Shipping rate inquiry form

Freight Rate Inquiry

Freight rate inquiry plays an important role in obtaining accurate information and financial planning in the import and export of goods. Shipping costs may vary greatly depending on the method of sea, air, land or combined transportation, type of cargo, distance, ancillary services, etc. In this section, we have examined the factors affecting shipping rates, especially sea, air and land transportation, to help you choose the best way to inquire about the price in each of the transportation methods and consider important points about how to calculate it.

Sea freight cost inquiry

Sea freight, which allows the transportation of heavy and bulky cargo, is usually suitable for heavy loads and shipments weighing more than 500 kilograms. Sea freight is more economical in terms of cost and price compared to air freight. Of course, shipping sea freight may also involve additional and ancillary costs, which you need to take into account when inquiring about prices and your financial planning.

Additional costs of sea transportation

In addition to the main costs and freight charges, there are other additional and ancillary costs in sea transportation that you may be required to pay both at the origin and destination. The following are among the additional costs in sending sea cargo, which will have different rates depending on the type of cargo, distance to destination, transportation method, type of service, etc.:

Domestic Freight Costs

Domestic freight costs include the costs of transporting goods from origin to destination within the country of origin. These costs are especially important when the terms of delivery of the goods are not FOB (Free On Board). FOB means delivery on board the ship, and in non-FOB conditions, the seller is responsible for domestic freight costs, including transportation, loading and unloading costs, customs fees, as well as other ancillary services such as insurance and warehousing.

Customs clearance costs of the country of origin

Local costs include the costs of customs clearance, packaging, warehousing and customs clearance of the goods from the country of origin as the exporting country. This cost also becomes important when the seller has not taken responsibility for carrying out these measures, which is called EXW delivery terms. In such situations, it is necessary for the buyer or his representative in the country of origin to carry out all customs-related procedures and pay the relevant costs.

Demurrage Fee

Demurrage fee will be charged if the cargo is not cleared from the destination port or customs office on time and will be added to the additional sea freight costs. The clearance of goods at the destination may be delayed due to various factors such as incomplete or incomplete documents, non-payment of customs fees, non-timely delivery of goods, non-coordination with the shipping company, etc. This fee is a form of compensation for additional costs resulting from the goods remaining at the port for a longer period than the permitted time.

To inquire about sea freight rates, as with other shipping methods, it is necessary to provide our experts at Saina Express with the information included in the form below so that they can provide you with the necessary guidance on sea freight rates and related additional costs based on the conditions and information provided.

Air Freight Rate Inquiry

The cost of air freight depends on various factors such as weight, departure airport, air distance to destination, etc., and air freight rates are determined based on kilograms. For this reason, bulky and heavier loads will have higher shipping costs.

The difference between air shipping costs by mail or freight

Sending a package by mail is more suitable for sending loads under 10 to 20 kilograms, and for sending loads weighing more than 45 kilograms, air freight should be used. The cost of postal cargo includes the cost of pickup from the origin door and delivery of the cargo to the destination door, to which taxes and customs fees at the origin and destination are also added. In the air freight method, the cargo is moved from the origin airport to the destination airport, and its rate and cost are the price of transporting the cargo by plane plus the cost of carrying out customs duties at the origin and destination.

The main difference between the cost of air shipping by mail and freight is the type of service and the speed of transportation. Postal shipping is usually suitable for small and low-volume packages, and its cost is calculated based on the weight and dimensions of the package. This method takes more time and is more economical for personal goods or low-value items. However, air freight refers to the transportation of larger and more voluminous cargo using cargo planes, which is more suitable for commercial cargo and high-value goods. This method is faster and, in some cases, more expensive than postal shipping and includes special services such as packaging, product insurance, etc.

Inquiry about the cost of international ground freight

The cost of international ground freight also does not have a specific price and amount, and its price is determined by considering various factors. These factors and factors affecting ground freight rates include: the exact location of origin, the exact location of destination, the type of cargo, the weight of the cargo, the volume of the cargo, the type of transport, as well as factors that affect the price of fuel, will also affect the final price of ground freight.

The best way to inquire about ground freight rates is to fill out the form below or contact Saina Express and provide the necessary information to the experts, which will allow you to receive the necessary advice and inquire about the price as quickly as possible.

Conclusion

To receive an accurate and up-to-date freight rate inquiry, whether by sea, air or land, it is necessary to provide complete and accurate information on the type of cargo, origin and destination, and freight conditions to reputable shipping companies such as Saina Express.

Our experts, taking into account various factors such as ancillary costs, type of service, duration of transportation, etc., while providing a freight rate inquiry, provide you with specialized advice to choose the best shipping method for your cargo. When inquiring about freight rates, it is also necessary to consider fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate.