Most of today's ocean freight is shipped inside of a container. This reduces handling by all parties involved in the transportation chain reducing costs as well as:
• Keeps freight out of the weather elements • Prevents pilferage and theft • Increases carrier productivity by allowing faster loading and unloading of a vessel
There are a large amount of container types and variations today, Swift Water Sales and Rentals Inc. can advise you on specific details. Payload details are subject to prevailing over-the-road weight limitations applicable in individual countries and states. Commodities weight to cube ratio will also play a part in the amount of volume that can be loaded in a specific container type.
