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U.S. Sea freight Price Calculator
Shipping Boxes, Crates and Pallets (LCL)
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LCL TRANSPORTATION:
FCL TRANSPORTATION
CARS IN CONTAINERS TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS IN CONTAINERS
1. LCL: Select origin and destination
In the drop-down menus, select the destination country to which you will ship (Ship to). Follow several steps and see the shipping cost instantly.
Note: Please select a pickup option if you need to collect from your cargo location in the United States (collection "from your door"). Then, in the final calculation step, you must enter the five-digit U.S. ZIP (postal) code where your load is located. You will then receive our complete price quote, including the option that covers the pickup cost.
Have trouble finding a U.S. ZIP (postal) code? Use the U.S. ZIP Code Lookup to find a ZIP code in the USA.
2. LCL: Shipping FROM / Origin
This country/city combination represents a list of currently available international warehouses in the USA. Please select the terminal nearest to you.
You can either deliver your boxed goods to the nearest terminal or request that we pick them up "at your door." If you need to collect it, enter the U.S. ZIP (postal) code of your load location on the final step of the calculation.
Have trouble finding a U.S. ZIP Code? Use the U.S. ZIP Code Lookup link to find a ZIP code in the USA.
CONSIDERING SHIPPING COST Vs. CONVENIENCE: Please take note of the critical distinction between origin shipping terminals WITH or WITHOUT an asterisk (*) as indicated in our dropdown list.:
3. LCL: Shipping TO / Destination
The load will be shipped to a bonded warehouse (CFS) located within the greater area of the designated city in the destination country. Not "to the door." The carrier's destination agents and CFSs typically offer delivery services within your destination country at an additional cost. Then, after your consignee has recovered the imported goods, they should be able to order a "door delivery" and pay for the service directly to them at the destination. Otherwise, they may hire a local transportation company to deliver released goods "to the door."
4. LCL: Select the type of goods
Sea rates vary depending on the type of goods being shipped. Selecting the wrong commodity may lead to a price adjustment.
At the time of quote/booking request, please ensure that you select the correct type of internationally shipped goods, either:
The pickup rates for your internationally shipped goods, collected at your cargo location for delivery to an ocean carrier's terminal (CFS), depend on the type of collection site. Selecting the wrong type of pickup site may change shipping costs.
In the final step of the calculation, you will need to enter the five-digit U.S. ZIP (postal) code of your cargo location. You will then receive our complete price quote, including the option that covers the pickup cost.
Note: If it is a residential pickup or a business without a loading dock and forklift, then:
a. It will be a curbside pickup, meaning that the driver will only load your items from an acceptable ground-level loading area, driveway, front porch, garage, etc. Inside pickup service is not permitted.
b. If any item in your shipment weighs more than 100 lbs, a liftgate (a lifting mechanism on the truck) must be provided for this pickup. LTL carriers offer a liftgate for an additional flat rate of approximately $100+ per pickup. In some areas, liftgate trucks may be subject to availability.
6. LCL: Enter your ZIP (postal) code
If you request a pickup service, please provide the valid ZIP (U.S. postal code) of your goods' location to calculate the collection cost.
Have trouble finding a U.S. ZIP (postal) code? Use the U.S. ZIP Code Lookup link to find a ZIP code in the USA.
7. LCL: Get the total price on your shipment
You don't need to be exact when entering your shipping units' number, dimensions, and weight in our online price calculator. It's difficult to predict the precise volume and weight of international shipments at the time of quoting or booking, and the actual volume and weight of your shipment will likely differ from the information you provided in your quote or booking request.
The sea carrier's ship terminal will later determine the volume and weight of your shipment, and we will inform you about the verified w/m of your load. Our invoice will show your units' number, dimensions, and weight.
For more information, please refer to the web page.
Hazardous materials (Dangerous goods) are subject to special treatment and surcharges in international shipping and inland transportation. By selecting NO, the shipper confirms that the load contains no Dangerous Goods, including Lithium-Ion Batteries. The shipper acknowledged that steamship lines would bill a $35,000 misdeclaration fee because the documents did not match the dangerous goods documents. For more information, please refer to this link: Shipping Dangerous Goods.
LTL carriers use dimensional weight to calculate charges based on volumetric standards rather than actual weight when conveying loads to sea carriers' facilities (CFSs).
Dimensional weight determines whether you will be charged based on the weight or volume of your international shipment. For example, pickup (collection) and line-haul charges will be calculated based on your cargo's actual weight or dimensional weight, whichever is greater. In the USA, the dimensional weight in pounds is calculated using the formula: Dim. Weight in LBS = LxWxH (in inches)/194.
For more information, please refer to the web page.
Density refers to the weight per cubic foot or cubic meter. The Density Factor is one of four characteristics used to evaluate freight classes with NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification) rated shipments.
