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If you require international sea transportation for your cargo, Atlantic Project Cargo is here to help. Our full range of shipping services ensures that your shipment is transported safely and efficiently to its destination.

Advantages Of Sea Transportationโ€‹

Ocean shipping has many advantages, making it a popular choice to transport cargo internationally. One of the major advantages is cost. International ocean freight rates are more cost-effective than air transportation, especially for large or heavy loads. It is also more environmentally friendly, producing fewer carbon emissions than air or land transportation.

 

Sea shipping also has the capacity for large and heavy cargo. Ships can carry a much larger volume and weight of freight than planes or trucks, making it the preferred mode of transportation for oversized items, such as machinery and vehicles.

Types Of Overseas Cargo Shippingโ€‹โ€‹

Depending on your needs, there are several types of overseas cargo shipping:
  • Roll-on/roll-off (RORO) shipping is suitable for vehicles that can be driven onto and off the ship, such as cars and trucks;
  • Flat rack shipping is for oversized or heavy cargo that cannot be contained in a standard shipping container;
  • Reefer or refrigerated shipping is for perishable goods that require temperature-controlled transportation;
  • Breakbulk/bulk shipping is for large quantities of loose cargo such as grains, coal, or ore;
  • Dry shipping container shipping is for general cargo that can be contained in a standard container.

At Atlantic Project Cargo, we provide expert guidance to help you choose the best overseas cargo services for your shipment. Our team of shipping professionals has extensive experience in international sea transportation and is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our clients.

How to ship heavy equipment via ocean freight?

Container Shipping Methods: FCL And LCL

Containerized cargo can be transported using two shipping methods: Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL).

The two most common shipping container sizes are 20-foot and 40-foot containers. 20-foot containers can accept up to 1,172 cubic feet (33.2 mยณ ) of goods, whereas 40-foot ones can fit slightly over double: up to 2,366 cubic feet (67.7 mยณ).

 

Full Container Load (FCL) is best suited for shipping large volumes or quantities of goods: 529 cubic feet (15 mยณ) is typically the minimum. Shipping FCL guarantees that at least one standard shipping container is filled exclusively with your products.

Less than Container Load (LCL) is best suited for shipping slightly smaller quantities of goods. Typical FCL shipments are 35 to 529 cubic feet (1 to 15 mยณ)ย  enough to fill a portion of a containerโ€™s space but not enough to load one to capacity. LCL containers are consolidated with products from other shippers to ensure each contains a full load.

Sea Container Types And Container Dimensionsโ€‹

20' Dry Container
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internalโ€จheight
2.39 m
7.9 ft
Internalโ€จlength
5.9 m
19.4 ft
Cubic capacity
33.2 m3
1,172 cft
40' Dry Container
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.39 m
7.9 ft
Internal length
12.03 m
39.5 ft
Cubic capacity
67.7 m3
2,389 cft
20' Flat Rack Container
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal length
5.6 m
19.5 ft
Cubic capacity
32.7 m3
1,154 cft
40' Flat Rack Container
Internal width
2.4 m
7.9 ft
Internal height
2.14 m
7.0 ft
Internal length
11.6 m
39.8 ft
Cubic capacity
62.2 m3
2,195 cft
40' High Cube Dry Container
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.7 m
8.9 ft
Internal length
12.03 m
39.5 ft
Cubic capacity
76.4 m3
2,696 cft
45' High Cube Dry Container
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.7 m
8.9 ft
Internal length
13.56 m
44.5 ft
Cubic capacity
76.4 m3
3,035 cft
20' Open Top Shipping Container
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.38 m
7.8 ft
Internal length
5.9 m
19.3 ft
Cubic capacity
32.5 m3
1,147 cft
40' Open Top Shipping Container
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.38 m
7.8 ft
Internal length
12.03 m
39.5 ft
Cubic capacity
66.4 m3
2,343 cft
20' Platform Container
Payload capacity
31.26 t
68,980 lbs
Internal width
2.44 m
8 ft
Internal length
6.06 m
19.9 ft
Tare weight
2.7 t
6,041 lbs
40' Platform Container
Payload capacity
39.3 t
86,656 lbs
Internal width
2.44 m
8 ft
Internal length
12.19 m
40 ft
Tare weight
2.7 t
6,041 lbs
20' Reefer Container
Internal width
2.29 m
7.5 ft
Internal height
2.29 m
7.5 ft
Internal length
5.44 m
17.9 ft
Cubic capacity
28.3 m3
999 cft
40' Reefer Container
Internal width
2.28 m
7.5 ft
Internal height
2.25 m
7.4 ft
Internal length
11.56 m
37.9 ft
Cubic capacity
28.3 m3
2,093 cft
40' High Cube Reefer Container
Internal width
2.29 m
7.5 ft
Internal height
2.40 m
7.9 ft
Internal length
11.58 m
38 ft
Cubic capacity
67.3 m3
2,380 cft
45' High Cube Reefer Container
Internal width
2.27 m
7.4 ft
Internal height
2.55 m
8.4 ft
Internal length
11.6 m
38 ft
Cubic capacity
67 m3
2.365 cft
20' GOH Container
Internal width
2.29 m
7.5 ft
Internal height
2.29 m
7.5 ft
Internal length
5.44 m
17.9 ft
Cubic capacity
28.3 m3
999 cft

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