Logistics blog
What to know before your cargo moves: container types, load options, paperwork and the port process.
Choosing a Container: 20' vs 40' vs 40' HC
Three standard containers are used for dry cargo: the 20' at about 33 m³, the 40' at about 67 m³ and the 40' HC at about 76 m³. With heavy cargo such as pulses, a container reaches its weight limit before it is full, so the 20' is usually the better choice. The 40' and 40' HC pay off with light, bulky cargo.
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Full Truckload vs Part Load: When to Use Each
With a full truckload the vehicle is booked for your cargo alone, it goes straight to the consignee and the price is per truck. With part load your cargo shares a truck with other shippers' goods; you pay by weight or volume, but transit is longer and the cargo is handled more. Once a load fills more than about half a truck, a full truckload often becomes the better option.
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A container export through Mersin starts with a booking with the shipping line. The empty container is then picked up from the depot, loaded and sealed, the export declaration is filed and the container is delivered to the port before the cut-off (gate-in). Once the container is on board, the line issues the bill of lading (B/L).
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