For more information, please refer to the web page.
11. LCL: Freight Class by Density
Classes are assigned based on an evaluation of four transportation characteristics:
The price calculator helps you determine the freight class based on density, one of four characteristics. However, you should also consider the other characteristics and adjust the class of your shipment if necessary.
For more information, please refer to the web page.
The shipper is responsible for declaring the correct freight class. Our pickup and line haul prices are based on the declared class. An incorrect declaration may result in a change in price.
For more information, please refer to the web page.
13. LCL: Weight is generally not a pricing factor for regular cargo self-delivered directly to the ocean carrier's terminal (CFS).
The sea freight charges for international shipments that are self-delivered directly to an ocean carrier CFS are determined based solely on size (total chargeable volume per cubic meter). The weight for such international shipments is not a pricing factor unless its density exceeds the limit set by the carrier, which is often equal to 1654 lbs (or 750 kilograms) per cubic meter. U.S. Customs requires you to estimate the weight of your international shipment for statistical purposes only.
For more information, please refer to the web page.
Rates may change due to carriers' General Rate Increases (GRI), fuel cost fluctuations (BAF), and other factors. All rates are subject to confirmation upon booking request and remain valid for 15 days from the date of the request.
15. LCL: Minimum ocean freight charge
There is no minimum volume required to ship. However, there is a minimum charge for international sea shipments. The cost of shipment is determined by the total volume or a minimum charge per shipment in USD, whichever amount is greater.
When it comes to international cargo transportation by sea, w/m stands for Weight or Measurement, whichever is higher. W/m represents a limit on cargo density. In other words, light load is charged based on dimensions, while heavy load is charged based on weight. It's important to note that the w/m measurement may vary between different international ocean carriers.
Regular sea shipments will likely not exceed the density limit. Most of the time, w/m is limited by METRIC TON = 1000 KILOS or 2205 LBS PER CUBIC METER.
However, depending on the international sea carrier and vessel, w/m limits may vary:
- Short Ton = 2000 lbs per CBM
- 500 kilos per CBM
- "45 lbs rule". I.e., 45 lbs = one cubic foot.
For more information, please refer to the web page.
Carriers' arbitrary charges are based on w/m. See above.
Carrier's bill of lading charges - lump sum per single international shipment.
The base ocean carrier's price is for LCL (less than container load) from the Container Freight Station (CFS) at the origin to the CFS at the destination. Our online sea price calculation is based on the sea freight rate for international shipping of boxed or crated goods delivered directly to the sea carrier's facility, the CFS.
Note: In our online price calculator's dropdown list, all direct origin sea carrier facilities (CFSs) are highlighted and NOT marked with asterisks (for example, ATLANTA). Deliveries directly to CFSs are the most economical way to ship overseas LCL (boxed or crated cargo). There will be no additional charges for taking your load on board the vessel.
International shipping costs from CFSs are calculated per Cubic Meter W/M or the minimum sea freight charge on a shipment, whichever is greater.
MINIMUM CHARGE: Your international shipment is not limited by volume but always incurs a minimum freight cost.
The minimum sea freight cost is the lowest amount that will be charged, regardless of the volume of your load. For instance, if you ship a relatively small volume and the total charge is calculated to be less than the minimum charge, you will still be charged the minimum amount.
Often, minimum charges equal shipping a load with a total volume of one cubic meter. However, certain origins-destinations have minimum charges higher than shipping one cubic meter. You always see the minimum charge in our rates.
W/m - Weight or Measurement, whichever is higher. Find more about W/M and Cubic Meter in this link.
International freight forwarders charge a flat fee for their service.
3.79% disbursement fee on money transactions. It covers credits, transfers, merchant fees, messenger fees, etc. The minimum fee is $25.
SED - U.S. Shipper's Export Declaration. Please find more information about SED at this link.
23. LCL: How do you know if a web page you view is Secure?
When browsing the web, you'll notice that most URLs (web page addresses) start with "HTTP." However, when you're on a secure connection, the address will start with "HTTPS" - with the added "s" at the end.
"HTTPS" indicates that the website uses a security protocol called SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) to encrypt the information you send and receive. This means that any information you provide, such as your name, email address, etc., is scrambled so that others can't read it.
24. LCL: Estimate value in US$
When shipping goods internationally, you must provide an estimated value. You can update this value when you book your sea shipment.
U.S. Customs requires a value declaration for all international shipments from the USA.
Our online calculator will determine whether the U.S. Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) needs to be filed based on the declared value. You can find more information about the U.S. Shipper's Export Declaration at this link.
25. LCL: Inland trucking (Pickup)
In LCL, inland trucking transports loads from a landlocked location to an ocean carrier's warehouse (CFS) for further transportation abroad.
