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Start Country China
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Destination Country United States
Total Weight 100 KG
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Mode of Transport Ocean - Standard Cheapest
Total Transit Time 29 - 32 Days (Door to Door)
Tax and Duty Included
USD 425.31 30% saved
USD 391.74
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Mode of Transport Air - Express Fastest
Total Transit Time 12 - 15 Days (Door to Door)
Tax and Duty NOT Included
USD 425.31 30% saved
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Ocean Freight Frequently Asked Questions

How are ocean freight rates calculated?

Ocean freight rates are calculated using shipment weight.

When comparing ocean freight rates, the pricing will usually be given to you as a cost per kilogram. However, in freight, weight is determined either by the gross weight (i.e. what you see when you put the shipment on a scale) or volumetric weight (i.e. the size of the shipment). See our article about chargeable weight to learn more.

After the size, some suppliers have additional fees. These may be oversized fees (cartons too big), operations fees (flat costs), and remote locations fees.

Why are ocean freight rates so high?

COVID, COVID, and COVID!

We know you're tired of hearing about it, and we're definitely tired of talking about it! Unfortunately the reality is that logistics is still heavily impacted by outbreaks at ports and a reduced number of flights.

Prior to the pandemic, ocean freight rates were available for around US$ 2.00/kg during peak season (heavy shipping volume), and around $US 1.00 during slow season (significantly less shipping volume). At COVID's peak we were seeing close to US$ 5/kg! Nowadays pricing is floating in the US$ 3.00/kg range depending on delivery time and whether tax and duty are rolled into the price.

How much does ocean freight cost?

Ocean cargo prices vary depending on the time of year, the pickup and delivery countries, and the speed of delivery. For example, from China to the USA, for a 2 month door-to-door shipment, ocean cargo would cost about US$ 2.00/kg. For a 1 month door-to-door shipment, it would cost about US$ 3.30/kg.

How can I get cheaper ocean freight?

Saving money on ocean cargo rates is a problem we solve every day at Bookairfreight. What it really comes down to is being flexible with the delivery times, as well as negotiating with multiple suppliers to find the best service quality. If you can afford to wait 60 to 70 days for your goods to arrive, this will be cheaper than needing the goods in 25 to 35 days. Additionally, look for suppliers that provide tax and duty inclusive rates - depending on the tax and duty rate for your products, you can save a substantial amount on your air cargo costs. Use our platform to compare instant ocean cargo rates.

How long does ocean freight take to deliver?

Bookairfreight provides three types of ocean cargo solutions - Super Economy, Matson Saver, and Matson Express. Super economy has door-to-door shipping times of 60 to 70 days, Matson Saver has door-to-door shipping times of 35 to 45 days, and Matson Express has shipping times of 25 to 35 days. Use our platform to compare instant air cargo rates.

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Co-founder
Andre Chanco

“Bookairfreight provides fantastic rates and customer service. They were also able to quickly deliver goods fast and on time."

Director
Vasil Toshkov

"Our raw materials getting from factory to factory is crucial to our success and they have done an incredible job."

Co-founder
Kroy Biermann

"Bookairfreight provides excellent services, we are very happy to work with Bookairfreight."

Sales director
David Zvitan

“I am happy to say that Bookairfreight gave incredible personalized service and saved us 30% on air freight to the UK."

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