Ocean transportation. International sea transportation of goods. What cargo can we deliver by sea?

Maritime transport began to be used for transnational freight transport many decades ago. And since then it has not lost any of its relevance. Freight transportation by sea vessels allows you to deliver cargo to anywhere on the planet. Moreover, even the country’s lack of access to the sea is not an obstacle to sea delivery. The cargo is simply delivered to the port of the nearest country by land transport, and then sent by sea.

Advantages of transnational maritime transport

The great popularity of sea transport is explained by its advantages:

reliability of transportation;

relatively low cost of the service;

the ability to transport very large volumes of cargo;

no restrictions on the types of cargo transported;

no need to undergo customs clearance in transit countries.

Transnational transportation of goods by sea is ideal for those shippers for whom the safety of cargo and the cost of delivery are more important than its speed.

Disadvantages of international sea freight

Of course, transnational maritime transport also has its drawbacks. In particular, these include:

complex logistics (requires interaction with many counterparties);

strict requirements for cargo containers;

low delivery speed;

dependence on weather conditions.

Types of cargo for transportation by sea

Most imports are imported into Russia in 20-45-foot containers, which not only reliably protect the cargo during transportation from various external influences, but also significantly simplify loading and unloading operations.

Transportation of goods by river transport today is a popular service that allows large quantities of cargo to be delivered over long distances.

You can order a cargo transportation service by water transport on our website using the feedback form, by calling or ordering a call back from the website.

Our company Fleet Nerud LLC carries out both water and road transportation of goods, and also offers removal of soil and construction waste with recycling. Many years of experience and established partnerships allow us to provide services for the delivery of general and large-sized cargo, including non-standard ones. The presence of our own freight trains equipped with platform barges and bunker barges of various carrying capacities allows us to deliver cargo to various regions of the country. Transportation by road is carried out in Moscow and the Moscow region.

In addition to organizing transportation by water, you may need cargo transshipment at the port, we also provide this service, please contact us!

Transportation of goods by inland water transport - advantages

Water transport plays a big role in the functioning of the transport system throughout the country. Water transportation of goods provides high profitability and has a number of advantages:

• the ability to transport goods over long distances;
• high level of carrying capacity of vessels, which allows delivering large quantities;
• mobility, i.e. if necessary, you can easily change the route;
• delivery of oversized cargo;
• low cost compared to other types of transport.

You can order a river transport service on our website using the feedback form SEND A REQUEST.

Important information: Water and road transportation of goods is carried out with departure from a point in Moscow or with a point of arrival in Moscow.

Transportation by inland water transport

Inland water transport carries out seasonal transportation of goods over medium and long distances along rivers, lakes and canals. Transportation by inland water transport is carried out within one shipping company over short distances or within several shipping companies.

The main advantage of such transportation is low tariffs. Delivery of goods by inland water transport is cheaper than by road or rail. In addition, when organizing ship transportation, less investment is required, since the creation of inland waterways occurs naturally.

Transportation by inland water transport implies strict adherence to deadlines, because loading is carried out in accordance with the time frame specified in the contract. Equally important is the timely meeting of cargo at the destination, otherwise the customer will pay for downtime and storage of the supplied products.

Features of cargo transportation by river transport

River transport occupies one of the leading places in the field of cargo transportation, especially in areas with low density of railways and highways. Transporting goods by river transport is much cheaper than other methods, but the cost of the service can be influenced by a number of factors:

• types of cargo;
• type of shipment (container, ship, small, groupage);
• types of rivers (small rivers cost more to transport);
• shipping company (climate and water route features, working conditions).

One of the activities of which is the transportation of goods by river transport, organizes the delivery of your cargo in accordance with the requirements for the safety of transported goods. We will develop a route in accordance with the wishes and capabilities of the customer and ensure delivery of cargo within the agreed time frame.

The recipient of the license must provide the required package of documents and an application, which are reviewed within 10 days and a decision is made. Next, a contract for the carriage of goods by sea is signed, the sample is standard, and you can view it earlier on the Internet.

The legislation provides for the creation of a duplicate license if it was previously lost. Also, this document may be canceled if the carrier violated the regulated rules and regulations, which entailed serious consequences in the form of environmental disasters, accidents and harm to the lives of participants in the process.

Rates

Freight by sea is the standard cost of transportation of 1 kg and cubic meters. meter of cargo over a certain distance.

It is formed in such a way that the costs of forwarders on the route and the minimum profit that can be received for the delivery service are taken into account.

