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UK Freight Shipping Containers
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UK Freight Shipping containers
Special shipping deals for anyone relocating to the UK
Guaranteed Australia’s best shipping rates to England
Africa, Europe, Middle East, Pacific Islands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Asia, North America, South America, Papua New Guines
Welcome to CargoMaster
Welcome to our website, and thank you for visiting CargoMaster. At CargoMaster, we are focused on delivering great service and easy-to-work-with international shipping solutions to the UK. We understand the dynamic world of international freight and shipping, working closely with our clients to ensure every consignment is delivered at the right time, in the right condition, and at the right place, all for the right price! CargoMaster is an Australian global shipping operator, offering low-cost air and sea freight solutions from Australia to the UK, serving cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, and Darwin.
Why Choose CargoMaster?
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Experienced Professionals: Genuine professionals with real experience are available to help you with all your documentation for the United Kingdom.
- Extensive Resources: Backed by a company with extensive UK shipping and transportation resources.
- Global Network: An established and proven global shipping network.
- Special Shipping Deals: For anyone relocating to the UK.
- Guaranteed Best Rates: Offering Australia’s best shipping rates to England.
For more information and to get started with your shipment, call CargoMaster at 1300 767 136. We offer proven, technologically advanced international shipping solutions, saving our clients thousands of dollars in international shipping costs.
Air Freight Services
CargoMaster provides reliable and cost-effective air freight solutions from Australia to the United Kingdom. Our services include:
- Weekly Air Freight Consolidation: Affordable weekly air freight consolidation services from the UK to Australia.
- Priority Air Freight: For time-sensitive goods, we can organize priority air freight from the UK to Australia.
- Special Deals and Spot Rates: Available for heavy and large air freight to London and Belfast.
Key Air Freight Routes
- From Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
- To the UK: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast
For fast, reliable, and cost-effective air freight solutions from the UK to Australia, call CargoMaster at 1300 767 136.
Sea Freight Services
CargoMaster offers comprehensive sea freight services from Australia to the United Kingdom, including:
- 20′ and 40′ Shipping Containers: Standard containers for all types of cargo.
- Flat Racks and Open Top Containers: For oversized or irregularly shaped items.
- Break Bulk and RORO Services: For vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment.
International Shipping Container Dimensions
Type of Container | Inside Dimensions (m) | Door Opening (m) | Tare Weight (kgs) | Volume (cbm) | Loading Capacity (kgs) |
20′ Standard Container | 5.92×2.34×2.38 | 2.29×2.28 | 1.9 | 33 | 22.1 |
20′ Open Top Container | 5.92×2.34×2.38 | 2.29×2.28 | 2.177 | 31.6 | 21.823 |
20′ Reefer Container | 5.38×2.24×2.29 | 2.24×2.12 | 3.209 | 24.1 | 17.111 |
20′ Flatrack | 5.94×2.40×2.27 | 2.56 | 21.44 | ||
40′ Standard Container | 12.06×2.35×2.38 | 2.29×2.28 | 3.107 | 67.3 | 27.373 |
40′ Open Top Container | 12.064×2.34×2.37 | 2.29×2.25 | 4.445 | 64 | 26.067 |
40′ Reefer Container | 11.21×2.25×2.18 | 2.22×2.12 | 4.84 | 49.3 | 25.64 |
40′ Flatrack | 12.07×2.42×2.10 | 5.55 | 25.22 | ||
40′ High-Cube | 12.06×2.34×2.68 | 2.29×2.25 | 3.265 | 75.8 | 27.215 |
Shipping Heavy Machinery Overseas
At CargoMaster, you get the real deal in heavy shipping. Our team consists of genuine professionals with extensive experience, not amateurs. Shipping heavy earth-moving equipment and industrial machinery requires vast transportation experience and specialized knowledge. CargoMaster understands the intricacies of heavy shipping, including documentation, international maritime rules, regulations, and laws. We offer expertise in:
- Preparing and certifying legal documentation, including Air Way Bills, Sea Way Bills, Letters of Credit, Bills of Sale, and other titles of ownership.
- Handling documentation for hazardous cargo (MO41), bank guarantees, embassy-certified documentation for Middle Eastern clients, and BIVAC requirements for Africa.
- Ensuring all CargoMaster staff, including directors, are police security cleared.
For large project shipments, bulk movements, valuable heavy cargo, and heavy-lift projects, CargoMaster has established relationships with Australian and international marine surveyors, insurance companies, and attorneys specializing in global heavy shipping and maritime project cargo. We ensure that you are covered and protected.
Africa, Europe, Middle East, Pacific Islands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Asia, North America, South America
Self-Pack Containers
Our self-pack international shipping containers offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional international removalists. You can pack the container yourself, saving thousands of dollars compared to using a full-service removalist.
Licensed Customs Broker in the UK: George Baker Shipping Ltd, UK Import Services Ltd, Martintrux Group Limited
How It Works
- Delivery: We deliver the empty container to your premises at your appointed time.
- Packing: You pack the container (or you can pack in our yard at no extra cost).
- Security: Secure your container with a CargoMaster pre-issued numerical bolt seal.
- Shipping: We handle the export documentation and shipping to the UK.
Popular Sea Freight Routes
- From Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Canberra
- To the UK: Aberdeen , Birmingham, Bournemouth and Poole, Bradford, Bristol, Coventry, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Southampton ,Stoke On Trent, Teesside, Wirral
CargoMaster looks after all your Australian export customs documentation and delivery of your empty container, ready for packing, to your nominated address. Once your container is packed and security locked, simply call CargoMaster for collection and safe shipping to the United Kingdom.
Shipping machinery and heavy equipment to Northern Ireland
Moving to Scotland and Wales from Australia? Call now for great deals
Used and new certified shipping containers for sale Australia-wide
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Container to the UK?
The cost of shipping to the UK will depend on where in Australia you are shipping from, where in the UK you are shipping to, and what you are shipping. Call CargoMaster first for guaranteed Australia’s best shipping container rates to the UK.
What Can I Send in My Shipping Container to the UK?
You can send most things, but you should contact CargoMaster first and refer to UK customs requirements.
How Do We Pack a Shipping Container Correctly?
Speak to CargoMaster about packing shipping containers. Use ratchet straps to secure your belongings, and distribute the cargo weight equally. Avoid loading cargo right up against the container doors. Unpacking the shipping container.
What About Shipping Cars to the UK?
CargoMaster offers many years of experience shipping cars from Australia to the UK in shipping containers. We provide a professional blocking and bracing service for packing and shipping cars.
Do You Offer Shipping Containers to Northern Ireland?
Yes, we offer sea freight shipping containers to Belfast from Australia, with weekly services from all Australian capital cities.
Do You Ship Furniture from Australia to the UK?
Yes, we ship furniture inside 20′ and 40′ containers. CargoMaster offers shipping services for all types of cargo, including cars, motorbikes, buses, trucks, machinery, and personal effects to the UK.
What is the cost of a shipping container from Australia to the UK?
The cost will vary and depend on several factors like where you are shipping the container from and the commodity you are shipping to the UK. Call CargoMaster for Australia’s best container shipping rates to the United Kingdom.
Do you offer a removals service from Australia to the UK?
Sorry, no. CargoMaster delivers international shipping containers from Australia to the UK and all around the world. CargoMaster offers freight forwarding services (including shipping heavy machinery) and self-pack international shipping containers from Australia to Europe, Australia, and worldwide. CargoMaster is not an international removalist (be careful, don’t let anyone pull the wool over your eyes, there is a difference!). However, call us anyway; we know and are happy to recommend reputable Australian removalists! CargoMaster offers a very broad range of shipping and freight forwarding services to most destinations in the UK. In the unlikely event that CargoMaster does not offer the particular shipping service you are looking for, CargoMaster will recommend a reputable, established, and professional Australian freight forwarder to help you. So again, call us anyway; CargoMaster has many freight forwarding friends, both here in Australia and all around the world!
What is the transit time for sea freight from Australia to the UK?
Sea freight from Australia to the UK transit time is approximately 40 days. The most popular destination ports are Tilbury Port, Southampton Port, and the Port of Belfast. CargoMaster has shipping services from Australia to all UK cities.
For more details and personalized assistance, call CargoMaster at 1300 767 136. Our experienced team is here to provide you with top-notch international shipping solutions tailored to your needs.
Remember, when you work with CargoMaster, you are backed by an experienced international shipping company with a proven, technologically advanced network. We offer secure, professional, and reliable shipping services to Ireland and worldwide.
Serviced Australian Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Cairns, Hobart, Townsville, Mackay, Port Hedland, Karratha, Broome
Addition Information (Click the + plus symbol to expand) The international community has established a classification system for easy identification of dangerous goods. These goods fall into nine primary classes, and some classes are further divided to address specific risks. Each class/division has a corresponding label that accurately represents the nature of the hazard. These labels must be attached to the package during transport and remain intact throughout the journey. Take a look at the illustrated examples below to understand how these labels effectively communicate the potential dangers. Under regulations, labels must be clearly visible on the outside of the package and must stay on the package while in transit. You can often find labels printed on most inner packages such as: Below are the 9 hazard labels for the 9 classes of dangerous goods. This includes items such as: These can be transported as: This includes aerosols. Class 2 has 3 divisions: This includes liquids with a boiling point of 35⁰ C or less, or a flash point of 60⁰ C or less such as: These are substances that can spontaneously combust and substances, that when they come into contact with water or emit flammable gases. Class 4 has 3 divisions: These substances are not necessarily combustible on their own but can react dangerously with other substances. Class 5 has 2 divisions: These substances can cause sickness, injury or death if consumed. Class 6 has 2 divisions: These are substances that emit invisible ionising radiation that can be harmful to humans and animals. It can cause objects such as aircraft and equipment to become contaminated if not packaged and handled correctly, such as: These substances can cause irreversible damage if they come into contact with skin and could destroy other freight, or materially damage containers or aircraft. This includes: These are substances and articles which, during air transport, present a danger not covered by other classes. There are 2 types of handling labels – 1 for lithium battery shipments, and another for all other miscellaneous dangerous goods. This class includes: In addition to hazard labels, trained staff must attach handling labels where needed. Staff must use these 4 handling labels with the appropriate hazard labels: This label is used to show that the load cannot be carried on a passenger aircraft. This label is used on liquefied gases, such as the ones in Class 2. This label ensures a load is placed the correct way up and can be used for non-dangerous goods. This label ensures that the load is kept away from the aircraft compass detector unit while being loaded and unloaded. A B C D I K M N O P Q R S T U Z INCOTERMS are standard trade terms most commonly used in international freight contracts for sale of goods. It is essential that you are aware of your terms of trade prior to shipment. EXW – EX WORKS (… named place of delivery) FCA – FREE CARRIER (… named place of delivery) CPT – CARRIAGE PAID TO (… named place of destination) CIP– CARRIAGE AND INSURANCE PAID TO (… named place of destination) DAT – DELIVERED AT TERMINAL (… named terminal at port or place of destination) DAP – DELIVERED AT PLACE (… named place of destination) DDP – DELIVERED DUTY PAID (… named place) MARITIME TERMS FAS – FREE ALONGSIDE SHIP (… named port of shipment) FOB– FREE ON BOARD (… named port of shipment) CFR– COST AND FREIGHT (… named port of destination) CIF – COST INSURANCE AND FREIGHT (… named port of destination) 20 ft Standard Dry (8'6" x 8' x 20') 40 ft Standard Dry (8'6" x 8' x 40') 40 ft High Cube (9'6" x 8' x 40') Dimensions of 20ft Flat Rack Container Dimensions of 40ft Flat Rack Container ALGERIA - 43 DAYS Why is it crucial to verify Bill of Lading details? When is the Bill of Lading Issued? How is the Bill of Lading Compiled? A Contract in Documentation: The Bill of Lading Insight into the Documentation Timeline Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) When exporting to certain countries you will require a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS), also called an export certificate or certificate of export. An Export Certificate confirms in writing that you can sell your goods in the Australian market and that there are no restrictions. The Certificate of Free Sale certifies that you have the approval of relevant authorities to sell your goods in Australia. The overseas purchaser of your products may have problems with customs clearance and registration process’s if you do not provide a CFS when required, your buyer may not be able to import your product into their country. You may need to present this certificate as part of the customs clearance or registration process. A CFS is often requested for products such as: Not all countries require a CFS, the need for a Certificate of Free Sale will depend on your product and your export market. Speak with your buyer to find out if you need a CFS. Where can I get a Certificate of Free Sale? To find out more and apply for a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) visit: ATA Carnet (Admission Temporary Admission) An ATA Carnet is an international document that permits temporary the temporary entry of commodities into overseas countries. Carnets are used for goods that are intended to be imported for a short period of time, then exported back to the country of origin. It provides exemptions for import duties and taxes. It is most often used for high-value goods imported for specific uses. Typical goods that may be transported under a Carnet: To apply for a Carnet contact The Australian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.australianchamber.com.au/international/certificates-of-origin (ACCI). Phytosanitary Certificate Certificate of Origin (CoO) Note: Always check specific product and market requirements for accurate documentation needs. Certificates of Origin are needed when Origin when Some agreements will allow for a self-certification, while others require a certificate from an authorised body. Self-certification carries a high level of risk and is not recommended for new exporters. There are 2 types of Certificates of Origin A Preferential certificate will assist customs authorities to confirm your compliance with trade agreements made, tariffs and and Rules of Origin. Rules of Origin (ROO) are an agreed set of rules between countries that share a preferential trade agreement, such as a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). ROO set out the criteria for which goods are eligible for free or preferential import tariffs. Typically, they require a product to be entirely produced in a one of the participating countries or have a minimum percentage of the value produced there. They can be complex to understand so speak with your customs broker or freight forwarder or visit the DFAT Free Trade Agreement Portal. Note: If Australia has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the country you are exporting to you can apply for a Preferential certificate 2. Non-preferential certificates Local governments of most countries issue non-preferential certificates to collect statistical data and ensure you are meeting: Where can I get a Certificate of Origin? To find out more and apply for a Certificate of Origin (COO) visit: For information about the documents needed for specific products check out. CargoMaster ensures a seamless freight experience, combining expertise, accuracy, and compliance for precise cargo transport. Call us at 1300 767 136 for tailored shipping solutions and competitive rates.
FREIGHT TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
A2A
Airport-to-airport
A2D
Airport-to-door
ADV
Advise, Advised, Advising
AEAAssociation of European Airlines (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
AirlineCompany operating aircraft between steady origin and destination airports
Airmail
Mail travelling by air
Air Operator
Company operating aircraft
Airport-to-airportTransport from an airport of origin to an airport of destination
AllotmentAssigned volume on board of a flight / day
AOGAircraft On Ground; materials expedited for repair of a grounded aircraft
AP
Airport
ARR
Arrive, Arrived, Arrival
ARR
Also, a C2K milestone: ARR = cargo and documents arrived at airport of destination
ATA
Air Transport Association (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
ATA
Actual Time of Arrival
ATD
Actual Time of Departure
Authorisation
The commission to a certain person or body to act on behalf of another person or body; the person or body can be authorised e.g., to issue air waybills or to collect freight
AVI
Live Animal(s)
AWB
Air Waybill
Backlog
Amount of goods still to be delivered or received and for which the planned or agreed date has expired
BAG
Baggage
Belly
Lower-deck cargo hold of an aircraft
BIG
Outsized cargo
Blocked-space agreement
A continuous reservation (allotment) for space at one or more flight / date combinations with an airline
Bonded Goods
Goods on which the customs duty has not yet been paid, and which therefore, are under the control of customs; usually in a Bonded warehouse.
