With decades of experience in maritime brokerage, we navigate the complex port ecosystem of Canada and North America with efficiency. We strategically serve major ports, creating optimized logistics corridors between Canada, the United States, Mexico, and international markets.
Ocean Freight Shipping for Your Large-Volume Cargo
As an experienced freight forwarder, Trans-Inter Logistik fully understands the complexities of ocean and vessel transport, turning the challenges of maritime navigation into business opportunities for your company. Our ocean freight service meets the needs of importers and exporters seeking the optimal balance between cost, capacity, and reliability—particularly for bulk goods, industrial equipment, and regular shipments that sustain your supply chain and global logistics operations.
Maritime shipping remains the backbone of international trade and the global maritime economy, moving over 90% of the world’s goods across the oceans. When your operations require moving large volumes over long distances while optimizing logistics costs, ocean freight becomes your most strategic solution.
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What Is Ocean Freight Shipping?
Ocean freight uses global port infrastructure and waterways to efficiently move your cargo from one port to another. This Trans-Inter Logistik solution enables you to transport significant volumes at competitive freight rates through cargo ships, container vessels, and other merchant marine vessels:
- Raw materials and bulk products via barges
- Industrial equipment and heavy machinery
- Imports from China and Asia
- Vehicles via roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ships
- Chemicals via chemical tankers and oil tankers
This mode of transport offers unmatched capacity with optimal economies of scale for your intercontinental shipments.
1. Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping
FCL service is ideal when your volume justifies an exclusive container. We coordinate the provision of 20’, 40’, or 40’ High Cube containers, as well as specialized containers. This containerized shipping guarantees the integrity of your cargo from origin port to destination port, minimizing risks and optimizing transit times via regular shipping lines.
2. Less-Than-Container Load (LCL) Shipping
Our LCL shipment service allows you to share container space for smaller volumes. This consolidation reduces shipping costs while maintaining flexibility for regular shipments. Our expertise ensures safe handling and proper separation of cargo.
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The Expertise of a Specialized Shipping Broker and Shipping Agent
Our team knows customs regulations and road control requirements in every region inside out. This allows us to anticipate clearance issues and resolve them before they complicate your business. This in-depth knowledge is what makes the difference: we secure you better rates and shorter transit times because we know exactly how to navigate each destination’s regulations and how to choose the right carrier.
Why Choose Trans-Inter Logistik for Your Sea Freight Needs?
Thanks to our strategic alliances with leading global shipping lines, shipowners, and port terminal operators, we guarantee privileged access to container shipping capacity and the most competitive rates on the market. Our network includes major ocean carriers such as MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, and Hapag-Lloyd, as well as specialized regional shipping companies serving niche markets with their modern container vessels.
This exceptional connectivity with the maritime shipping industry and seaports enables us to provide flexible solutions tailored to your budgetary and scheduling constraints—no matter the complexity of your international supply chain, even in times of port congestion.
Advantages of Ocean Freight Shipping
Maritime transport offers unique benefits for large-volume international trade. Our services address modern logistics challenges while meeting maritime safety standards and your sustainability goals.
Exceptional Ocean Transport Capacity
Modern container ships carry thousands of containers per ocean crossing. This economy of scale ensures highly competitive pricing for importers and exporters of large volumes. Hybrid sail-powered vessels even provide innovative eco-friendly options.
Global Port Coverage
Access all international markets through the world’s major ports. From Canadian ports to Asian facilities via the Suez Canal, and to Europe and Latin America via the Panama Canal, we create efficient maritime corridors. Our expertise ensures smooth navigation in international waters and high-traffic shipping lanes.
Specialized Container Types
- Standard (Dry Van): General dry goods
- Refrigerated (Reefer): Cold chain for perishable products
- Open Top: Over-height cargo
- Flat Rack: Oversized machinery
- ISO Tank: Bulk liquids and chemicals
Intermodal Solutions with Advanced Technology
Our approach combines ocean, rail, and road transport with cutting-edge technology to create seamless door-to-door logistics corridors. This integration eliminates transshipment interruptions and ensures continuity in your supply chain. Unlike air freight, which is limited in capacity, our sea freight solutions offer maximum flexibility.
Trans-Inter Logistik – Your Ocean Freight Management Partner for Expanding Into Global Markets
A Complete Solution for All Your Needs
- Air Transport: Express delivery for your urgent shipments
- Road Transport: Door-to-door service from ports to your facilities
- Rail Transport: Cost-effective solution for long-distance land freight
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We orchestrate your entire maritime logistics, from loading at the origin port to final delivery.
Our integrated management of the maritime supply chain eliminates uncertainties that can compromise your operations. By coordinating all stakeholders—shipping lines, port operators, customs, and ground carriers—we provide you with full visibility and seamless execution of your international shipments.
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How Are Ocean Freight Rates and Shipping Tariffs Calculated?
Ocean freight pricing is based on a complex structure that takes multiple variables into account. The volume or weight of your cargo (whichever is more advantageous for the carrier), the type of container required, the chosen shipping route and waterway, seasonal surcharges, and port terminal fees are the main components of the total cost listed on the Bill of Lading.
