Ocean freight calculator: Instant shipping rates
Instant shipping quotes for your FCL and LCL shipments
FREIGHT CALCULATOR
Benefits of our sea freight calculator
In a world where shippers want everything quick and fast, a turnaround time of two days for shipping rates no longer cuts it. iContainers’ ocean freight calculator eliminates that problem by providing instant shipping quotes.
- Search from over 250,000 ocean freight rates in seconds
- Get the most updated container prices from main carriers
- Facilitate future searches by saving your ocean freight quotes
- Customize quotes by selecting the services you need
- Get a detailed breakdown of the final shipping price
- Quote globally from any place at any time
- Quote your ocean cargo shipment in seconds and book in minutes
- Sort quotes by prices or routes
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The story behind our sea freight calculator
Carlos and Ivan, two young employees at a customs agency, had just lost a customer who came around looking for an instant freight quote. Because it was the end of a working day on Friday, the earliest they could obtain it was the following Monday. Unacceptable for the client, Carlos and Ivan lost the deal. That sparked a mission: to create an online tool to facilitate the ocean freight quoting and booking process. With that, the iContainers ocean freight calculator was born.
Tips on using our sea freight calculator
Before using our ocean freight shipping calculator, you need to decide if you’ll be shipping FCL or LCL. Here’s a step-by-step look at the process:
- 1. Enter container type and/or cargo volume, and select the number of containers or packages, depending on whether it’s FCL or LCL.
- 2. Select your preferred ocean freight shipping rate.
- 3. Select any additional and/or optional services you may require.
- 4. Select your preferred departure date.
- 5. Select whether you need warehouse storage.
- 6. Enter your billing details.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Freight Calculator
An ocean freight calculator is a tool that can help you estimate your shipping costs and transit times for your international shipments.
To use it, input the pertinent details about your shipment, including the origin, destination, container type, cargo volume, etc. After that, you’ll receive an instant estimate of ocean freight shipping rates.
You should use an ocean freight calculator to quickly and accurately estimate your shipping costs. It provides real-time data, allowing you to plan your budget and shipment schedule accordingly.
Whether you’re a first-time shipper or are seasoned in international shipping, an ocean freight calculator can be a valuable resource for simplifying ocean freight logistics and making informed decisions about your shipment.
Various factors influence ocean freight rates, including the following:
- Distance between the origin and destination
- Container size and type (i.e. LCL or FCL)
- Seasonality and demand
- Fuel costs
- Port fees
Shipping cargo across longer distances will incur higher ocean freight rates. It’s the same when shipping during peak seasons, where shipping fees are prone to increase. Your ocean freight shipping cost will also differ depending on the container shipping option you select, whether LCL or FCL.
Additional costs to consider are fluctuating fuel costs, which impact shipping rates, and port fees charged by the origin and destination ports.
Our ocean freight calculator allows you to select your preferred container shipping option: FCL or LCL. When entering your shipment details, select the appropriate type to receive an estimate tailored to your choice.
Ocean freight costs are updated regularly to reflect market changes. We ensure that our calculator provides you with the most accurate and latest data available. You can rely on iContainers’ ocean freight calculator to estimate your shipping costs and plan your budget accordingly.
Yes. Our calculator estimates shipping costs for multiple destinations and trade lanes. Just input your country details to compare rates and find the best option for your needs and budget.
Our ocean freight calculator accounts for standard fees and surcharges, such as fuel costs and port fees, to provide you with a comprehensive estimate. To understand specific charges, review the detailed breakdown of costs.
Our ocean freight calculator allows you to select the container type you need for your cargo, including standard 20-foot and 40-foot containers, high cube containers, and reefers. Choose the option that suits the requirements of your cargo.
Yes. Our ocean freight calculator can provide rates for special cargo shipments, such as oversized or hazardous materials. Simply enter the details of your shipment as accurately as you can to receive a precise, customized rate.
Our ocean freight calculator provides highly accurate rates. They are based on real-time marketing data and consider the details of your shipment.
However, the calculator only provides estimates. Due to unforeseen factors, such as last-minute surcharges, the actual cost of your shipment may vary slightly.
Yes. After calculating your estimated costs, iContainers allows you to book your shipment directly. We aim to save you time and simplify your logistics planning.
If your destination isn’t listed in the calculator, don’t hesitate to contact iContainers’ support team. We can provide you with a customized quote and additional information about shipping to less common destinations.
Definitely, our ocean freight calculator is designed with first-time shippers in mind and is made to be intuitive and user-friendly. Our tool can help you get the best estimates and simplify shipping logistics.
Yes. Our ocean freight calculator provides a detailed breakdown of costs, including the base rate, surcharges, and additional fees. With our calculator, you can get a transparent quote to help you understand and plan your shipping expenses effectively.
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