Cost Of Full Container Loads From Saudi Arabia

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BAFCO

• Cost Of Full Container Loads (FCL) From Saudi
  Arabia To International Destinations

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Introduction
Whether the final destination is Chian or Europe,
exporters have plenty of container shipping
companies in Saudi Arabia to choose from. When
youre shipping high volumes or large items like
electrical home appliances, furniture, etc. or
fragile items like ceramics, Full Container
Loads (FCL) for a 20 or 40 container makes the
most sense. FCL prices vary from shipper to
shipper. Here are a few terms that will help you
understand this pricing.
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Key FCL price components for cross border
shipping solution in Saudi Arabia

• The key components of FCL pricing by container
  shipping companies in Saudi Arabia are
• Freight This is the price of transporting the
  container from the origin port to the
  destination port. All-in freight includes fuel
  surcharges and fluctuations in the exchange rate.
• Bunker Adjustment Factor This is a monthly fee
  depending on the destination port. It is
  calculated according to the number of TEUs.
  Currency Adjustment Factor This is a surcharge
  levied to compensate for currency fluctuations.

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Port expenses for door to door freight shipping
in Saudi Arabia
Door to door freight shipping in Saudi Arabia is
an important consideration while choosing
container shipping companies in Saudi Arabia.
When you ask for a quote, some of the terms you
should know are Terminal Handling Charge This
is the cost of loading and unloading
containers. Port Charges or T3 Fees levied for
the entry/exit on goods from the
port Documentation or B/L Expenses These are
costs associated with issuing a shipping note or
Bill of Lading.
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Container shipping companies in Saudi Arabia
calculate shipping costs on the basis of 4 main
factors in addition to being influenced by the
gap between supply and demand.
How do container shipping companies in Saudi
Arabia calculate shipping costs?
Cargo Volume/Weight Cargo being

• transported by ship is typically measured in
  terms of volume while cargo being transported by
  air is measured by weight and volume.
• Type of transportation The mode of
  transportation will determine the delivery
  timelines. The quicker the delivery, the higher
  the price.
• Distance The distance a container must travel
  indicates the amount of fuel required. This
  includes the total distance your container will
  travel. The best shipping agent in Saudi Arabia
  will calculate this distance from your
  warehouse, where the container is loaded to the
  delivery point.

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