For most export companies, the key factor in choosing a freight forwarder is the freight quotation, which is out of cost control considerations. The cost of shipping includes many aspects. For example, in the cost of shipping from China to Southeast Asia and other regions, in addition to shipping fees, a series of fees related to containers also account for a large proportion, and some of the costs may need to be borne by the cargo owner. So, what are the costs surrounding containers? Lets come look.

Discharge container fee

When the container enters the port, the terminal has not yet opened for container collection, so it cannot enter the port. The convoy will find a place to drop the containeres and drag them in after the port area opens. At this time, there will be a discharge container fee.

Pre pickup fee

The pre-collection container usually needs to be picked up before the normal pick-up date under special circumstances, so as to obtain the container number, fill in the manifest or other information. The fee incurred at this time is called the pre-collection fee. The pre pickup fee is usually borne by the guest.

Container detention charge

In order to speed up the circulation of containers and avoid backlogs, shipping companies have set a free period for containers. Within this time limit, the goods occupying the container can be free of charge, and beyond the time limit, the goods occupying the container need to pay a fixed fee, which is the “container detention charge”.

Pre-entry fee

After packing, the container of the ship has not opened the port, and the terminal is not allowed to enter the port. Fees incurred for early port entry if the application is permitted.

The port opening date has not yet arrived, and you are in a hurry to complete the operation ahead of time, so how should you choose between the pre-entry fee and the discharge container fee?

The discharge container fee depends on the fleet, and each fleet has different charging standards. Pre-entry feel is generally more fixed and cheaper than discharge container fee, but not all port areas can be pre-arrival. From the safety point of view, it is also preferred to choose pre entry, which can avoid emergencies the next day and has a high degree of safety.

Exchange container fee

The cost of moving the container. The reloading fee is generally caused by changing ships. Generally, the position of the container on the ship is planned. Once the ship is changed, it is inevitable to dump the container. For example, in the process of shipping, each sea area has requirements for the tonnage and route of the ship. Some ships are not suitable for certain sea areas or do not take a certain route, or it is not economical to take a certain route, which will cause the goods to be transferred to other ships.

Pick up container fee

The cost of taking out the container from the station to the customs for machine inspection.

Loading fee

A fee for carrying the container back to the container truck when the goods need to be transported after customs clearance.

Return container fee

It is the cost of returning empty containers after the imported goods are pulled to the factory after unloading, and vice versa for exports. In export freight, if the factory or freight forwarder has already picked up the container from the storage yard, but for some reason (such as the goods are not in time), the container is not packed in the end, resulting in the container being returned empty, the shipping company will charge a certain fee to the factory , the cost is generally 80% of the towing cost.

Unstuffing/Devanning(charge)

It is the fee charged when the customs or commercial inspection needs to unpack the goods and then fork out the goods for inspection.

Special wharf charge

It is the fee charged for the delayed container when the container is sent to the designated terminal or storage yard later than the specified port cut-off time, in order to catch up with the ship, and the storage yard is just willing to receive the goods.

In order for the container to be loaded smoothly, it is necessary to clarify these costs and make judgments in advance. With the continuous development of China’s foreign trade, the demand for shipping from China to Southeast Asia/Middle East and other regions is also increasing. In order to better control costs, professional international freight forwarding companies are required to provide complete logistics solutions to avoid unnecessary shipping for you. container cost.

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