Each company has the right to set its own prices, relying on a number of factors. Tariffs are set and confirmed by the management of the organization.

As a rule, all fares are seasonal, and even during the flight they may change slightly, which should be indicated in the contract.

Tariff formation is influenced by:

• cargo parameters;
• delivery range;
• season;
• type of luggage, according to international classification;
• type of transportation (domestic, international, intercontinental);
• Additional services.

At the same time, the cost of delivery is not affected by the value of luggage, packaging and insurance. Service at ports and towing services are additionally paid for.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the tariffs for sea container transportation. Prices are as follows:

The profitability of sea transportation depends, first of all, on the season and reasonable pricing policy, which directly affect the number of clients in a particular company.

Types of containers

These are special boxes for comfortable and safe sea transportation of any type of luggage. Containers come in different types: closed, open and without sides.

They comply with international ISO standards and allow even multimodal transportation in the same boxes, which simplifies and reduces the time of loading and unloading goods.

Classification of sea containers:

• G.P. or DC containers with a standard length, inside which single large loads or a large number of goods without packaging can be transported;
• HC, HQ up to 2.7 m high (considered high) and with a standard length designed for oversized luggage; PW(increased width);
• O.T. or UT They have an open top and facilitate the transportation of oversized cargo. The top is covered with a tarpaulin and equipped with special fastenings;
• container FR presented as an open platform with end barriers to contain oversized cargo and equipment;
• B.C. And B.U. have holes for loading and unloading bulk materials;
• HTC- reinforced steel containers for heavy cargo;
• VT, TC- ventilated containers for goods that are adversely affected by condensation;
• RE, RT, RS- containers with refrigerators for transporting products;
• TC- tankers for liquefied gases.

All these types of containers are presented in the service of Russian maritime translators. They undergo thorough and regular inspection, just like a vehicle, because the integrity of the cargo and the possibility of a successful operation depend on their good condition.

Online cost calculation

On the official websites of many transport companies there is a convenient service in the form of an online calculator, which allows you to comfortably calculate the cost of transporting a specific amount of goods and over a certain distance.

The calculation window for from Russia to the USA (with stops) will look exactly like this.

Using this online calculation, you can know in advance the amount that will need to be paid for the delivery of your goods.

Transport companies

Nowadays, in the field of maritime cargo transportation, you can find a sufficient number of companies in port cities that are ready to provide transportation services.

The following companies are considered the main ones in Russia:

You need to get acquainted with the full list of their services, payment features and terms of the contract only when talking with the manager.

Product packaging rules

It is necessary to select packaging and pack cargo according to standards, using a special algorithm of actions.

Carriers are guided by them and know that:

• it is necessary to select the appropriate type of packaging for specific luggage;
• the packaging must withstand the loads during loading and unloading operations;
• compliance with climatic and weather conditions;
• compliance with customs requirements;
• possibility of repeated baggage reloading;
• Possible ventilation for certain types of cargo.

When stowing cargo, voids must be prevented. Only current markers should be used on boxes and old ones should be removed.

Transported exclusively in certified containers. For fragile goods, boxes with internal seals are used.

Oversized sea freight

For sea transportation there is also a classification that provides for, in other words, large-sized ones.

According to its parameters, luggage must exceed a length of 14 m, a width of 3.4 m and a height of 3.4 m. For cylindrical goods, the width is replaced by the diameter. This includes heavy cargo weighing over 35 tons.

Such luggage is loaded into boxes and moved on board the ship using special equipment and provides for its own transportation conditions, that is, the presence of reliable fastening systems with which maritime transport must be equipped.

International transportation

The main ports from which international cargo transportation is carried out are located in Chita; Novosibirsk, Vladivostok, Novorossiysk and St. Petersburg.

The routes are carried out through the Black and Baltic Seas and end in the PRC; countries of the Far East; to the Mediterranean and Africa, to Europe and to North and South America. That is, with the help of sea transport from Russia, cargo can be delivered to any continent on Earth.

The high level of safety of cargo transportation, the low cost of these services and the ability to transport large quantities of cargo across all continents contribute to the increasing popularity of sea transportation.

The number of such companies is growing every year, which contributes to the development of coastal cities, and increased competition affects the improvement of service.

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Our company uses sea transportation to transport a large number of goods or large cargoes that no other transport can handle. We have direct contracts with leading alliances of carriers of this type of transport, we interact with port authorities, shipping and stevedoring companies.

