Sea freight transport with The Freight Hero
Your reliable sea freight forwarder
With our years of experience and professional expertise in the field of container transport, The Freight Hero offers a comprehensive service for your export. From booking your sea freight or air freight, through to delivery at the final destination, The Freight Hero is your reliable partner for all your container transport. Our export services include, among other things, customs handling, insurance and drawing up the required export documents.
If you export within the European Union you have to deal with EU legislation, but if you export to other countries you encounter additional laws and tax regulations. In addition, as an exporter you face the risks of exporting goods, such as damaged goods, demurrage and non-payment. Finally, there is the cost picture that you need to take into account. That is why with The Freight Hero you are assured of affordable sea freight rates and an experienced team.
Letter of Credit - A safe and reliable payment method
To reduce the risks of your sea container transport, it is important to ensure a safe and reliable payment method. A Letter of Credit is a document issued by a bank that guarantees that payment will be made once all conditions have been met. However, keep in mind here that the buyer only has to pay once they are certain that the delivery is on its way to them. At The Freight Hero we are happy to help you with your questions about drawing up and processing your Letter of Credit, so that you do not have to worry about payment handling.
Incoterms - Clear agreements for your container shipping
It can happen that a shipment of goods is damaged en route or delivered too late, and this can have unpleasant consequences. That is why we recommend using the standard international delivery terms laid down in the incoterms. These set out the obligations and responsibilities of the buyer and seller. This way you can determine what your transport risk is and how you want to insure it. We also recommend using goods transport insurance. You can easily arrange your transport insurance with The Freight Hero, so that you never have unexpected costs with your container transport.
Currency - Exchange rates and payments
When trading outside the EU you may have to deal with foreign currencies. This is important to take into account because it affects sea freight rates. The exchange ratios between the Euro and foreign currencies fluctuate continuously, throughout the day. If, for example, you do business in China, you have to deal with exchange rate changes between the Euro and the Chinese Yuan. This entails risks that can work in your favour, but certainly also to your disadvantage.
To create more certainty for your company, you can manage currency risks using a number of well-known currency risk products. Think of a currency clause in the quote, a forward currency transaction or a currency option. By using these currency risk products you protect yourself against unfavourable exchange rate developments in the future.
Get in contact with us now and discover how we can help you with your next shipment. Our experienced team is ready to answer all your questions and, together with you, find a tailor-made solution that fits your export needs perfectly. Do not hesitate any longer and get in touch with us today!
Shipping lines
With sea freight your goods are transported by a shipping line. Depending on the port the goods come from or have to go to, The Freight Hero determines which shipping lines are eligible. We then compare the transport prices, after which we can offer you the best price.
In recent years a number of shipping lines have bought up competitors or they have merged to gain advantages from economies of scale. In addition, the shipping lines partly cooperate, as a result of which there are now three alliances of shipping lines worldwide.
- 2M (Maersk, MSC and HMM as slot charter)
- Ocean Alliance (CMA CGM, COSCO and Evergreen)
- THE Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, ONE (K-Line, MOL and NYK) and Yang Ming)
In the diagram below you can see the consolidation of the shipping lines from 2011 onwards.
The best transport
Your wishes and requirements play a part in the consideration of which import or export method is best for you. The Freight Hero advises you, offers you the best prices and the fastest transit times. In addition, we support you with the import or export clearance at customs. With the help of our online platform, every step of your import or export process can be followed online at any time. If you become a regular customer of The Freight Hero, then The Freight Hero pays all costs during transport and you receive afterwards a clear invoice on which you can read back exactly how the total costs arose.
Want your sea freight transport well arranged? Choose The Freight Hero.
