to door service.

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FCL Sea Rates Freight Forwarder in Malaysia

FCL is describe shipments that consist of a “full container load,” or a shipment that only has one consignee in a single container and is not being shared with other shippers. Standard container sizes are 20′ and 40′ containers; both sizes offer standard and high cube sizing.TNS can provide you fcl Sea rates freight forwarder in malaysia

LCL Sea Rates Freight Forwarder in Malaysia

When your cargo is less than the loading capacity of the container and not enough to fill 20 feet or 40 feet of container space, you should choose LCL transportation. Your goods will be loaded in the same container as others’ goods, and the shipping costs will be shared proportionally. Tns can provide LCL sea rates forwarder in malaysia

Bulk cargo Sea Rates Freight Forwarder in Malaysia

Non regular goods (coal, ore, wood, grains, etc.) are suitable for bulk cargo transportation. These goods do not need to be loaded in containers and can be transported cross-border using bulk carriers, which can significantly reduce transportation costs..

OOG (Out of Guage) Sea Freight Shipping from Malaysia

If your goods are of huge size or have bulky protrusions that are not suitable for standard containers, you should choose to ship oversized goods by sea. It is recommended to choose over limit transportation for goods such as wind turbine blades, trailers, aircraft parts, construction machinery, and power generation equipment. Tns can provide OOG sea rates forwarder in malaysia

Roll-On Roll-Off Sea Freight Shipping from Malaysia

Roll on/roll off shipping services are the best choice for car shipping. TNS has many years of experience in this field and is the preferred choice for roll on/roll off ship sea rates forwarder in malaysia services in Malaysia.

How much does sea freight cost?

The price of sea rates forwarder in malaysia is influenced by many factors, such as container loading method, cargo volume, cargo weight, sea route, temporary additional fees, and other additional fees. These price fluctuation factors directly lead to significant differences in the final sea freight prices.

1. FCL or LCL ?

FCL is suitable for large-scale freight transportation, providing privacy and security for your goods. The right to use the entire container belongs solely to the shipper, which can reduce the shipping cost of individual items for large quantities of goods. LCL combines your goods with other goods to fill the entire container, and your LCL sea rates are relatively low. It is suitable for sea transportation of small quantities of goods, and the transportation method is relatively flexible.

2. Cargo weight and Cargo volumn

The shipping cost requires a comprehensive calculation of the volume and total weight of the goods. For general goods, the shipping cost is usually calculated based on the total volume of the goods. If your goods are lightweight and large volume products, the unit billing price is usually determined by multiplying the volume by a conversion factor. After calculating the total cost for volume and weight separately, the higher one will be chosen as the cost for this sea freight.

3. Sea route

Different shipping routes will have a significant impact on shipping costs. The longer the distance of the shipping route, the more shipping fees you will pay. It is obvious that the shipping cost from Malaysia to Japan is much lower than the shipping cost from Malaysia to the United States.

4. Temporary Additional Fees

Temporary surcharges on sea waybills typically include war risk surcharges, peak season surcharges, general rate increases, general exchange rate recovery, or emergency rate recovery. When maritime vessels must pass through conflict zones of war, certain additional fees will be levied. When the peak season for sea transportation arrives, shipping companies will charge a certain amount of peak season surcharges.

5. Other Additional Fees

Other surcharges typically include overweight surcharges, special equipment surcharges, IMO surcharges, and mobile manifest system filing fees. These additional fees are relatively rare and are generally levied on heavy cargo transportation in non-standard containers or special maritime projects.

What are the Incoterms for sea freight?

For those who are new to international trade and shipping services, some international shipping terms may cause confusion. TNS has prepared some common international shipping trade terms for you to choose the best shipping method.

1. Free on Board Shipping (FOB)

FOB refers to the sea freight ship on which the seller is responsible for transporting the goods to the port designated by the buyer within the time specified in the contract. All expenses and potential risks incurred before the goods are loaded onto the sea freight vessel shall be borne by the seller. The seller is responsible for handling the export procedures of the goods, paying export tariffs, and providing relevant shipping documents. Simply put, the risk classification point for FOB is the ship’s side. The seller is responsible before crossing the ship’s rail, and the buyer is responsible after crossing the ship’s rail.

Choosing FOB trade method poses less risk to the seller, has no responsibility, and is relatively easy to operate. For buyers, they can freely choose the shipping schedule and shipping route, which is beneficial for reducing transportation costs. The FOB trade method is suitable for both buyers and sellers to trust each other and have a good trade relationship with each other.

2. Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF)

CIF refers to the seller’s responsibility to load the goods onto the buyer’s designated sea freight vessel at the loading port, date or deadline specified in the contract, bear all costs and risks before loading the goods onto the hold, handle export procedures, pay export taxes, provide relevant shipping documents, and insure the goods against transportation risks in case of loss or damage during transportation. CIF, like FOB, defines the ship’s side (discharge port) as the boundary between risk and responsibility. The difference is that CIF increases the insurance cost for goods transportation compared to FOB. The seller increased the cost and increased the risk, while the buyer reduced the risk of loss of goods..