Bonded warehouse
A depository for goods on which the customs duty has not been paid; the warehouse proprietor must provide a bond (often in the form of a bank warranty or a mortgage) to the customs authorities as a security for any duties which may not be paid by the customer
Booking
Request for reservation of space on a flight/day, (to be) confirmed by the airline
Break Bulk Agent
A forwarder breaking the bulk: taking care of the unpacking and sorting of goods after the flight
Breakdown List
List of shipments carried in one consolidation (see also: Consolidation Manifest)
Broker
Person who acts as an agent or intermediary in negotiating contracts; sometimes refers to a forwarder role
Bulk Cargo
Loose cargo not loaded on an ULD
C2K
Cargo 2000 (see the “Cargo 2000” page of this website)
Cargo Aircraft
Aircraft built with the purpose of carrying nothing else than cargo
Cargo assembly
The separate reception of parcels or packages and the holding of them for later dispatch as one consignment; consolidator role
Cargo Disassembly
The separation of one or more of the parcels or packages that are part of a consignment for further distribution; break bulk role
Carriage
Transport; the process of conveying cargo from one point to another
Carrier
The party responsible for transport of goods from one point to another, this can be for example an airline or a forwarder (as a NVOCC)
CASS
Cargo Accounts Settlement System
CAO
Cargo Aircraft Only
CC
Charges Collect; pay at moment of collection of the goods
CCS
Cargo Community System; information system integrating the communication between air cargo parties at an airport
Certificate of Origin
A certificate proving the country of original production of goods; used for customs declaration purposes
Charges collect
Charges as stated on the air waybill to be collected from the consignee
Charges prepaid
Charges as stated on the air waybill to be collected from the shipper
Claim
A written complaint about the execution of a contract of transportation by a carrier, combined with a demand for financial compensation
Classifying
Assigning the right import classification number to goods as part of the customs declaration process
CLR
Clear
CNEE
Consignee
COLL
Collect, Collected, Collecting
COMAT
Company Material (non-revenue cargo)
Combi
Combi Aircraft, combining transport of passengers and cargo on the main-deck
Commodity
Indication of the type of goods; commodities are coded according to the harmonised system.
Commodity code
Code used in the Harmonised System for the classification of goods, which are most commonly produced and traded
Complaint
An official statement from a customer to a carrier about his unhappiness with the service or operation of the service provider
Consignee
The person or company that is physically and administratively responsible for accepting the goods at final delivery
Consolidation
A collection of shipments belonging to different shippers travelling to one destination or area to be distributed to several consignees
Consolidation Manifest
List of shipments carried in one consolidation
Consolidation Rates
Rates as given by a consolidator / forwarder
Consolidator
A forwarder consolidating shipments before a flight; these shipments belonging to different shippers and travelling to one destination or area in order to be distributed to several consignees after the flight
Courier
Company that carries envelopes and parcels up to 75 kg from door to door; air transport is generally outsourced to airlines
Courier Rates
Rates as given by a courier
CPTY
Capacity
CRN
Customs Release Note
Customs Agent/Broker (Certified)
Party certified to handle the customs clearance on account of importers / exporters
Customs invoice
(Pro forma) Invoice for import declaration (customs and statistics) purposes, stating the commercial price, added with the costs for freight, insurance and packing etc., terms of delivery and payment
Customs value
Value of goods to be imported for import declaration (customs and statistics) purposes
D2A
Door-to-airport
D2D
Door-to-door
Dangerous Goods
Goods that can be hazardous for health, flight-safety or materials
DAP
A C2K key performance indicator: DAP = Delivered as Promised (NFD in full- and on-time statuses are achieved)
DEP
A C2K milestone: DEP = cargo and documents departed at airport of origin
DEPT
Department
DG
Dangerous Goods
DGR
Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA)
Dimensional Weight (Conversion)
Concept adopted by the transportation industry worldwide as a uniform means of establishing a minimum charge for the cubic space a package occupies; the volume is converted into a (higher) weight / price class
DIMS
Dimensions
DIP
Diplomatic mail
DLV
Deliver, Delivered, Delivering
DLV
Also, a C2K milestone: DLV = cargo and documents delivered to customer (forwarder)
DOCS
Document(s), Documentation
Domestic transport
Transport within a country
Door-to-door
Transport from an initial shipper’s house address to a final consignee’s house address
Duty
Tax imposed on goods imported from another country
EDI
Electronic Data Interchange
EDIFACT
Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport; a specific EDI protocol
e-Freight
Electronic freight documents project from IATA; e-Freight aims to take the paper out of the air cargo supply chain and -processes and replace it with cheaper, more accurate and more reliable electronic messaging; facilitated by IATA, the project is an industry-wide initiative involving carriers, freight forwarders, ground handlers, shippers and customs authorities
Electronic Data
InterchangeThe interchange of electronic data, structured following an agreed protocol, between the automated information system of different parties
Embargo
An embargo on a certain kind of goods means these goods will not be transported by the airline, often for flight-safety reasons
Equipment
Materials needed to handle or transport goods
ESC
European Shippers’ Council (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
ETD
Estimated Time of Departure
Expediting