Suppose your international shipment needs to be picked up from your location or transported from an LTL carrier terminal to CFS. In that case, we recommend reading the following links: LINE HAULS & PICKUPS and CUBIC METER.
As a U.S. freight forwarder, upon your request, we can obtain an insurance certificate from a marine cargo insurance provider in the consignee's (recipient's) name on your behalf. For more information, please refer to this link.
The cost of ocean freight (CFS-CFS) from an ocean carrier is for your international shipment. The price will be specified in the ocean carrier's rated Bill of Lading, which we will provide upon your shipment's departure and your final payment towards our invoice.
28. LCL: Inland trucking (Pickup)
Delivery cost from your location to an ocean carrier's container freight station (CFS).
The total shipping cost for your LCL shipment. If you are new to the global cargo transportation industry, we recommend reading our website's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section or at least this web link.
When you initiate your international shipment, you must declare the value of the goods in USD. You can adjust the value when submitting your documents. Please note that if you ensure your shipment with us, the declared value of your goods must match the requested insurance amount.
Location of the cargo for the load. Note: To use LCL, your goods MUST be boxed, crated, or palletized and adequately labeled.
Consignor means shipper. The consignor is responsible for submitting cargo for international shipment and providing proper paperwork.
The consignee refers to the recipient of goods at the destination and is responsible for recovering imported goods at the destination.
The date of submitting the request.
A party that has submitted this request.
36. LCL: Mode of transportation
AMID Logistics currently supports only multimodal LCL modes of transportation.
However, it is very important to clearly understand which kind of service you are going to use.
Your goods will be shipped overseas using ocean carriers' container freight stations (CFSs).
38. LCL: To be shipped to DESTINATION CFS in
Ocean carriers' container freight stations (CFS) will be used to receive your goods overseas.
Please refer to this link in the FAQ.
Upon arrival, a party and the consignee will be notified of your goods at the destination.
A party that is held responsible for paying for the shipment.
Cost from an ocean carrier. For more information, refer to this link.
43. FCL Total price
Total shipping cost by AMID Logistics, LLC. For more information, refer to this link.
44. FCL Security deposit
A security deposit must be paid to initiate an FCL ocean shipment with us. It secures container delivery charges. For more information, please refer to Step 2 in this link.
45. FCL Ready to ship
The intended date when the container should be delivered to the cargo location for the load.
A short general description of a shipped commodity. Later, the shipper must provide an exact commodity description in a commercial invoice or a valued packing list.
Important: Insufficiency or a change of commodity description may lead to changes in shipping rates, delays, and problems with your international sea shipment.
47. FCL Weight and volume
Enter at least the estimated weight and volume of the shipped goods.
48. FCL Value of cargo
The value of the goods in US$ was declared at the time of initiating your international shipment. You will be able to change the value while submitting your documents. Note: if you ensure your shipment with us, your cargo's declared value must correspond with the requested insurance amount.
49. FCL Insurance of cargo
As a U.S. freight forwarder, upon your request, we may obtain an insurance certificate issued by a Marine cargo insurance provider(s) in the consignee's (recipient's) name on your behalf. For more information, please refer to this link.
50. FCL U.S. Customs
SED - U.S. Shipper's Export Declaration. Please find more information about SED at this link
51. FCL CARGO LOCATION
The type of location for the load. Important: Insufficiency or a change in the type of location may lead to shipping cost changes, delays, and problems with your international shipment. For more information, please refer to this link.
52. FCL CONSIGNEE
Consignee means the recipient of goods at the destination. A party is responsible for the recovery of goods at the destination.
53. FCL CONSIGNER
Consigner means shipper. A party is responsible for submitting a load for the international shipment and providing proper shipping documentation.
54. FCL Submitted on
The date and time of the request.
55. FCL Submitted by
A party that has submitted this request
56. FCL Mode of transportation
Currently, AMID Logistics offers Less-Container-Load only.
However, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CLEARLY UNDERSTAND WHICH KIND OF SERVICE YOU ARE GOING TO USE!
57. FCL Containers in the quote
The price quote for shipping overseas.
58. FCL to be shipped via
The Ocean carriers' container yard (CY) will be used for your international shipment.
59. FCL To be shipped to DESTINATION CY in
The ocean carriers' container yard (CY) at the destination
60. FCL Live load
Learn about a live load in this link.
61. FCL Inland trucking (Pickup)
Containers are delivered to the cargo location at the origin and trucked back to the ocean carriers' container yards for international shipping by sea. For more information about FCL, please refer to this link.
Upon arrival, a party and the consignee will be notified of your goods at the destination.
63. CARS Submitted on
The date and time of this request.
64. CARS Submitted by
A party that has submitted this request
65. CARS Mode of transportation
Currently, AMID Logistics, LLC offers a multimodal ocean mode of transportation only.
However, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CLEARLY UNDERSTAND WHICH KIND OF SERVICE YOU ARE GOING TO USE!
66. CARS Containers in the quote
The international price quote
67. CARS To be shipped via
The Ocean carriers' container yard (CY) will be used for your international shipment.
68. CARS To be shipped to DESTINATION CFS in
The ocean carriers' container yard (CY) at the destination
69. CARS Type of service
For more information, please refer to this link.
70. CARS Pickup request
If you need to deliver your car to an ocean carrier loading dock
Cost from an ocean carrier.
Price to deliver your car(s) from the car(s) location(s) to an ocean carrier loading dock.
73. CARS Total price
Total shipping cost by AMID Logistics, LLC.
74. CARS Security deposit
A security deposit must be paid to initiate an FCL ocean shipment with AMID Logistics, LLC.
75. VIN
A Vehicle Identification Number, commonly abbreviated to VIN, is a unique serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles.
76. CARS Origin
Location of your vehicle(s).
77. CARS Destination
A destination overseas where your vehicle(s) should be shipped.
Upon arrival, a party and the consignee will be notified of your goods at the destination.
Cost from an ocean carrier. For more information, refer to this link
80. HHG Total price
Total shipping cost by AMID Logistics, LLC. For more information, refer to this link.
81. An HHG Security deposit
A security deposit must be paid to initiate an FCL ocean shipment with us. It secures container delivery charges. For more information, please refer to Step 2 in this link.
82. HHG Ready to ship
The intended shipping date. I.e., when the container should be delivered to the cargo location for the load.
A short general description of the shipped commodity. Later, the shipper must provide an exact commodity description in a commercial invoice or a valued packing list.
Important: Insufficiency or change of commodity description may lead to shipping rate changes, delays, and problems with your international sea shipment.
84. HHG Weight and volume
Enter at least the estimated weight and volume of the shipped goods.
85. HHG Value of cargo
The value of the goods in US$ was declared when you initiated your international shipment. You can change the value while submitting your shipping documents. Note that if you ensure your shipment with us, your cargo's declared value must correspond with the requested insurance amount.
86. HHG Insurance of cargo
As a U.S. freight forwarder, upon your request, we may obtain an insurance certificate issued by a Marine cargo insurance provider(s) in the consignee's (recipient's) name on your behalf. For more information, please refer to this link.
87. HHG U.S. Customs
SED - U.S. Shipper's Export Declaration. Please find more information about SED at this link
88. HHG CARGO LOCATION
Type of location for the load. Important: Insufficiency or change of type of location may lead to shipping rate changes, delays, and problems with your international shipment. For more information, please refer to this link
89. HHG CONSIGNEE
Consignee means the recipient of goods at the destination. A party is responsible for the recovery of goods at the destination.
90. HHG CONSIGNER
Consigner means shipper. A party was responsible for submitting a load to the international shipment and providing proper shipping documentation to the international shipment.
91. HHG Submitted on
The date and time of the request.
92. HHG Submitted by
A party that has submitted this request
93. HHG Mode of transportation
Currently, AMID Logistics, LLC offers a multimodal ocean mode of transportation only.
However, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CLEARLY UNDERSTAND WHICH KIND OF SERVICE YOU ARE GOING TO USE!
94. HHG Containers in the quote
The price quote for shipping
95. HHG to be shipped via
The Ocean carriers' container yard (CY) will be used for your international shipment.
96. HHG to be shipped to DESTINATION CFS in
The ocean carriers' container yard (CY) at the destination
97. HHG Live load
Learn about a live load in this link.
98. HHG Inland trucking (Pickup)
Containers are delivered to the cargo location at the origin and trucked back to the ocean carriers' container yards for international shipping by sea. For more information related to international shipping of FCL, please refer to this link -
Upon arrival, a party and the consignee will be notified at the destination.
Select the day when you plan to deliver your cargo to a terminal OR meet a trucker—NO CURRENT DAY SCHEDULING. DO NOT SELECT WEEKENDS OR THE U.S. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS. If selected on weekends or holidays, we will schedule your shipment for the next available day.
Please note that if you selected self-delivery, you can deliver a load during the selected day's working hours or the terminal's business hours, following our shipping instructions. No appointment is necessary. If you are late, we'll automatically roll your shipment over to the next available vessel. The first roll is free—$35 per roll after that.
If you selected a pickup but need to change the pickup day, call the trucking company dispatcher and schedule your new pickup day directly with the dispatcher. When calling, refer to your Pickup Reference Number.
Please keep us posted in an email on your cargo delivery/pickup day.
Please briefly describe your commodity. If necessary, add unique numbers and characteristics, such as HS CODE, tax ID, license number, etc.
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