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We offer: Unlimited services on all continents at all times Unrestricted solutions to problems geared to your individual requirements Economic efficiency Seamless global network of branch offices, partners and agents The Products Rhenus Sea Freight can help you import and export your goods in line with your specific requirements, as shown in the detailed alphabetical table. But we do not claim to have a complete list we could not anyway. We are not bound by norms but rise to the challenge of meeting specific needs. The Network Rhenus is present at over 230 proprietary locations in Europe and Asia, as well as 100 partner establishments worldwide. It is consequently able to utilise a global network of resources and contacts. The Specialities Comprehensive procurement and distribution logistics throughout Europe by truck and in combination with sea freight Customized solutions as a complete service package for LCL/FCL and FCL/LCL (Buyers Consol) Worldwide logistics for project shipments, door-to-door container traffic, part loads and just-in-time consignments Certification DIN ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management DIN ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System CEFIC (European Chemical Industry Council)/SQAS (Safety and Quality Assessment System)
SET SAIL Crossing any ocean to your destination A-class logistics provider in China AMS/ACI filing Commissioning of merchandise by whole cartons or individual articles Container stripping/stuffing, incl. load securing and stowage materials Conventional shipping, break bulk and RO/RO Cross trade Customs clearance/fiscal representation Documentation service Door-to-door groupage container service FCL/FCL container services, door-to-door services FCL/LCL Flexi tank container agency LCL/LCL Sammelgut-Container-Services Multimodale und intermodale Transporte IMO handling (handling of hazardous goods in accordance with GGVSee and IMDG regulations) Interim warehousing/bonded warehousing LCL/FCL LCL/LCL groupage container services Multimodal and intermodal transports NVOCC (Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier) Optional service module that allows customers to view departure schedules and transit times Project management Seaworthy packaging in accordance with IPPC regulations (International Plant Protection Committee) Shipping textiles, incl. hanging garments Special and heavy goods transports Supply chain management Tank container transports Track & Trace/Internet bookings Trading Transport insurance Worldwide network Seafreight uses containers. Containers need measurements in accordance with ISO 668. Container Size Door Width (cm) Door Height (cm) Roof Opening (cm) Internal Length (cm) Internal Width (cm) Internal Height (cm) 20 Box 228 232 227 229 588 590 233 235 236 239 40 Box 228 233 227 229 1,196 1,202 233 235 236 239 40 Pallet Wide* 239 226 1,202 244 239 40 High Cube 239 258 1,202 234 267-269 45 High Cube* 234 258 1,358 234 267-269 20 Reefer 226 228 220 222 542 548 226 229 221 223 40 Reefer 226 229 217 220 1,156 1,157 226 229 220 222 40 Reefer Cube 226 229 240 243 1,156 1,160 226 229 242 248 20 Open Top 228 232 227 B 221 x L 543 588 590 233 234 235 at the centre 40 Open Top 228 233 227 B 221 x L 1,157 1,196 1,202 233 234 235 237 at the centre The above list relates to ISO-standard containers made of steel or aluminium with ribbed internal walls. The container floor is made of wood or steel. Internal measurements depend on producer and series and can vary slightly. The above figures are therefore approximations and not guarantees. * are not used for all trades
Container Stuffing Plan Conversion Table 20 ISO Box Container 10 pallets (each measuring 120 x 100 cm) 11 pallets (each measuring 120 x 80 cm) Metric American / British 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 cm 0.3937 inches 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 m 3.281 feet 154 barrels (Ø 30.5 cm each) 36 barrels (Ø 59.7 cm each) 1 m 1.094 yards 1 km 0.6214 miles 1 g 0.0353 ounces 1 kg 2.2046 pounds 21 barrels (Ø 76.2 cm each) 1.000 kg 1.102 short tons 1 cm 3 0.061 cu in 1 m 3 35.3134 cu ft 1 m 3 1.3079 cu yards 40 ISO Box Container 21 pallets (each measuring 120 x 100 cm) American / British Metric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 21 1 inch 2.54 cm 1 foot 0.305 m 24 pallets (each measuring 120 x 80 cm) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 24 1 yard 0.914 m 1 mile 1.6093 km 1 ounce 28.35 g 1 pound 0.4536 kg 25 pallets (each measuring 120 x 80 cm) 1 short ton 908 kg 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 18 19 20 21 22 1 cu in 16.3873 cm 3 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 16 17 23 24 25 1 cu ft 0.0283 m 3 1 cu yard 0.765 m 3
BIGGER, BETTER, MORE PROFESSIONAL Worldwide project logistics Logistics is more than just transportation logistics plays one of the most important roles in the world globalization process. The management of complex projects demonstrates the variety of logistics options. Project management Requirement analysis and individual process design Planning, developing and implementing tailor-made supply concepts Selecting the most efficient transportation routes Planning multimodal transport chains Applying for the necessary transit permits Pro-active monitoring and managing all processes Optimizing logistics processes Transfer supervised by expert staff The language of sea freight An overview of the most important terms AMS / ACI / SMD Automated Manifest System (for USA) / Advance Commercial Information (for Canada). All customs-related information must be submitted to customs at a specific time before departure. BAF / BUC / IFP Bunker Adjustment Factor = surcharge / reduction on sea freight rate representing adjustments made for oil price either a set amount