3. Cost and Freight (CFR) Shipping

In CFR the seller delivers when the goods are on board and cleared for export. The seller pays for freight to transport the goods until the final port of destination. However, the risk transfer occurs when goods are on board. This term is used in ocean and inland waterway transportation. The contract must specify the exact port of discharge, whereas the port of loading is optional. The risk and delivery happens at the port of loading. The seller covers the cost of freight until port of discharge. The buyer covers discharge and import clearance cost.

4. Delivery Duty Paid (DDP)

DDP refers to the seller bearing all related costs until the seller delivers the goods to the buyer and conducts customs clearance at the designated destination. In DDP, the seller is required to pay for unloading fees. The DDP method will entail significant risks for the seller. The seller is required to bear additional customs duties, value-added tax, and other destination related fees for the goods in addition to paying for sea freight.

How to choose the best sea freight forwarding service provider?

1. Cargo Type

Different types of goods require the selection of suitable maritime vessels. For example, ores and grains are suitable for roll on/roll off ships, cardboard packaging goods are suitable for standard container ships, and fresh meat products are suitable for refrigerated container ships. The greater the strength of a shipping agency, the more types of shipping vessels it can provide.

2. Maritime route network

The development of maritime route networks determines whether maritime service providers can provide you with better services. Developed shipping routes can provide you with more options for delivering goods.

3. Ocean freight budget

The shipping cost may vary significantly due to shipping routes, service items, insurance items, etc. The lowest price does not necessarily mean the best shipping service. We suggest that you consult multiple shipping agencies for more comprehensive quotations.

4. The reputation of a shipping agency

You should look for a shipping agency with a good record in handling your cargo type and route. They should have a good reputation, have received industry certification and awards.

5. Communication and service skills

Positive communication and coordination skills are essential for ocean freight forwarding companies. Even if you are new to international freight, they can still solve any maritime related problems for you with years of professional experience.

6. Contract Review

Before signing the contract, you should carefully review the contract to ensure that the shipping agent clearly states the price, scope of service, insurance terms, and handling of special circumstances for this shipping service.

International Container Shipping Process: The Step by Step Guide

The international container shipping process mainly includes cabin booking, pre declaration of cargo information, transportation of goods to the port, container loading of goods, inspection of goods, issuance of bills of lading, loading and unloading of goods, sea transportation, unloading of goods, and customs clearance. The main difference between different shipping modes for buyers and sellers lies in the risk of cargo transportation.

1. Cargo hold booking

The shipper shall directly or have the shipping agent apply to the shipping company for booking cargo space, and sign a cargo transportation contract based on the specific situation and delivery requirements of the goods.

2. Transport of goods to the dock

The shipper transports the goods to a designated centralized storage and gathering place, usually a container yard at the port or a cargo storage warehouse at the port. TNS supports door-to-door delivery services, and we will arrange container trucks to your factory to receive the goods and transport them to the port of origin.

3. Container loading

The staff at the dock or yard will properly load your goods into the container according to the shipping documents. TNS can also provide you with container loading supervision work to ensure that the goods are not squeezed or hit.

4. Customs inspection and box sealing

Customs staff will inspect the goods in the container, and only goods that meet the inspection and quarantine regulations and transportation standards can be allowed for cross-border transportation. After the goods are inspected and found to be correct, the dock staff will seal the containers for management.

5. Issue ocean bill of lading

The shipping company or shipping agent will issue a bill of lading information to the shipper after the container is sealed. These bill of lading information are crucial. After the goods arrive at the destination port, the recipient needs the bill of lading information to retrieve the goods.

6. Container loading and transportation

The port staff will uniformly lift the sealed containers onto the shipping vessel. The vessel will transport containers to the destination port according to a fixed sea route.

7. Unloading and picking up cargo

The container is unloaded after successfully arriving at the destination port. The consignee shall pick up their own goods from the shipping company or shipping agent by presenting the freight bill of lading.

What documents are required for sea Freight ?

The international shipping process is relatively complex, and there are many documents required to complete the entire process from loading the goods to picking them up. Usually, a shipping agency will assist you in completing these paperwork tasks. In order to help you better understand the process and experience the professional services of TNS cross-border transportation company, we will provide you with a detailed introduction to these maritime related documents.

1. Freight bill of lading (B/L)

A bill of lading is a document with legal effect. It is a proof of ownership of the goods and a proof of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier. Bill of Lading, abbreviated as B/L. The Bill of lading is one of the most important documents of presentation of credit .By Sea is Master B/L & House B/L . By Air is Air Way Bill (AWB).

2. Commercial invoice

A commercial invoice is an important document used for customs clearance. It provides essential information about the exported goods, such as their description, value, quantity, and terms of sale. Customs authorities use this invoice to assess applicable taxes, duties, and import regulations.

3. Container Packing list

A Container Packing List details the contents of a shipping container, including goods descriptions, quantities, weights, dimensions, and packing methods. It helps customs verify contents, ensures compliance with regulations, aids in inventory management, insurance claims, and efficient unloading.

4. Certificate of origin (C/O)

A Certificate of Origin (C/O) is a document that proves where your goods were made. It’s important for international trade, helping determine tariffs and trade rules. Customs in the importing country use it to verify the origin of the goods

5. Insurance certificate

An Insurance Certificate proves your shipment is insured during transport. It details the coverage, value of the goods, and policy terms, protecting your shipment against damage, loss, or theft.

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