Seamless International Container Shipping for Global Trade

Texas International Freight can deliver a sea shipping container directly to your location anywhere in the U.S. for convenient loading.

Alternatively, you can have your cargo picked up using flatbed trucks or dry vans, and we’ll transport it to be packed and containerized at our export packing facilities.

With export crating and packing facilities near all major ports and railheads, you’ll benefit from advanced machinery like forklifts to ensure your items are safely handled.

Our worldwide network also offers reverse logistics services, allowing you to import cargo by container from almost anywhere around the globe.

Thanks to our professional agency network, you have access to packing and container stuffing facilities in key locations worldwide.

Texas International Freight can bring the sea shipping container to your customer’s door for loading anywhere in the U.S.

Alternatively, you can pick up the cargo on flatbed trucks or dry vans and bring it to be packed and containerized at our export packing facilities.

We have export crating and packing facilities near all major ports and railheads, utilizing advanced machinery such as forklifts to safely move your items.

We also have worldwide reach for reverse logistics to import your cargo by container from almost anywhere in the world.

We have access to packing and stuffing facilities globally on account of our extensive and professional agency network, which allows us to offer competitive container shipping rates.

If you need to buy a shipping container, please contact us. Texas International Freight sells 20- and 40-ft containers that are certified as seaworthy for reasonable prices. Plus, we are happy to deliver them to your door.

A lot of options exist when hiring a freight company to do your container shipping. Texas International Freight looks for the best, most economical, and quickest delivery options according to your container shipping requirements.

We have excellent knowledge and relationships with all the major container lines. And we have professional agents all over the world who can book containers on our and our customer’s behalf.

This allows us to offer both container shipping for import and export cargo. We have connections to all the major lines that enable us to pass on considerable savings and offer competitive container shipping rates. Contact us for a shipping container overseas quote.

Facts and Fictions in Shipping Sea Containers

While it is true that the shipping container has made worldwide shipping incredibly easy and cheap, there still exist a number of pitfalls. It’s very easy to say shipping something from point A to point B, but like so many other things in life, it’s easier said than done.

Online Freight Quotes for Shipping Containers

Companies both in and outside the freight industry are introducing online booking tools. But there are innumerable tiny factors one must be aware of. So using an online tool to book freight correctly, without any aid from a human professional, isn’t recommended. Those who have tried it, only to be disappointed, can tell you all the disclaimers and checked “I AGREE” boxes absolve the service provider of any blame. The customer bears all costs.

Efficiencies of Digitalization

No matter how much computer coding is done, cargo still must ship according to the rules of space and time. No digitalization has ever moved a container without the same planes, trains, and ships that “old-fashioned” freight forwarders use. Whatever efficiencies online booking has given are inconsequential when compared to the fixed costs of shipping.

Online Booking Must Be Cheaper

Whatever small savings might be had by leveraging software are inconsequential when compared to the extraordinary capital-intensive tools of shipping. No matter how you book your freight, we all use the same trucks, planes, and ships. And they all burn the same fuel.

Transparency in the Market

There is a difference between receiving a quote and completing a shipment. Despite the ease of displaying information on a computer screen, it does not necessarily equate to the ease of carrying out the task. It is important not to confuse transparency with a false quote.
A freight expert can guide you through the shipment process better than any computer. Proper shipping is affordable and straightforward, but if done incorrectly, it can lead to significant and unpleasant expenses.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Container Overseas?

The cost of shipping a container overseas can vary depending on several factors. Here are some key considerations that influence the cost:

• Distance: The distance between the origin and destination ports plays a significant role in determining the shipping cost. Longer distances generally incur higher transportation costs.
• Container Size: The size of the container you choose will affect the shipping cost. Common container sizes include 20-foot and 40-foot containers. Larger containers usually have higher shipping costs compared to smaller ones.
• Type of Cargo: The nature and characteristics of the cargo being shipped can impact the cost. Certain types of goods may require special handling, storage, or documentation, which can increase the overall shipping expenses. Heavy items, specifically compressors or drill pipes for the oil and gas industry or agricultural machinery or crawler cranes for the construction industry are examples of higher ticket items.
• Freight Rates: Freight rates are influenced by various factors, including market conditions, fuel prices, and the supply and demand for shipping services. For example, moving heavy items usually utilizes more fuel. Rates may fluctuate over time, so it’s advisable to obtain up-to-date information from shipping providers or freight forwarders.
• Shipping Route: The specific shipping route taken can impact the cost. Some routes may be more popular and have higher competition among shipping lines, resulting in potentially lower rates. However, less common or specialized routes may involve higher costs due to limited service options.
• Additional Services: Additional services such as customs clearance, insurance, warehousing, or inland transportation to/from the ports may also affect the overall shipping cost. These services can vary depending on the specific requirements of your shipment.

It’s important to note that providing an exact cost without specific details and current market conditions is not possible. To obtain an accurate quote for shipping a container overseas, please contact us. They can assess your specific shipping needs, consider the aforementioned factors, and provide you with a comprehensive cost estimate based on your requirements.
Remember to compare multiple quotes, evaluate the services offered, and consider the reputation and reliability of the shipping provider before making a decision.