Forwarding goods (in less than the normal lead time)
Expeditor
Forwarder
FAK
Freight All Kinds
FAK-Rates
Rates for Freight All Kinds
FAP
A C2K key performance indicator: FAP = Flown as Planned (the complete shipment has flown at or before the last planned flight with a maximum 12-hour delay)
FCL
Full Container Load
FDCA
Found Cargo
FFM
Freight Forwarding Message (electronic)
FIATA
International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
FLTFlight
Forwarder
Company specialized in providing door-to-airport transport, arranging connecting air transport and/or airport-to-door transport for parcels and consolidations > 75 kg or up to anything that fits in an aircraft; the air transport is generally outsourced to airlines and sometimes aircraft operators or air charter companies
Forwarder network
A network existing of different smaller to medium sized forwarding companies all over the world working together
Freighter
Aircraft built with the purpose of carrying nothing else than cargo
FSUFreight Status Update
Fuel Surcharge
Surcharge added to the cargo rate to cover the additional costs of increasing fuel-prices; these will generally follow a certain index
Full charter
Chartering the full available volume of an aircraft or flight/day
Full Container Load
Container fully loaded, generally with goods belonging to one party
Full freighter
Aircraft built with the purpose of carrying nothing else than cargo
FWBElectronic air waybill message
FWB
Also a C2K milestone: FWB = the shipment is booked at the airline, next an electronic air waybill is generated by agent (forwarder) ; this creates the so-called route map in C2K in which all the steps are followed
FYIor Your Information
General Cargo Rates
Rates for all different kinds of cargo, not falling into a specific handling and/or rate category
GSAGeneral Sales Agent
GSF
Global Shippers Forum (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
Handling Agent
Agent handling the ramp and/or warehouse cargo operation for an airline
Harmonised System
A numeric multi-purpose system for the classification of goods with its six digits covering about 5000 descriptions of the products or groups of products most commonly produced and traded, designed for customs purposes, but can also be used for statistics, transport purposes, export, import and manufacturing; the international convention on the HS was established under auspices of the World Customs Organisation in 1983
HaulageInland transport of cargo
Haulier
Road carrier
HEA
Heavy Cargo
HAWB
House Air Waybill
House Air Waybill
The shipment contract between the end-customer and the forwarder (see the page “Forwarding Out” of this website for further purposes and explanation)
Hub
Central point in a transport system or network
HUMHuman remains
HWB
House Waybill
IATA
International Air Transport Association (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
IATA-AgentAn IATA certified agent
ICAL
Inbound Cargo Action List
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organisation (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
ICE
Dry Ice Shipment
IN
Inches
Inco terms
Internationally agreed set of standard delivery terms
Integrator
Carrier integrating different modes of transport to form a door-to-door transport or supply chain; this term mostly refers to the large international express companies whose core business is to carry envelopes and parcels up to 75 kg, often overnight or even same day
Intermodal Transport
The movement of cargo in a supply chain by more than one mode of transport; for example, road/air or sea/air transport
INVInvoice
ISA
If Space Available
KG
Kilos
L/C
Letter of Credit
LCL
Less than Container Load
Less than Container Load
Container partly filled with goods from one party, or an amount of goods that is not sufficient to fill one container and will therefore likely be consolidated
LHO
Living Human Organs / Blood
License, import/export
Governmental permit to import / export certain goods under certain conditions
Line item
Order line, each line on a packing list or invoice to be declared for customs
Load factor
The extent to which the aircraft (weight-, volume-, ULD-) capacity is efficiently utilized (to generate profit)
LOCLocation
Loose cargo/shipments
Cargo / shipments not loaded on an ULD
Lower Deck
The (cargo) deck below the main deck or upper deck of an aircraft
LT
Local Time
Main deck
Upper deck; the (cargo) deck above the lower deck of an aircraft
Manifest, flight
Document listing the air waybills and a specification of the related goods carried on a flight
Master Air Waybill
The shipment contract between the forwarder and the airline (see the page “Forwarding Out” of this website for further purposes and explanation)
MAWB
Master Air Waybill
MFST
Manifest
Minimum Rate
Rate to cover the basic costs of carrying a shipment
MSG
Message(s)
Network Forwarder
A large forwarding company with worldwide branches
NFD
A C2K milestone: NFD = cargo and documents ready for pick-up at airline (handler), the customer (forwarder) is notified
NNDNotice of Non-Delivery
NON-IATA
Airline or agent that is not a member of IATA
Nose loading
Loading cargo through the cargo door in the nose of an aircraft
Notify address
Address of a party other than the consignee to be notified of arrival of the goods
Notify party
Party other than the consignee to be notified of arrival of the goods
NOTOC
Notification To Captain; list for the captain of the aircraft with goods carried on board
N-Rates
Rates for shipments with weights up to 45 kg
NVOCC
Non-Vessel Operating/Owning Cargo Carrier; in case of Air Cargo a Carrier (e.g., a Forwarder or Consolidator) who issues Air Waybills for the carriage of cargo on aircraft which he does not operate or own
OAGOfficial Airlines Guide
OB
On Board
Oversized Cargo
Cargo that exceeds the dimensions of an ULD
PackagePacked piece of cargo
Packing list
A list for customs declaration and consignment purposes stating number and kinds of packages being shipped, totals of gross, legal, and net weights of the packages, marks and numbers on the packages, contents and part-/serial numbers