It is possible to organize sea transportation of goods within different sea basins. This makes it possible to quickly deliver large consignments of goods to almost any country in the world, especially dangerous goods. We operate in the largest ports of the country: in St. Petersburg, Nakhodka, Vladivostok, Novorossiysk and others. The cost of sea transportation services includes: delivery and stuffing of container(s), terminal handling of container(s), intra-port forwarding, work with ro-ro and oversized cargo.

Main ports of activity

• Saint Petersburg;
• Ust-Luga;
• Novorossiysk;
• Port of Azov;
• River port of Rostov-on-Don;
• Vostochny (Nakhodka);
• Vladivostok.

International sea freight transportation is superior to others in terms of price-quality ratio if you need to send goods between continents.

Why is RTL Group one of the leading companies in the field of maritime transportation?

The key to achieving a leading position is our experience, knowledge and global network.

We offer services for FCL And LCL transportation, oversized transportation, intermodal transportation with short transit time (up to 22 days from the Far East to Moscow).

Advantages of transporting goods with RTL Group of Companies

• Guaranteed location and equipment availability (at competitive rates)
• Alternative shipping options through partnerships with leading ocean carriers
• Ability to offer regular schedule, frequent shipments

Sea transport: facts and figures

• 14 years of experience in the global shipping industry
• Wide global network of ocean carriers
• Specialists in maritime transportation and customs clearance of RTL Group of Companies are located in all major ports of the Russian Federation.

Experience in consolidation of sea cargo transportation

RTL Group's maritime transport specialists organize the transportation of groupage cargo around the world and develop individual solutions to meet your unique needs.

We combine our knowledge, experience and extensive geographic coverage with in-depth local understanding to develop your optimal itinerary. Our goal is to develop your business; we help identify new directions and optimize existing ones.

• Teams of specialists in transportation of consolidated cargo in major ports of the Russian Federation
• Strategically located Container Freight Stations (CFS)
• Optimal routes (direct or overload) to ensure fast and reliable transportation on time
• Dedicated stations in all major ports and coverage for all indirect routes worldwide

The development of economic ties with the Asian region increases the load on shipping lines. The bulk is carried out on board ships. No less popular destinations are China, Vietnam, and India. These countries have become the largest suppliers of electronics, household goods, industrial equipment and food. Sea freight transportation allows for the delivery of large consignments of goods with virtually no restrictions on tonnage.

To ensure that fragile cargo reaches the recipient without damage, appropriate packaging is selected. Safe shipping, as well as other goods classified as perishable, is carried out in refrigerated or thermally insulated containers.

Large and heavy cargo (weighing more than 35 tons) is transported by sea cargo ships - ro-ro vessels (vessels for wheeled vehicles), dry cargo ships. Focusing on the recipient's region, sea transportation is organized through European (Germany, Baltic) or Russian ports. carried out to the large Far Eastern port “Vostochny”, Nakhodka and the Baltic “St. Petersburg”.

International sea freight transport is regulated by the Brussels Convention. According to it, it is necessary to correctly draw up a bill of lading or a charter agreement (to fully load the vessel). Oversized and bulky cargo is delivered on board using special equipment. It must be labeled and packaged (protruding and fragile parts) appropriately. When fastening, the influence of weather conditions and the pitching of the vessel are taken into account.

Organization of sea transportation

Depending on the tasks and type of cargo, vessels with suitable characteristics are selected. Sea transportation has several main forms:

1. Liner shipping – transportation services between specific ports are provided on a regular basis. Lines can be one-way, owned by one country or company, common - served by several shipping companies, and conference lines. The latter option is organized for ocean lines used by several countries or shipping companies. Advantages of the form: stable schedule and prices, wide agent network.
2. Trump shipping is irregular shipping used to move certain types of cargo. The main part of the vessels is universal; they can transport general and bulk cargo.

Various types of vessels are used in maritime transport:

Ro-Ro vessels are similar in appearance to ferries and can be unloaded horizontally. They are used when transporting cars and goods on Euro pallets.

Dry cargo ships – used for the transportation of piece goods, suitable for heavy but small-sized goods.

Container ships - a characteristic feature is an open area above the holds, designed to accommodate containers. The holds are equipped with guides for securing containers.

Advantages of sea freight transportation

Sea freight transportation has several undoubted advantages over other modes of transport:

1. Affordable rates.
2. Possibility of transporting oversized and heavy cargo, large quantities of goods.
3. Safety. Goods are under control during loading and transportation. allow you to optimize the movement of cargo between vehicles and protect it from external influences.