International shipping carriers enable commerce to flow freely around the globe. Ocean shipping is generally less expensive than airfreight. As Buy Global Direct! works to keep your supply chain operating effectively, we institute a plan that allows our customers to take advantage of the lower costs of ocean shipping. .
More and more, corporations are being to realize that to be competitive in international trade, they must pay attention and reduce their cost of logistics. Buy Global Direct takes great pride in partnering with our customers who want to benefit from outsourcing their shipping and transportation logistics.
As an importer you need documents as required by U.S. Customs and as required by any other federal, state or local agency regulating your commodity. As an exporter, the customer will specify the documentation needed for entry into their country. Buy Global Direct can serve as your logistics expert for your ocean shipping needs.
We customize solutions for your supply chain logistics and manage your freight transportation process. Through strategic sourcing, you will be able to maximize cost containment and your time spent on procurement management. Our core transportation logistic services for your freight management include:
- Ocean shipping
- Customs Broker
- Trucking Distribution
- Warehousing
Almost all ocean freight is packed in containers, which are simply a truck with a detachable chassis. Generally, ocean shipping rates are quoted in terms of containerload or less-than-containerload. Each container qualifies as a separate shipment.
Approximate interior dimensions of ocean containers are:
40-Foot Interior dimensions Dry Cargo:
Interior length: 39’6.81”
Interior width: 7’8.50”
Interior height: 7’9.75”
Door opening width: 7’8.25”
Door opening height: 7’5.68”
Capacity 2383 cu ft
40-Foot Interior dimensions High Cube:
*approximately adds 1 additional foot to height measurements above
20-Foot Interior dimensions Dry Cargo:
*approximately ½ of the length measurements above
*Individual container sizes may vary slightly, depending on manufacturer and designed purpose of the container.
Net capacity of shipping vessels is forecasted to increase. Ships are being built larger. So large in fact, that few ports are currently able to handle these behemoth giants.
The U.S. Maritime Administration reports that proposed expenditures forecasted for 2004-2008 gives indication of shifts in US port industry priorities. Investments are being made to improve access to US ports. Infrastructure spend is forecasted to increase by 5%.
The Leading Port Authorities for 2004-2008
By Total Projected Capital Expenditures
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1
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Port of Long Beach
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| 2
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Port of Los Angeles
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| 3
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Port Authority of NewYork/New Jersey
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| 4
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Port of Houston Authority
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| 5
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Port Everglades
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| 6
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Virginia Port Authority
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| 7
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Jacksonville Port Authority
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| 8
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Maryland Port Administration
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| 9
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Port of Oakland
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| 10
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Port of Seattle
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Source: U.S. Maritime Administration 2006
Intelligent import logistics planning, considers all costs related to getting your product to the destination you require. It takes a special skill set to plan out the most cost-efficient route(s). Logistic professionals must consider the access, capabilities, and congestion of trade ports during their planning.
There are many seaports in China open to trade. Hong Kong remains the top trade port in the world. They are an experienced leader in trade with the rest of the world. The 2005 statistics demonstrate the boom in China import export activity:
Top 20 World Ports of call by (Container) Vessel Type, 2005
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Port
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Calls
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Percentage of total
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| Hong Kong
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15420
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6.8
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| Singapore
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13616
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6.0
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| Busan
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7170
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3.2
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| Kaohsiung
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5375
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2.4
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| Port Klang
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4579
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2.0
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| Shanghai
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4451
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2.0
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| Yokohama
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4104
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1.8
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| Tokyo
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4087
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1.8
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| Keelung
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3759
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1.7
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| Rotterdam
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3604
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1.6
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| Nagoya
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3355
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1.5
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| Antwerp
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3046
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1.3
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| Hamburg
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2877
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1.3
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| LA/Long Beach
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2812
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1.2
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| Kobe
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2722
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1.2
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| Jebel Ali
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2710
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1.2
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| Santos
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2578
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1.1
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| Laem Chabang
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2425
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1.1
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| New York
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2370
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1.0
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| Ningbo
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2367
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1.0
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Source: U.S. Maritime Administration
As a preplanning resource, the following chart outlines the capacities of the top 20 U.S. Ports of Call by Container Vessel type:
(Capacity, Thousand DWT/TEU)
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Container/Port
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Capacity
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Percentage of Total
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| Los Angeles/Long Beach
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11,538
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19
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| New York
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7882
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13
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| San Francisco
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7836
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13
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| Virginia Ports
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5581
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9
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| Savannah
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4901
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8
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| Charleston
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4864
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8
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| Seattle
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3510
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6
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| Miami
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2943
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5
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| Tacoma
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2219
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4
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| Houston
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2196
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4
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| Baltimore
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1054
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2
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| Port Everglades
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1047
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2
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| Philadelphia
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893
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1
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| New Orleans
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798
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1
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| Honolulu
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771
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1
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| San Juan (PRI)
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699
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1
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| Dutch Hbr.
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511
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1
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| Jacksonville
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480
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1
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| Boston (USA)
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472
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1
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| Columbia River
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345
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1
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Source: U.S. Maritime Administration
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