Pallet
A (standardized) platform on which goods can be stacked for transport or warehouse handling purposes
Pallet, aircraft
A (standardized) platform on which goods can be stacked for air transport purposes
Pallet net
A net used to secure the cargo on the aircraft pallet
Parcel
Package
Part charter
Chartering of a part of the available volume on an aircraft or flight/day
Part shipment
Part of a shipment that travels on a different flight and/or day than the rest of the shipment due to available capacity with the airline
PAXPassenger(s)
Payload
The (cargo) load that can be carried by an aircraft (to generate revenue)
PC
Piece(s)
PER
Perishable Cargo
PFI
Pro Forma Invoice
POA
Proof Of Acceptance; legal proof a shipment has been accepted by a party
POD
Proof Of Delivery; legal proof a shipment has been delivered by a party
POD
Place Of Delivery
PP
Charges Prepaid
PPD
Prepaid
Pre-alert
Message stating the current and or expected status of the goods
Principal
The customer ordering the transport or related services
PSHPart Shipment
QNTY
Quantity
Q-Rates
Rates with a quantity discount
RCF
A C2K milestone: RCF = cargo has arrived in the cargo bay at final destination; cargo and airwaybill are administratively received in the system
RCPTReceipt, Reception
RCS
A C2K milestone: RCS = cargo and documents are received ‘Ready for Carriage’ and accepted by airline (handler)
Ready For Carriage
(By Air) The goods are correctly packed and labelled, and customs cleared, with the right documents attached
Ready For Transport
(By Road) The goods are correctly packed and labelled, with the right documents attached
RFC
Ready For Carriage
RFT
Ready For Transport
Routing
The path that is (to be) followed by the goods from shipper to consignee
RUSHRRush Reply
SASPO
As Soon As Possible
SAWB
Substitute Air Waybill
Security Surcharge
Surcharge added to the cargo rate to cover the additional costs of the increasing number of security checks and related administration that are legally required by the authorities
Shipper
The person or company that is physically and administratively responsible for shipping the goods; for an airline in most cases a forwarder will be the shipper, for a forwarder the shipper is a third party, for example a trading company, a manufacturer, etc.
Shipper’s Letter of Instruction
Document issued by the shipper to instruct and authorize the forwarder to forward and declare goods on his behalf; contains all shipment details needed to facilitate these services
SHPMNTShipment
Side loading
Loading cargo through a cargo door in the side of an aircraft
Skid
Pallet
S/L
Short Loaded
SLI
Shipper’s Letter of Instruction
SSPD
Short Shipped; stayed behind
TACT
The Air Cargo Tariff; publication of official airline tariffs
TBA
Time Before Arrival
TBD
Time Before Departure
TEMP
Temperature
TIACA
The International Air Cargo Association (see the page “Interest Organisations” of this website also)
TILNA
Tilting Not Allowed
TILTA
Tilting Allowed
Time Slot
The agreed time to collect or deliver goods
Tonne Kilometre
One tonne (1000 kg or 2204.6 lb) metric flown one kilometre; productivity indicator
TRA
Transit
Tracing
Retrieving (information on) the status of goods and documents
Tracking
Regular checking on the status of goods and documents
Track & Trace
Automated regular retrieval of (information on) the status of goods and documents and checking these against the agreed norms
Transfer cargo
Transfer of cargo from one flight to another
Transition / Transit cargo
Transfer of cargo from one flight to another
TRM
Transfer Manifest
TTL
Total
ULD
Unit Load Device
ULD, contoured
Unit Load Device shaped to exactly fit in an aircraft
UNACC
Unaccompanied
Unit Load Device
Standardized air cargo loading equipment (pallet, container)
Upper deck
Main deck; the (cargo) deck above the lower deck of an aircraft
VAL
Valuable cargo
VAT
Value Added Tax
VOL
Volume
Volume charge
Air transport charge based on the volume of goods instead of the actual weight (see “Dimensional Weight” and “Weight charge” also)
VUN
Vulnerable cargo
Weight charge
Air transport charge based on the actual weight of the goods (see “Dimensional Weight” and “Volume charge” also)
Weight & Balance
Management of the weight and allocation of cargo, passengers and fuel for a flight
W/HWarehouse
XPS
Priority Small Package
XS
In Excess
Yield management
The process of maximising the contribution (revenue) of the (transport & handling) network, equipment, infrastructure and resources
HAZARD LABELS DANGEROUS GOODS (DG)
Hazard Labels for
Dangerous Goods (DG)
Class 1 Explosives
Class 2 Gases
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Class 4 Flammable solids
Class 5 Oxidising substances and organic peroxides
Class 6 Toxic and infectious substances
Class 7 Radioactive materials
Class 8 Corrosives
Class 9 Miscellaneous
Handling labels
Cargo aircraft only
Cyrogenics
This way up
Magnetised material
AUSTRADE INTERNATIONAL OFFICES
Argentina
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, DPR of (North Korea)
Korea, Rep (South Korea)
Kuwait
Macau
Madagascar
Malaysia
Mauritius
Mexico
Mongolia
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
Zambia
INCOTERMS
The Seller’s only responsibility is to make the goods available at the Seller’s premises. The Buyer bears full costs and risks of moving the goods from there to destination.
The Seller delivers the goods, cleared for export, to the carrier selected by the Buyer. The Seller loads the goods if the carrier pickup is at the Seller’s premises. From that point, the Buyer bears the costs and risks of moving the goods to destination.
The Seller pays for moving the goods to destination. From the time the goods are transferred to the first carrier, the Buyer bears the risks of loss or damage.
The Seller pays for moving the goods to destination. From the time the goods are transferred to the first carrier, the Buyer bears the risks of loss or damage. The Seller, however, purchases the cargo insurance.
