OCEAN FREIGHT

FITS, Inc. knows who goes where and how often and we will find the most cost effective method to move your cargo to its final destination.  We translate the many expenses as one number you can use to quote your products to your customer. 

Normally, the ocean freight bill entails many additional charges.  All of which are stated in varying units of measure.  Below are just a few of the units of measure used by the industry.  It is our job to translate these units of measure into a number you can relate too.

• Wharfage — Generally quoted in $/2000 lbs.

Charges by the port for use of their facilities.

• Handling — Quoted in $/100 lbs or $/2000 lbs.

Charges by a company to unload or load your product.

• Fuel Bunker — Quoted in $/metric ton or $/cubic meter.

Charges by the steamship line to off set rapidly increasing fuel expenses.

• Currency Adjustment Bunker — Quoted in $/metric ton or $/cubic meter.

Charges by the steamship line to off set a weak US dollar.

• Harbor Maintenance Fees — Quoted in $/100 of FOB dock value.

Charges by the U.S. government to maintain U.S. ports facilities.

• C.I.F. — Quotations depend on industry standard.

Stands for Cargo, Insurance and Freight.

• Free Out — Your customer pays to have the vessel discharged.

• Liner terms — This means the steamship line will offer you a rate which includes both loading the vessel and discharging the vessel.