Ocean Shipping
Shipping cargo across the world with our ocean freight shipping services
With sea shipping services from over 300 ports, Twill enables small and medium-sized businesses to grow, by simplifying their ocean shipping and sea freight logistics. We are here to connect your business globally, whether shipping your cargo on the same continent or handling international freight shipping around the world.
Global network
We ship your cargo to over 300 ports in more than 150 countries – continentally and intercontinentally.
Cargo shipping expertise
Being supercharged by industry leader Maersk, we have the experts to ship your cargo smoothly.
Intuitive digital platform
Our automated digital platform is supported by logistics experts, granting you the freedom to ship, track and outperform competitors with reliable ocean shipping.
Sea Freight Services
Shipping cargo globally with ease
What is Ocean Freight
Ocean freight shipping is the method of transporting containerized cargo loaded onto vessels by sea. Over 90% of all the world’s trade is carried by sea – and even more in some countries. So if you want to ship your freight around the world, you will probably ship it by sea freight.
As a general rule, shipments weighing more than 100kg – or consisting of multiple cartons – will be sent by sea freight. The containers are designed and built for intermodal freight transport. That means the containers can be used across various transportation modes – from ship to rail to truck – without unloading and reloading the cargo.
How can I ship my sea freight internationally?
When you use our intuitive digital platform, we'll make shipping cargo internationally simple and efficient. When you use Twill's ocean shipping services, you get access to the same network as the world’s biggest brands at no extra cost across 300+ locations in over 150 countries – continentally and intercontinentally. Our international maritime shipping services also include transparent tracking and other comprehensive logistics solutions to help your cargo reach its destination.
Benefits and disadvantages of sea freight shipping
There are numerous benefits and disadvantages when shipping sea freight. We want to be transparent with both, so you know whether this is the best option for you.
The benefits of sea freight shipping include:
Cost-effective freight method compared to other methods (e.g. air freight)
Cheaper than other freight methods (e.g. air freight) over long distances
Most carbon-efficient solution
The disadvantages of sea freight shipping include:
Longer transit time than air freight, which means you have to wait longer for your goods to arrive
When shipping smaller amounts of goods, the price is not sustainable.
Container logistics
Shipping cargo to over 300 ports worldwide
You might be a manufacturer, selling your goods to a customer abroad; or a small business owner, distributing and supplying products to companies. Find all the answers to your questions on different shipping routes.
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At Twill, we offer a wide range of logistics solutions, from multimodal transportation to financial services and customs clearance services. We ship your cargo across the globe, all through our intuitive digital platform. Discover all the possibilities now.