The Seller delivers when the goods, once unloaded from the arriving means of transport, are placed at the Buyer’s disposal at a named terminal at the named port or place of destination. “Terminal” includes any place, whether covered or not, such as a quay, warehouse, container yard or road, rail or air cargo terminal. The Seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to and unloading them at the terminal at the named port or place of destination.
The Seller delivers when the goods are placed at the Buyer’s disposal on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the names place of destination. The Seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to the named place.
The Seller delivers the goods -cleared for import – to the Buyer at destination. The Seller bears all costs and risks of moving the goods to destination, including the payment of Customs duties and taxes.
The Seller delivers the goods to the origin port. From that point, the Buyer bears all costs and risks of loss or damage.
The Seller delivers the goods on board the ship and clears the goods for export. From that point, the Buyer bears all costs and risks of loss or damage.
The Seller clears the goods for export and pays the costs of moving the goods to destination. The Buyer bears all risks of loss or damage.
The Seller clears the goods for export and pays the costs of moving the goods to the port of destination. The Buyer bears all risks of loss or damage. The Seller, however, purchases the cargo insurance.
SHIPPING CONTAINER DIMENSIONS
Weight: 4500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 19′ 5″
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”, Height: 7’ 5-¾”
Weight: 8500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ ⅜”
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”, Height: 7’ 5-¾”
Weight: 8750 lbs
Max Gross Weight: 68,008lb
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ 4”
Width: 7′ 7”
Height: 8′ 9″
Door Opening: Width:
7’ 8″‘, Height: 8’ 5”
Internal length 5.94 m / 19.5 ft
Internal width 2.35 m / 7.7 ft
Internal height 2.35 m / 7.7 ft
Tare weight 2,360 kg / 5,203.8 lbs
Payload capacity: 30,140 kg / 66,458.7 lbs
Cubic capacity 32.7 m³ / 1,154.3 cu ft
Internal length 12.13 m / 39.8 ft
Internal width 2.40 m / 7.9 ft
Internal height 2.14 m / 7 ft
Tare weight 5,000 kg / 11,025 lbs
Payload capacity: 40,000 kg / 88,200 lbs
Cubic capacity 62.2 m³ / 2,195.7 cu ft
INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER SHIPPING PORTS
Rank
Port
Website
1
Shanghai, China
www.portshanghai.com.cn
2
SIngapore
www.singaporepsa.com
3
Shenzhen, China
www.szport.net
4
Hong Kong, S.A.R., China
www.mardep.gov.hk
5
Ningbo-Zhoushan, China
www.zhoushan.cn/english
6
Busan, South Korea
www.busanpa.com
7
Qingdao, China
www.qdport.com
8
Guangzhou Harbor, China
www.gzport.com
9
Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
www.dpworld.ae
10
Tianjin, China
www.ptacn.com
11
Rotterdam, Netherlands
www.portofrotterdam.com
12
Port Klang, Malaysia
www.pka.gov.my
13
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China
www.khb.gov.tw
14
Dalian, China
www.dlport.cn
15
Hamburg, Germany
www.hafen-hamburg.de
16
Antwerp, Belguim
www.portofantwerp.com
17
Xiamen, China
www.portxiamen.gov.cn
18
Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia
www.ptp.com.my
19
Los Angeles, U.S.A.
www.portoflosangeles.org
20*
Keihin Ports, Japan
www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/en
21
Long Beach, U.S.A.
www.polb.com
22
Laem Chabang, Thailand
www.laemchabangport.com
23
Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia
www.priokport.co.id
24
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
www.vpa.org.vn
25
Bremen/Bremerhaven, Germany
www.bremen-ports.de
26
New York-New Jersey, U.S.A.
www.panynj.gov
27
Yingkou, China
www.ykport.com.cn
28**
Hanshin Ports, Japan
www.hanshinport.co.jp/en
29
Lianyungun, China
www.lyg.gov.cn
30
Columbo, Sri Lanka
www.slpa.lk
31
Algerciras Bay, Spain
www.apba.es
32
Jawaharlal Nehru,
www.jnport.gov.in
33
Suzhou, China
suzhou.jiangsu.net/transportation/waterway/port
34
Valencia, Spain
www.valenciaport.com
35
Jeddah, Suadi Arabia
www.ports.gov.sa
36
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
www.sharjahports.ae
37
Felixstowe, U.K.
www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk/
38
Santos, Brazil
www.portodesantos.com
39
Manila, Philippines
www.ppa.com.ph
40
Piraeus, Greece
www.pct.com.gr www.olp.gr/en
41
Port Said East, Egypt
www.scctportsaid.com
42
Balboa, Panama
www.ppc.com.pa/balboa.php
43
Haiphong, Vietnam
www.vpa.org.vn
44***
Seattle-Tacoma NW Seaport Alliance, U.S.A.
www.portseattle.org www.porttacoma.org
45
Ambarli, Turkey
www.atlasliman.com
46
Georgia Ports, U.S.A.
