Most of the world’s largest goods are transported by container ships. In this blog, we will dive into the world of container transport services.

Container Ship & Container Shipping services

Container shipping services are marine container services that carry cargo containers. Container ships that operate on a regularly scheduled route are known as liner shipping. Various sizes of container ships are: 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, High Cube, Open Top, Flat Rack, Garments on Hanger, and refrigerated containers.

Types of Container Ships (loading method) in Container Transport Services

The following are the types of container ships according to loading methods in container transportation services:

• Lift-on and lift-off Ship: It refers to the container ship that loads and unloads containers with the container dock crane or on-board crane. A lift-on and lift-off ship is a full-container ship and has a special internal structure in which a T- or L-shaped frame called a cell guide is deployed within the cargo hold, and containers are vertically piled in accordance with the cell guide.
• Roll-on and roll-off Ship: A ship that loads and unloads cargo through the slope connecting the ship and dock with a mobile vehicle is known as a roll-on and roll-off ship. This method has less loading efficiency as it requires more time than the Lift-On and Lift-Off methods, but the Ro-Ro method specializes in cargo with wheels, like automobiles.
• Lighter Aboard Ship: It is a specially constructed ship in accordance with the features of the local harbor. In other words, it is a ship that permits loading and unloading in the port without harbor facilities by loading cargo on the barge and loading and unloading the barge itself.

What is the Container Ship Price?

The ship container price depends on various factors, like:

• Distance: It is a major factor in deciding the price of the shipping container. The longer the journey, the higher the price of the shipping container.
• Size of Container: The price of shipping containers changes with the size of the boxes. The bigger the box, the higher the rate of shipping containers.
• Demand: If the demand for shipping containers is high, the shipping company will charge high prices, and in cases of low demand for shipping containers, you can easily get them at an economical price.
• Used and New Containers: Used containers are available at a very lower cost than new containers and one-way containers. Used containers are a cost-saving and easy option.

Where does SLR Shipping operate in India?

The following are the ports of SLR Shipping in India:

• Nhava Sheva
• Mundra, Kolkata
• Chennai, and
• Tuticorin

Final Words

We provide all the solutions and answers to your every requirement. We have a 24-hour, committed, and skilled team with years of experience in shipping container services. SLR Shipping in India (Kolkata) is your one-stop destination for container transport services. Get in touch with us today, and our team of specialists will help you find the right solution for your requirements.