Are there any sea freight costs? What are the costs of sea freight?

Nowadays, cross-border e-commerce platforms have relatively high profits. Many friends choose to do cross-border e-commerce platforms. Similarly, there are also friends who shop on cross-border e-commerce platforms. The cost of cross-border e-commerce is much higher. Will the cost of shipping thc be inevitable?

Is it inevitable that the cost of shipping thc by sea will be incurred?

THC, the full name of which is Terminal Handling Charges, is translated as terminal handling charges. Simply put, it refers to the fees required to be paid for loading and unloading operations of goods at loading and unloading ports. THC is charged by the terminal to the cargo owner/customs broker/freight forwarder to support the wages of employees, sling maintenance, site cleaning, etc. in loading and unloading operations. Although the handling fee is collected by the terminal, it is ultimately charged in the freight according to the volume or weight of the goods, and the specific calculation method needs to be confirmed with the shipping company or freight forwarder.

What are the ocean shipping costs?

In addition to THC, the ocean freight costs also include the following:

1. Freight: Freight is the fee paid by the cargo owner to the carrier, calculated according to the volume or weight of the cargo. The specific charging standard and calculation method of freight are related to the transportation route and flight. For example, the cost of goods from China to the United States may be different from the cost from China to the United Kingdom or Australia.

2. Bunker Adjustment Factor: Since ships need to use fuel during transportation, as fuel prices fluctuate, shipping companies may charge a fuel surcharge. This fee is also calculated based on the volume or weight of the cargo.

3. Seal Fee: Before the goods are exported, they need to be sealed and inspected by the import and export customs to ensure that the goods are not illegally opened or stolen during transportation, so a seal fee needs to be paid.

4. Customs Declaration Fee: After the goods arrive, they need to go through customs declaration procedures, submit customs clearance documents and document processing fees.

5. Stevedoring Charge: If the goods are shipped in containers, the shipping company is responsible for loading the goods into the container and securing them safely in the container, so Stevedoring Charges may be incurred.

The cost of sea transportation is not necessarily incurred. It depends on the type of goods and whether the transportation process is smooth. Sea transportation also needs to go through customs. When opening a store on a cross-border e-commerce platform, you must pay attention to your own profits.

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