AboutNicola Zheng Expertise All issues from sourcing, import, customs clearance, binding ruling, consumer safety testing, freight forwarding, terms of payment, US-based distribution (to retailer or e-commerce based).
Experience I work for an consumper product importer/distributor that imports from China, India, and Pakistan. I deal in both front end (dealing with retailers) and back end (dealing with overseas factories and agents).
If I can calculate the number of days (Load (5) + Sea voyage (4)+ Discharge (10) + Delay factor (2)) that the vessel is likely to be required for, can i use this data to get an approximation for shipping cost?
Or is this too crude a method?
Many thanks,
Amman
Answer Hi Amman,
Freight cost depends on a lot of factors, I do not believe the number of days has an impact. However, whether the cargo load is loose cargo or full container load, whether you have an annual shipping contract with any particular steamship line or forwarder. However, for approximation purpose, you may want to inquire with your forwarder about the per cbm rate (rate per cubic meter)for loose cargo and container rate for 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft HQ containers along with each container's usable cbm in order to put together a decent estimate for each shipment.
