Sea Freight
Reliable and cost-effective ocean freight solutions for personal effects, commercial cargo, vehicles and consolidated shipments.
What is Sea Freight?
Sea freight is the transportation of cargo by ocean vessel. It is generally a practical option for customers shipping larger, heavier or less time-sensitive cargo where cost is an important consideration.
Afro-Go coordinates your shipment from cargo receiving and preparation through export handling, ocean transportation and destination handoff. Our goal is to give customers a clear, organized shipping process from the United States to Tanzania and other supported destinations.
Best suited for
Larger & Cost-Conscious Shipments
Sea freight can be a good transportation option when shipment speed is less important than managing transportation cost, particularly for larger or heavier cargo.
The Shipping Process
How Sea Freight Works
Quote & Planning
Tell us what you are shipping, the quantity, weight, origin and destination. Afro-Go reviews the information and prepares your shipping quote.
Cargo Receiving
Your cargo is received or collected and matched to your shipment. Packages are identified, counted and recorded.
Inspection & Preparation
Cargo is checked for shipping requirements and prepared for consolidation, container loading or other applicable export handling.
Export & Port Handling
Required shipping documentation is coordinated and the cargo is moved through the appropriate export and port process.
Ocean Transportation
The shipment is loaded for ocean transportation and moves toward the destination according to the carrier's sailing schedule and routing.
Arrival & Handoff
After arrival, the shipment proceeds through applicable destination clearance and release procedures before pickup or final delivery arrangements.
Cargo Options
What Can Be Shipped?
Subject to carrier, customs and regulatory requirements, sea freight may be suitable for many types of cargo.
- ✓ Personal effects and household goods
- ✓ Commercial merchandise
- ✓ Machinery and equipment
- ✓ Vehicle-related cargo
- ✓ Palletized freight
- ✓ Consolidated shipments
Consolidation
LCL & Consolidated Cargo
Customers who do not require an entire container may be able to ship cargo as part of a consolidated load. Multiple eligible shipments share container space while each customer's cargo remains identified and documented.
Larger shipments may require different container or transportation arrangements. Afro-Go reviews the shipment details before recommending the appropriate option.
Important Information
Transit Times
Transit times can vary based on carrier schedules, routing, vessel availability, port operations, customs processing and other transportation conditions.
Restricted & Prohibited Cargo
Some commodities are restricted, regulated or prohibited. Customers should accurately declare their cargo before it is accepted for transportation.
Documentation
Shipping and customs documentation requirements depend on the cargo, transportation arrangement and destination.
Tracking Updates
Afro-Go provides shipment status information as cargo moves through the applicable stages of the transportation process.
Ready to Ship?
Request Your Sea Freight Quote
Tell us what you need to ship and we'll collect the information needed to review your transportation requirements.