In operation,international trade, sea freight still is the main force when businesses need delivery with large volume and at a reasonable cost. However, shipping rates sea always fluctuate due to the influence of the market, fuel, and the situation of global economy. Understand the pricing structure and the trend of change will help businesses proactively budgeting and optimal international supply chain.

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1. Shipping rates sea is what?

Shipping rates sea (Ocean Freight Rate) is the cost that you would pay for the carrier or unit logistics to shipping cargo containers from the port of departure to port of destination.
Freight is calculated according to:

  • Container type: 20 feet (20ft), 40 feet (40ft), or 40HC (40ft high).

  • Online shipping: short haul in the Asian region usually cheaper way to go America, Europe.

  • Type of goods: dry cargo (Dry Cargo), refrigerated (Reefer), or dangerous goods (DG cargo).

  • Incoterms conditions: FOB, CIF, EXW... affect who bear the cost of shipping.

2. The factors that affect freight rates ocean freight

1. The price of fuel (Bunker Charge)

When world oil prices increase, the cost of fuel ship also increased, prompting the freight increase.

2. High season import and export (Peak Season Surcharge)

In the months 8-11 every year (peak season delivery to Usa – EU), carriers often apply extra fee high season, causing the price to increase by 15-30%.

3. Teen empty container and congested port

If the market lacks the container or the port is overloaded, costs and storage charges DEM/DET will cause the total charges increased sharply.

4. Policy carriers and online shipping

Each carrier (such as Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen) have different pricing policies depending on the capacity transportation schedules, and the port location.

5. Service comes from the logistics company

Additional services such as packaging, insurance, customs declaration, inland transportation... also affect the total cost.

3. Reference price freight sea freight (Updates 2025)

Online shipping Container type Reference price (USD/container) Shipping time (days)
Ho Chi Minh → Singapore 20ft 180 – 250 4 – 6
Ho Chi Minh → Bangkok 20ft 200 – 280 5 – 7
Ho Chi Minh → Shanghai 20ft 250 – 320 6 – 8
Ho Chi Minh → Los Angeles (USA) 40ft 1.800 – 2.300 22 – 28
Ho Chi Minh → Rotterdam (EU) 40ft 2.100 – 2.600 30 – 35

Note: price is only for reference and may change according to time, the carrier and the specific conditions of shipment.

4. How to save costs when shipping cargo by sea

📦 Gross cargo (Consolidation): Combine multiple shipments in the same container to share the cost.

🧾 Transportation planning early: Reservation 2-3 weeks to help avoid the peak season.

⚙️ Choose route optimization: Priority online shipping time short – less transfer.

🤝 Cooperation with logistics company a reputation as G-LOGS to be good quotes, transparent and comprehensive support from customs clearance to delivery.

5. G-LOGS – solutions, sea freight, global optimal cost for enterprises

With over 10 years of experience in the field of international logistics, G-LOGS proud to be partners of the big ocean liners as Maersk, ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGMto competitive prices – service stability – quick support.

Shipping service by sea at G-LOGS include:

  • Import – export FCL/LCL.

  • Service door-to-door to more than 180 countries.

  • Customs declaration, consultant vouchers, cargo insurance.

  • Tracking online 24/7.

“G-LOGS – sea Shipping safety, connect the global optimum of each expense.”

📞 Contact quick quote:

🌐 Website: https://g-logs.com
📧 Email: info@g-logs.com
📞 Hotline: (84) 28 3511 5354 / 5455
📍 Address: Floor 4, Building Coalimex Building, 29-31 Dinh bo Linh Street, Binh Thanh district, ho chi minh CITY. Ho Chi Minh

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