With extensive expertise in the ocean freight industry, TranBay excels in precisely aligning your freight forwarding needs with optimal solutions. Rest assured, we are dedicated to delivering dependable and efficient services, providing unwavering support throughout your entire shipping journey.
TranBay provides a wide selection of routes from point A to B, encompassing the most cost-effective and quickest pathways, spanning a network of 1,369 ports. Adapting to seasonal variations, route conditions, port specifications, and the proximity between the destination and the port, we expertly curate the ideal route to ensure both efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
We've forged direct and robust partnerships with renowned global shipping giants, such as Maersk, CMA CGM, ZIM, COSCO, EMC, and other industry leaders. Our long-term contract arrangements enable us to deliver the most cost-effective transportation solutions, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries.
At TranBay, we're unwavering in our commitment to furnishing our clients with dependable and cost-efficient solutions for their ocean cargo requirements. We provide a diverse array of ocean cargo services, and through the synergy of Matson CLX and Express, we guarantee your cargo reaches any destination within the United States in just 20 days—comparable to air transport times. Our expert team is dedicated to the timely and budget-friendly delivery of your cargo while ensuring its safe and secure arrival at the final destination. Our comprehensive range of ocean freight services includes Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), project cargo, and more.
Economical Sea stands out as our most cost-effective ocean freight option, with an approximate lead time of 60 days. Ideal for non-e-commerce sellers focused on extreme cost reduction, it also suits certain e-commerce sellers with their own 3PL warehouse. These sellers can efficiently replenish goods to their warehouse and later restock Amazon FC from the 3PL facility.
Regular Sea emerges as the preferred choice for most FBA&PL e-commerce sellers. Shipping times to the west coast of the U.S. range from 25-33 days, with an east coast lead time of approximately 40 days. In Europe, under optimal conditions, the lead time is around 40 days. A reliable and popular option, Regular Sea ensures stability and efficiency for businesses.
For high-performing e-commerce sellers with robust inventory sales and a mature business model, Fast Sea offers a balance of stability and speed. Choosing fixed shipping dates, these sellers replenish Amazon inventory directly from China, gaining a competitive edge. If AGL makes us a strong competitor on Regular Sea, then Fast Sea is a height they cannot match.
Super Fast Sea, our premier express ocean freight service, excels during peak seasons such as Christmas when e-commerce sales surge and airfreight availability is limited. With a lead time potentially matching that of Air Freight, Super Fast Sea completes the journey in just 15 days—comprising 11 days of sea voyage and a swift 4-day UPS delivery to your final destination. Experience the ultimate in fast sea shipping with a streamlined 15-day delivery for your packages.
The duration of ocean freight shipping depends on the distance between the origin and destination. It can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
A freight forwarder is a company that arranges the import and export of goods. They handle all the logistics involved in the transportation process, including documentation, customs clearance, and warehousing.
A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. It serves as a shipment receipt when the carrier delivers the goods at a predetermined destination.
FCL stands for Full Container Load, which means your goods fill an entire container. LCL stands for Less than Container Load, which means your goods share a container with others.
A Container Freight Station is a warehouse where goods and cargo are loaded ("stuffed") into containers or unloaded ("stripped") from containers.
The costs involved in ocean freight include the freight rate (the cost to transport the goods from one port to another), customs duties and taxes, insurance, storage fees, and any additional charges for services like door-to-door delivery.