I would like to get a container shipping cost from Shanghai to Odessa port. How can I get it?

Post your container shipping request here. Forwarder or line agent, who have proposed the lowest rate for the lane of interest, will calculate one for you .

How can I define the location of container with my cargo and its time of arrival at the port of discharging?

Use the tracking service to get your container location. Also, you must know the B/L or container number and name of the shipping line transporting your cargo for this propose.

What is transit time and how can I get it?

Transit time is the time for transporting containers in the lane between ports. It includes time spent for sea voyage and transshipment in ports. As a rule, it's posted at the sites or in the documents issued by sipping lines. The actual transit time can essentialy differ from the voiced one that can lead to the noncompliance of the delivery terms specified in the contract.

Use the transit time calculator service to define the actual average value of transit time between ports.

I want to find a MAERSK empty container for export loading in St. Peterburg. How can I make it?

Use the backload for export service to find an empty container of the interested line located in the city of your residence.

How can I get into touch with a MSC line agent in Odessa?

Use the company catalogue or the shipping line reference book to find the contact information.

I want to know the insurance cost for container cargo being shipped from Russia to UAE.

You can contact us to get the insurance information. Our managers provide you the cargo insurance cost calculation.

What are the container lines serving the port of Novorossiysk? What are the lines providing service between Novorossiysk and Dubai ports?

Use the find shipping line service to find shipping lines serving the selected port. Choose one or two ports of interest and press "Find shipping lines" button.

What are the advantages one can get participating in the freight exchange?

The freight exchange of Searates.com system can be used to get requests of system users for containerized cargo transportation, get information on the levels of freight rates for container shipping over the world, make bookings at the minimum rates provided by forwarders and line agents, find new partners engaged in the sea cargo transportations.

Some requests for cargo transportation are posted here.

How can I get access to the freight exchange?

Learn the exchange rules and sign up here.