Ocean
International ocean freight means moving cargo between countries by vessel through the port system. It is the most common mode of all and carries more than 80% of global cargo volume.
Morning Logistics takes rates and space directly from the carriers and handles the full document set. We also take the cargo groups many companies turn down: dangerous goods, out of gauge cargo, bulk and charter shipments.
Scope of work
Full container load shipments in 20ft, 40ft and 40HC. Booked against the weekly sailing schedule, with space held in advance through peak season.
Groupage consolidated at a CFS warehouse and charged by cubic metre (CBM). Suits small consignments, samples and companies with too little volume for a full container.
Dangerous goods classified under the IMDG Code. We prepare the safety data sheet (MSDS), file the declaration and obtain the carrier’s approval before the cargo is packed.
Out of gauge cargo carried on flat rack or open top. The lashing plan is worked out in advance and surveyed before the unit goes to the yard.
Coal, ore, agricultural products and clinker on charter terms, for high volume consignments that do not go into containers.
Vehicles and self propelled equipment driven straight onto the vessel over the ramp. No container needed, so handling costs at both ends come down.
Oversized and heavy machinery and equipment, with the lashing plan, the lifting plan and a survey before it is loaded on board.
We take the route, cargo type, weight and target timing, then come back with the price and the sailing schedule within the working day.
We book with the carrier, release the empty container order and fix the packing date.
Packed at the warehouse or at the yard, with tallying, sealing and photographs of the condition.
VNACCS e-declaration, following the assigned channel through to release of the declaration.
We issue the B/L, send the document set and stay on the cargo until it is delivered at destination.
Specifications
| Container type | Internal dimensions (L x W x H) | Payload | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft (20DC) | 5.90 x 2.35 x 2.39 m | approx. 28 tonnes | approx. 33 CBM |
| 40ft (40DC) | 12.03 x 2.35 x 2.39 m | approx. 26 tonnes | approx. 67 CBM |
| 40ft high cube (40HC) | 12.03 x 2.35 x 2.69 m | approx. 26 tonnes | approx. 76 CBM |
| 40ft reefer (40RF) | 11.58 x 2.29 x 2.26 m | approx. 27 tonnes | approx. 59 CBM |
| 40ft flat rack | 12.08 x 2.40 m, no side walls | approx. 40 tonnes | out of gauge in height and width |
Figures follow the ISO container standard and vary slightly by carrier and container age. Actual payload also depends on the road limits on the haulage leg.
A cheap rate is not always cheap. The total cost of a shipment depends on the lane, the carrier, whether the space holds in peak season, and whether the documents are clean.
Get in touch for advice on the lane and a free ocean freight quote.
Leave a phone number and your coordinator comes back with a quote within 24 hours. To send documents or ask something more detailed, use the full form.
Related services
Copyright © 2026 Morning Import Export - Agency - Logistics Company Limited.
