Benefits of FCL Shipping:
Cost-Effective for Large Shipments: Ideal for situations where you have enough cargo to fill a container, offering economies of scale compared to LCL (Less Than Container Load).
Security: Containers provide a high degree of protection for your goods during transport.
Faster Than LCL: FCL shipments generally experience less handling delays compared to LCL, potentially leading to slightly faster transit times.
Control Over Container Space: You have exclusive use of the entire container, allowing for better organization and packing optimization.
Cost Factors:
Origin and Destination Ports: Major ports like Shanghai (China) and São Paulo (Brazil) generally have more competitive rates due to higher volumes.
Container Size: 20ft containers are more affordable than 40ft containers, but the cost per unit of cargo may be higher if you don't fill a 20ft container to capacity.
Cargo Weight and Volume: Heavier and bulkier cargo will naturally cost more to ship due to weight-based or dimensional weight calculations.
Inland Transportation: Costs associated with moving your cargo from your origin warehouse in China to the port and from the arrival port in Brazil to your final destination.
Terminal Handling Charges: Fees levied by the terminals at both origin and destination ports for loading and unloading your container.
Ocean Freight: The base cost per container for the sea voyage from China to Brazil.
Customs Clearance: Costs associated with processing your shipment through customs in both China and Brazil. This may include customs duties and taxes depending on the nature of your goods.