OCEAN FREIGHT

Working closely with our customers, Santova UK’s experienced ocean freight team always ensure we deliver the most efficient solution dependent on requirements. We offer global Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), breakbulk and RoRo import and export ocean services, with a specialist focus on trade routes between the UK and South Africa, North Africa, West and East Africa, USA, Middle East and Far East, Asia, Caribbean and China.

Santova’s strategic global network and alliances with leading shipping lines ensures we not only offer competitive pricing to our customers but more importantly, we offer a recognised industry leading service.

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Full Container Loads (FCL)

With over 30 years’ experience, Santova is perfectly positioned to handle all import and/or export Full Container Load (FCL) requirements. Our global volumes and relationships with key carriers allows us to ensure that various options are always available regardless of equipment, capacity and timing requirements.

Once a solution is determined our expert team will then manage your shipment from start to finish, providing you with complete visibility from origin to destination.

Shipping containers lined up side by side

Less than Container Load (LCL)

Servicing all major destination/origin ports, our Less than a Container Load  (LCL) services are an ideal solution for customers importing or exporting smaller shipments. Allow our dedicated ocean freight team to find the most direct, cost effective solution for you.

Our specialist LCL services include our own weekly Santova consolidation import services from China and India main ports and weekly export services to the Caribbean main ports (see Caribbean page).

Machine being shipped as Breakbulk cargo

Breakbulk and RoRo

Regardless of the size or weight of your shipments our dedicated ocean freight projects team have the experience and knowledge to assist you.

Our strategic global network enables us to deliver worldwide solutions for Out of Gauge (OOG), Breakbulk, Roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) or heavy lift project cargo in the most cost effective and efficient way.

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Cross Trade

With the rapid growth of international trade, the ability to move cargo directly between two countries, without the cargo coming into the UK, on a cross trade basis is becoming ever more important. Allow our team of experts to advise on best fit solutions tailored to your specific business needs.

We work with our own offices and/or global partners to facilitate cross trade solutions. We have been working with the majority of our partners for a number of years, during which time good working relationships and trust has been developed. Clients can therefore be assured that quality services will always be used whilst maintaining competitive rates.

CONTAINER DETAILS

Below are details of all the different Sea Freight containers for various types of cargo.

Dry containers 20′ and 40′ (general purpose) are manufactured from either aluminium or steel. They are suitable for most types of cargo. Aluminium dry containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and steel dry containers have a slightly larger internal cube.

Dry container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of dry containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ dry container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
2,300 kg 25,000 kg 33.2 m3 5.9 m
5,071.5 lbs 55,126.9 lbs 1,172 cu ft 19.4 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.35 m 2.39 m 2.34 m 2.28 m
7.7 ft 7.9 ft 7.7 ft 7.5 ft

40´ dry container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
3,750 kg 27,600 kg 67.7 m3 12.03 m
8,268.8 lbs 61,200 lbs 2,389 cu ft 39.5 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.35 m 2.39 m 2.34 m 2.28 m
7.7 ft 7.9 ft 7.7 ft 7.5 ft

High cube dry containers ensure that you gain an extra foot in height compared with dry containers. The high cube dry containers are ideal for light, voluminous or bulky cargo. These extra volume containers are made in 40′ and 45′ sizes in steel and aluminium.

High cube dry container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of high cube dry containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

40´ high cube dry container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
3,940 kg 28,560 kg 76.4 m3 12.3 m
8,687.7 lbs 62,974.8 lbs 2,696.9 cu ft 39.5 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.35 m 2.70 m 2.34 m 2.58 m
7.7 ft 8.9 ft 7.7 ft 8.5 ft

45´ high cube dry container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
4,820 kg 27,860 kg 86 m3 13.56 m
10,628.1 lbs 61,431.3 lbs 3,035.8 cu ft 44.5 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.35 m 2.70 m 2.34 m 2.58 m
7.7 ft 8.9 ft 7.7 ft 8.5 ft

Reefer containers or refrigerated containers are used to transport goods requiring temperature-controlled conditions in transit, such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products and meat. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the carrying ship’s electrical power supply.