Market fluctuations also play a role, including fuel prices (BAF – Bunker Adjustment Factor), currency adjustments (CAF – Currency Adjustment Factor), and supply-and-demand conditions on trade lanes. As an experienced freight forwarder, we continuously negotiate with multiple ocean carriers to secure the best available rates for you.
Why Work With an Ocean Freight Broker?
- Consolidated Negotiating Power: Our combined shipping volumes with those of our clients give us significant leverage with carriers. This collective strength allows us to secure preferential market freight rates, guaranteed space allocations during peak seasons, and higher service levels than what you could obtain individually.
- Proactive Management of Maritime Challenges: Our expertise enables us to anticipate and resolve common shipping issues—port congestion, strikes, weather disruptions, regulatory changes—before they impact your operations. We maintain contingency plans and alternative routes to ensure supply chain continuity.
- Error-Free Maritime Documentation: The complexity of international shipping documentation—Bill of Lading, cargo manifest, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates—requires specialized expertise. Our team is fully versed in these requirements, eliminating risks of delays or penalties caused by administrative errors.
What Are Typical Transit Times in Sea Freight?
Transit times vary significantly depending on routes and chosen services:
- Asia–North America (Pacific): 14–21 days for direct services
- Europe–North America (Atlantic): 7–14 days depending on ports
- South America–Canada: 15–25 days including transshipments
- Middle East–Montreal: 25–35 days via the Mediterranean
- Express ocean services: 20–30% faster than standard transit times for an additional premium
Our team constantly analyzes routing options to identify the fastest and most reliable services for your specific needs. We evaluate direct versus transshipment routes, departure frequencies, and carriers’ historical reliability to optimize your delivery timelines.
What Types of Ocean Freight Cargo Require Special Attention?
- Dangerous Goods (IMO/IMDG): Safe transport under IMDG Code with specialized documentation, approved packaging, and proper onboard segregation to meet maritime safety standards.
- Refrigerated Cargo: Maintaining cold chain integrity with constant temperature monitoring, controlled atmosphere, and backup generators for food and pharmaceutical products shipped from China and other origins.
- Industrial Projects & Oversized Cargo: Special coordination for heavy machinery with load engineering, reinforced lashing, and specialized lifting equipment at port terminals.
- Vehicles & Rolling Equipment: RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) services via specialized vessels or secure containerization with corrosion protection and professional lashing.
- High-Value Goods: Sealed containers with GPS tracking, comprehensive cargo insurance, and enhanced security protocols throughout the shipping process.
- Passenger Transport: While our primary focus is freight, we also coordinate with mixed-use vessels that transport both cargo and passengers on specific routes.
What do Ocean Shipping Companies Do and How Do They Support Global Trade?
Ocean shipping companies operate the vessels that transport cargo across international waters, moving more than 90% of global trade. They provide containerized shipping for FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load), bulk cargo services, and specialized solutions such as reefer containers for perishables or RoRo vessels for vehicles.
By working with freight forwarders and logistics companies, ocean carriers connect major ports of departure and destinations worldwide, ensuring reliable cargo movement within international shipping regulations.
What are Customs Clearance Procedures in Sea Freight Shipping?
Every international shipment must go through customs clearance procedures, which verify documentation, assess duties and taxes, and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations. Missing or incorrect paperwork can cause delays. Working with seasoned logistics professionals ensures smooth clearance and reduced risk of penalties.
What is Containerized Freight and How Does it Support Multimodal Shipping?
Containerized freight refers to goods transported in standardized containers, which can be easily transferred between ships, trucks, and trains. This system is the backbone of multimodal shipping, allowing seamless cargo movement across different modes of transport without unloading the goods.
It reduces handling time, minimizes damage, lowers port fees, and simplifies freight calculation. Containerization also enables door-to-door shipments, making global logistics services more efficient and cost-effective.
What Role do Ocean Freight Forwarders Play in Cargo Movement?
Ocean forwarders (or ocean freight forwarding companies) act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers. They manage cargo movement from the port of departure to the destination, negotiating rates, booking vessel space, and overseeing ocean freight management services such as consolidation, warehousing, and cargo tracking systems.
What is Buyer Consolidation vs. Seller Consolidation in Ocean Freight?
- Buyer consolidation combines shipments from multiple suppliers into one container, reducing costs and optimizing ocean freight volume.
- Seller consolidation, on the other hand, groups goods from one seller for different buyers in a single container.
Both methods help lower costs, simplify logistics services, and streamline door-to-door shipments.
How Important is Cargo or Shipping Insurance in Sea Freight?
Cargo insurance coverage protects businesses against financial loss due to theft, damage, or accidents during transit. Since ocean freight shipping involves long distances and multiple handling points, insurance is essential. Most logistics companies recommend coverage that accounts for the cargo weight and declared value of goods.
Do Logistics Companies Provide Ocean Freight Tracking Systems for Door-to-Door Shipments?
Yes! Many logistics services include advanced cargo tracking systems that provide real-time visibility from pickup to delivery. This is particularly valuable for door-to-door shipments, ensuring businesses monitor delays, customs status, and vessel movement throughout the shipping process.