Trans-Pacific Import Freight Cost Savings with 53' Containers

A rising tide in Trans-Pacific ocean freight rates is the expectation analysts see over the long-term.  

With rising rates in mind, InTek Freight & Logistics developed a solution for BCO's and NVO's to tap into the empty 53' domestic containers produced in China and destined for the class I railroad door-to-door divisions.

The 53' containers bring capacity through a unique avenue that captures cost savings by providing 53' capacity containers that would otherwise be empty.   This give both BCO's and NVO's the opportunity to obtain highly competitive door-to-door rates, while the manufacturing company gains revenue on the container that would otherwise be 100% cost to them making for truly a win-win for all parties involved.

53' Containers Advantages for Imports 

• Lower Total Cost per Cubic Meter 

  • 53’ container=113cubi meter, 50% more capacity than 40’HQ ISO container
    • In addition to the space gained, there is savings on terminal handling, documentation and entry filling

• Speed 

  • The 53' boxes are loaded on the top layer of the steamship, thus unloaded first.
    • Dedicated bay on steamship lines, scheduled weekly services.
  • No need to transload at the port, which is done roughly 35% to 40% of the time for ISO containers, eliminating a step in the supply chain making for quicker transit to the final destination.

  • Fast transit from China port to anywhere in North America using intermodal service.

• Damage 

  • Brand new containers.
  • No additional touches from a transload.

• Box Ownership Advantage 

  • The boxes are owned by the container manufacturer, so if there would be another Hanjin situation these containers would not be captured in the bankruptcy proceedings.

• Environment 

  • Fewer boxes are moved, so less trucks on the roads.

Freight Characteristics to Use 53' Import Containers  

• The 53' container can hold 113 cubic meters.
• Cargo weight cannot be greater than 18 ton.
• The goods origin locations for the manufacturing of this product are better to be in Guangdong province, although any city in the southern and southeastern cities will work well.

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