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Sea freight is the shipment of large quantities of goods using cargo ships. The goodsintransit<\/a> is usually stored in containers or in the hold of the ship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is typically regarded as one of the cheapest ways to transport bulk goods over long distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nSummary<\/i><\/b>
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  • Sea freight is the transportation of goods from port A to port B via ocean carriers.<\/li>\n
  • It is typically a cost-efficient and safe way to ship large quantities of goods over long distances.<\/li>\n
  • Sea freight is usually calculated per container or by chargeable weight in cubic meters (CBM). Chargeable weight is the greater of the following measurements:
    \n     \u25e6   Actual weight of cargo in tons, converted to CBM, where 1 CBM = 1 ton = 1000kg (~2205lbs)
    \n     \u25e6   Volumetric weight (CBM) = Length x width x height (in meters)
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    Common Sea Freight Routes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Some of the most common sea freight routes take place between these countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n