per TEU or a percentage. In theory, this can be a surcharge or a reduction, however in most cases it is a surcharge Barge B / L Break Bulk CAD CAF CFS / CY C.O.D. Compulsory prepayment Congestion Surcharge CSC Customs entry / Customs clearance Demurrage / Detention ETS / ETD / ETA EUST / VAT FCL / FCL FCL / LCL Feeder service Lighter, inland waterway vessel or ship for short distances Bill of Lading Shipping does not take place in containers. Shipping takes place on conventional or RO / RO vessels Cash Against Documents type of payment method, simplified letter of credit but not as secure as a letter of credit Currency Adjustment Factor = surcharge / reduction on sea freight rate representing an exchange rate adjustment, mostly as a percentage, can be a surcharge or a reduction Container Freight Station = container loading / unloading station / Container Yard = delivery / reception point for containers Cash on delivery In certain regions, shipping lines will only carry goods on prepayment of freight at the port of loading / departure airport Surcharge on sea freight rates for demurrage in ports that arises due to congestion, generally a set amount per TEU or W/M Container Service Charge, see also THC Customs declaration where the data is visible (customs and taxes) / customs clearance Fee for containers while at port awaiting collection / Fee for delays in return of container Estimated time of sailing/departure, estimated time of arrival Import sales tax / value added tax Full Container Load = a container sent from one shipper to one consignee One shipper but several consignees, the container will be stripped at the CFS of the port of discharge / destination airport Service between minor / smaller ports and major / larger ports f.i.o. Free in and out = full liner terms stuffing and stripping included in the sea freight rate, this applies to most Es handelt sich um ISO-Norm-Container regions (does aus not Stahl apply oder to CSC Aluminium and THC) mit geriffelten Innenwänden. Der Containerboden ist aus Holz oder Stahl. Die Fiscal Innenabmessungen representation sind Within je nach the Baureihe context und of pre-tax Hersteller deductions, leicht variabel, the tax es office handelt offsets sich the um import Circa-Angaben sales tax paid ohne against Garantie. the invoiced VAT thus creating a zero balance, i.e. no import sales tax has to be paid * werden nicht auf allen Trades eingesetzt
Freight prepaid / collect Freight has already been paid at the port of loading / origin airport / Freight will be paid at the port of discharge / destination airport Full set G / A I.C.C. IMDG / GGVSee IMO In bond / bonded transport ISPS L / C LCL / FCL LCL / LCL LSFS Full set of B / Ls, generally 3 original copies General Average Institute Cargo Clauses = general insurance terms for goods transport International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, regulates the transportation of dangerous goods on ocean vessels International Maritime Organization Goods not yet cleared and therefore under customs bond / Goods in bond, not yet cleared by customs International Ship and Port Security Charge Letter of Credit Less than Container Load = groupage consignment being shipped from CFS to CFS Several shippers but one consignee container is loaded at the CFS of the departure country or the port of loading and is directly delivered to the door of the consignee Low Sulfur Fuel Surcharge A fee is charged for low-sulfur fuel (e.g. North Sea environmental protection zone). May be included in the Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF), depending on the shipping route. M / G (W / M) Chargeable weight = measurement or weight, freight rates per 1,000 kg or per 1.000 m 3 per item M / M NVOCC OZL Payload Ro / Ro Sea waybill / Express (cargo) B / L SMA Stripping Stuffing TEU THC i.e. the shipping line has the right to charge at the higher amount actual weight freight tons = chargeable weight 1 crate 200 x 200 x 200 cm 8.000 m 3 5,000 kg 8.000 1 crate 300 x 100 x 100 cm 3.000 m 3 5,000 kg 5.000 1 pallet 120 x 100 x 100 cm 1.200 m 3 500 kg 1.200 Total 12.200 m 3 10,500 kg 14.200 Rate 100 C / W x 14.200 FRT = sea freight 1,420 Minimum freight Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier = freight forwarder engaged in transporting goods by sea without having own vessels often in LCL / LCL shipping, NVOCC bills of lading are fully negotiable Open customs warehouse Maximum permissible load in a container in Germany for transportation per truck 40 tons incl. truck, chassis and container. In combined transportation in Germany per truck / barge, total weight of 44 tons is permissible (incl. truck, chassis and container). 20' Heavy Tested Container can be loaded with up to 28,230 kg. Attention must also be paid to the relevant restrictions in the destination country: USA: 20' 38,000 lbs = 17,252 kg (max. 44,000 lbs = 19,976 kg with extra surcharge for ongoing carriage), 40' 44,000 lbs = 19,976 kg. Other countries have certain restrictions for ongoing container traffic, i.e. Korea and Mexico. Roll On / Roll Off = handling system where loading and unloading are carried out using land or ship-based ramps via the bow, stern, or sides of the ship. Containerised and palleted loads are equipped with mobile bases, e.g. roll trailers. Sea waybill where no originals are issued, not negotiable like a B / L makes speedy and easy delivery at port of discharge possible. WARNING: not acceptable in all regions, cannot be used under Letter of Credit terms Security Manifest Amendment fee Unloading of groupage containers Loading of container Twenty Feet Equivalent Unit, 20' ISO-unit Terminal Handling Charge for containers. For exports, for receipt at the terminal and delivery to the ship. For imports, for receipt from the ship and delivery to the terminal.
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