www.gaports.com
47
Colon, Panama
www.amp.gob.pa
48
Tanjung Perak, Surabaya, Indonesia
www.perakport.co.id
49
Tanger Med, Morocco
www.tmpa.ima
50
Salalah, Oman
www.salalah.com
INTERNATIONAL PORTS
Rank
Port
Website
1
Shanghai, China
www.portshanghai.com.cn
2
SIngapore
www.singaporepsa.com
3
Shenzhen, China
www.szport.net
4
Hong Kong, S.A.R., China
www.mardep.gov.hk
5
Ningbo-Zhoushan, China
www.zhoushan.cn/english
6
Busan, South Korea
www.busanpa.com
7
Qingdao, China
www.qdport.com
8
Guangzhou Harbor, China
www.gzport.com
9
Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
www.dpworld.ae
10
Tianjin, China
www.ptacn.com
11
Rotterdam, Netherlands
www.portofrotterdam.com
12
Port Klang, Malaysia
www.pka.gov.my
13
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China
www.khb.gov.tw
14
Dalian, China
www.dlport.cn
15
Hamburg, Germany
www.hafen-hamburg.de
16
Antwerp, Belguim
www.portofantwerp.com
17
Xiamen, China
www.portxiamen.gov.cn
18
Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia
www.ptp.com.my
19
Los Angeles, U.S.A.
www.portoflosangeles.org
20*
Keihin Ports, Japan
www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/en
21
Long Beach, U.S.A.
www.polb.com
22
Laem Chabang, Thailand
www.laemchabangport.com
23
Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia
www.priokport.co.id
24
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
www.vpa.org.vn
25
Bremen/Bremerhaven, Germany
www.bremen-ports.de
26
New York-New Jersey, U.S.A.
www.panynj.gov
27
Yingkou, China
www.ykport.com.cn
28**
Hanshin Ports, Japan
www.hanshinport.co.jp/en
29
Lianyungun, China
www.lyg.gov.cn
30
Columbo, Sri Lanka
www.slpa.lk
31
Algerciras Bay, Spain
www.apba.es
32
Jawaharlal Nehru,
www.jnport.gov.in
33
Suzhou, China
suzhou.jiangsu.net/transportation/waterway/port
34
Valencia, Spain
www.valenciaport.com
35
Jeddah, Suadi Arabia
www.ports.gov.sa
36
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
www.sharjahports.ae
37
Felixstowe, U.K.
www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk/
38
Santos, Brazil
www.portodesantos.com
39
Manila, Philippines
www.ppa.com.ph
40
Piraeus, Greece
www.pct.com.gr www.olp.gr/en
41
Port Said East, Egypt
www.scctportsaid.com
42
Balboa, Panama
www.ppc.com.pa/balboa.php
43
Haiphong, Vietnam
www.vpa.org.vn
44***
Seattle-Tacoma NW Seaport Alliance, U.S.A.
www.portseattle.org www.porttacoma.org
45
Ambarli, Turkey
www.atlasliman.com
46
Georgia Ports, U.S.A.
www.gaports.com
47
Colon, Panama
www.amp.gob.pa
48
Tanjung Perak, Surabaya, Indonesia
www.perakport.co.id
49
Tanger Med, Morocco
www.tmpa.ima
50
Salalah, Oman
www.salalah.com
SHIPPING TIME AUSTRALIA TO AFRICA
BOTSWANA -46 DAYS
CAMEROON - 59 DAYS
CANARY ISLANDS - 42 DAYS
GABON - 60 DAYS
GAMBIA - 55 DAYS
GHANA - 47 DAYS
GUINEA - 52 DAYS
IVORY COAST - 51 DAYS
KENYA - 34 DAYS
LIBERIA - 55 DAYS
LIBYA - 40 DAYS
MALAWI - 65 DAYS
MAURITIUS - 28 DAYS
MOROCCO - 46 DAYS
MOZAMBIQUE - 43 DAYS
NAMIBIA - 50 DAYS
BENIN - 36 DAYS
RWANDA 49 DAYS
SENEGAL 47 DAYS
SIERRA LEONE 50 DAYS
SOUTH AFRICA 33 DAYS
SUDAN 39 DAYS
TANZANIA 34 DAYS
TOGO 46 DAYS
TUNISIA 39 DAYS
UGANDA 56 DAYS
EXPORT DOCUMENTATION
An Overview of Bills of Lading: Ensuring Precision in Shipping
The Bill of Lading meticulously captures the smallest shipment details, providing an exact representation of your cargo. This document is pivotal for identifying your shipment and becomes invaluable in dispute scenarios, especially when handling liability claims for damaged, lost, or delayed shipments.
As a specialist in international shipping and freight, CargoMaster places utmost importance on accuracy in shipping dates, marks, and cargo descriptions when issuing the Bill of Lading. Adhering to maritime regulations, CargoMaster ensures precise details, recognising the significance of the date on the Bill of Lading, marking the enforcement of the shipment contract.
The compilation of a Bill of Lading involves several checks within the export documentation flow. Freight Forwarders like CargoMaster play a crucial role, ensuring accurate details such as container and bolt seal numbers, vessel information, weights, pieces loaded, and voyage numbers. While Bills of Lading are typically issued after the vessel sails, special requests may lead to earlier issuances.
Functioning as a contract between the International Shipping Company and the cargo shipper, the Bill of Lading mirrors other contractual agreements, like a residential tenancy agreement. To meet international standards, Bills of Lading must align with conventions such as The Hague Rule, Hague-Visby Rule, Hamburg Rule, and The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act Australia 1991.
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A crucial document confirming the approval to sell goods in Australia, essential for customs clearance and import processes in certain overseas markets.
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Required for regulated commodities like plants and plant products, certifying compliance with quarantine regulations and the absence of pests.
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Government-certified or authorised entity-issued document confirming the origin of commodities, essential for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and customs clearance.
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