ocean freight

Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words

Goods transported by ship across the sea.

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Examples (10)

  • We shipped the machinery by ocean freight to reduce costs.
  • Rising ocean freight rates have affected our pricing this quarter.
  • Please book the ocean freight early to secure space during peak season.
  • The ocean freight was delayed at the transshipment port due to bad weather.
  • Compared with air cargo, ocean freight is slower but far more economical.
  • Our supplier switched from air to ocean freight for bulky items.
  • Customs documentation for ocean freight must be prepared before loading.
  • They negotiated a better ocean freight rate for the new shipping lane.
  • Hazardous materials require special handling when moved as ocean freight.
  • Last year, we handled over 500 TEUs of ocean freight across three regions.