Reefer container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of reefer containers (refrigerated containers) may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ reefer container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
3,080 kg 27,400 kg 28.3 m3 5.44 m
6,791.4 lbs 60,417 lbs 999 cu ft 17.9 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.29 m 2.27 m 2.23 m 2.10 m
7.5 ft 7.5 ft 7.3 ft 6.9 ft

40´ reefer container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
4,800 kg 27,700 kg 59.3 m3 11.56 m
10,584 lbs 61,078.5 lbs 2,093.3 cu ft 37.9 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.28 m 2.25 m 2.29 m 2.26 m
7.5 ft 7.4 ft 7.5 ft 7.4 ft

40´ high cube reefer container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
4,480 kg 29,520 kg 67.3 m3 11.58 m
9,880 lbs 65,080 lbs 2,380 cu ft 38.0 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.29 m 2.40 m 2.29 m 2.57 m
7.5 ft 7.9 ft 7.5 ft 8.4 ft

45´ reefer container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
4,850 kg 29,150 kg 67 m3 11.57 m
10,694.3 lbs 64,275.8 lbs 2,365.1 cu ft 38 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.27 m 2.55 m 2.29 m 2.26 m
7.4 ft 8.4 ft 7.5 ft 7.4 ft

Open top containers have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof. This enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top. Open top containers normally have end doors to give flexibility to loading and discharging operations.

Open top container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of open top containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´open top container

Tara weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity
2,350 kg 28,130 kg 32.5 m3
5,181.8 lbs 62,026.7 lbs 1,147.3 cu ft
Internal Door opening Roof opening
Length Width Height Width Height Width Height
5.9 m 2.35 m 2.38 m 2.34 m 2.28 m 2.23 m 5.44 m
19.3 ft 7.7 ft 7.8 ft 7.7 ft 7.4 ft 7.3 ft 17.8 ft

40´open top container

Tara weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity
3,850 kg 26,630 kg 66.4 m3
8,489.3 lbs 58,719.2 lbs 2,343.9 cu ft
Internal Door opening Roof opening
Length Width Height Width Height Width Height
12.03 m 2.35 m 2.38 m 2.34 m 2.29 m 2.21 m 11.57 m
39.5 ft 7.7 ft 7.8 ft 7.7 ft 7.5 ft 7.3 ft 38 ft

Flat rack containers are especially suitable for heavy loads and cargo that needs loading from the top or sides, such as pipes and machinery. You will find collapsible containers and non-collapsible containers with or without walls. Flat rack containers are manufactured from steel and come in 20′ and 40′ sizes.

Flat rack container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of flat rack containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ flat rack container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
2,360 kg 30,140 kg 32.7 m3 5.94 m
5,203.8 lbs 66,458.7 lbs 1,154.3 cu ft 19.5 ft
Internal width Internal height
2.35 m 2.35 m
7.7 ft 7.7 ft

40´ flat rack container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
5,000 kg 40,000 kg 62.2 m3 12.13 m
11,025 lbs 88,200 lbs 2,195.7 cu ft 39.8 ft
Internal width Internal height
2.40 m 2.14 m
7.9 ft 7 ft

Platform containers are without sides, ends and roof. They are used for odd-sized cargo which does not fit on or in any other type of container.

Platform container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of platform containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ platform container

Tare weight Payload capacity Internal length Internal width
2,740 kg 31,260 kg 6.06 m 2.44 m
6,041.7 lbs 68,928.3 lbs 19.9 ft 8 ft

40´ platform container

Tare weight Payload capacity Internal length Internal width
5,700 kg 39,300 kg 12.19 m 2.44 m
12,568.5 lbs 86,656.5 lbs 40 ft 8 ft

Garments on hangers (GOH) containers give customers the option of using a string or bar system, or a combination of both. The GOH containers offer increased flexibility, greater internal load capacity and savings on transportation and handling costs. GOH containers are available in 20′ and 40′ sizes.

GOH container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of garments on hangers containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ GOH container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
2,300 kg 28,180 kg 33.2 m3 5.9 m
5,071.5 lbs 62,136.9 lbs 1,172 cu ft 19.4 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.35 m 2.39 m 2.34 m 2.28 m
7.7 ft 7.9 ft 7.7 ft 7.5 ft

40´ GOH container

Tare weight Payload capacity Cubic capacity Internal length
3,750 kg 28,750 kg 67.7 m3 12.03 m
8,268.8 lbs 63,393.8 lbs 2,389.8 cu ft 39.5 ft
Internal width Internal height Door opening width Door opening height
2.35 m 2.39 m 2.34 m 2.28 m
7.7 ft 7.9 ft 7.7 ft 7.5 ft

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