¿Cómo se pueden calcular los costes y tarifas de envío de contenedores para cargas de gran tamaño?

Oversize is non-standard cargo. Standard container units as 20', 40', 45' closed box containers. Oversize units are non-standard cargo that cannot fit into these containers. These cargoes can be loaded onto Open Top or Flatrack. Or It can be loaded directly to the appropriate area on the ship as static cargo/break bulk. While Open Top containers are used for cargoes that fit inside the container but oversize from the top, Flat Racks are used for cargoes that fit into the container from the back and front but cannot fit from the sides and top. Static/break bulk cargoes that overflow from all sides can be loaded directly into the appropriate area of the suitable ship. In some cases, It may be more logical to use Ro-Ro ships for that cargoes

Freight calculation is created per ton/teu/lane meter by roughly adding the profit margin to the total expenses.In other words, ship operator/charterer/owner will make the freight offer first calculates all the costs of the ship and creates the rock bottom point where his profit and loss are equal.This point is called "break-even" in economics and "rock bottom" point in maritime economics. In general,operating expenses are divided into two: fixed costs and running costs.Costs incurred at ports and buffs for unexpected expenses are added to these costs.After all these costs are determined, a certain commission is added to the break even point and the rate to be given per unit is found by dividing by the total Teu or Ton that can be loaded.

In addition to the costs not mentioned above, costs such as War Risk Charge and Empty Container Balance Charge may also be added according to market conditions. These costs arise from a series of measures taken by the shipowner to protect it from possible risks or from the expenses incurred for the risks it takes.

A cheap shipping rate may not always be the best option. If you have a shipment that needs to go fast, you need to pay attention to the Transit Time. If your cargo is sensitive, you don't want it to go through too many handling processes or be loaded/unloaded between vessels. In such cases, the number of transfers at ports is more important than the rate. Service quality includes tracking of the cargo, cargo tracking is important for you or your customer to be informed and to be able to plan based on arrival. Customer service that is always informative and available for your questions is also important. It can provide you with quality service when unwanted problems occur. There may be hidden costs than rate in B/L's that should be checked.

It is important to choose the right loading/arrival port to reduce container shipping costs. Sometimes, although some routes may take longer, they may be more cost-effective. At the same time, combining transportation modes well will provide cost advantages. While sometimes ocean+road is better, sometimes ocean+rail or rail+road may be more convenient. If you have a regular route, using a Shippers Own Containers can save on transportation costs. At the same time, fixing the right freights under the right economic conditions in advance can be advantageous in fluctuating markets.For example, shippers who fixed 1-year agreements in advance during the pandemic period were profitable.Loading at the maximum weight/TON ratio provides cost savings.

Based on my experience, I consider all modes of transportation when loading project cargo. Sometimes one mode may be more advantageous than the other. For example, while I prefer to load my static cargo on Ro-Ro ships in short distances, I generally prefer to load it on container ships because they offer a wider range of services in long distances. I choose to send cargo that is both long distance and heavy in tonnage, by rail. Mastering all these modes provides a good cost and transit time advantage.