OUR LOGISTICS RESOURCES AND TOOLS
We aim to give our clients a smooth, satisfactory experience when they ship with us. For this reason, we've put together several useful resources you can refer to every time we work together.
CBM CALCULATOR
The cubic meter (CBM) calculator allows you to determine the volume of your shipment. Once you have the CBM, you can establish whether you'll need a 20-foot, 40-foot, 40-foot HQ, or 45-foot HQ container. The High Cube (HQ) designation means the container has a greater height than standard containers.
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To calculate the CBM, you'll need your merchandise's length, width and height in inches or centimeters.
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Here's the estimated capacity of our containers in cubic meters:
Type of Container | Approximate Capacity in Cubic Meters |
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45' HQ standard container | 74-78 |
40' HQ standard container | 60-68
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40' standard container | 55-58 |
20' standard container | 26-28 |
CONTAINER DIMENSIONS
At CSL Express Line, we offer a variety of containers to fit your shipping needs. Here's a look at the dimensions and weight of our containers to help you choose a suitable one for your cargo.
Container | Length (FT) | Width (FT) | Height (FT) | Approximate Weight (LBS) |
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45' HQ standard container | 44.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 50,000 |
40' HQ standard container | 39.5 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 45,000 |
40' standard container | 39.5 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 45,000 |
20' standard container | 19.4 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 36,000 |
LOGISTICS GLOSSARY
As you ship merchandise from one place to another, certain logistics terms will appear in our communication and the documents we send you. To ensure you understand the meaning of each term, we've compiled a comprehensive list of common supply chain and logistics terminology.
Explore our bill of lading, warehouse terms and conditions, and limits of liability to see what you can expect from us when you use our freight services.
CONTRACT TERMS
INCOTERMS® 2010
Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, are 11 rules that clarify the obligations of sellers and buyers in international transactions to limit the potential for confusion. They state who should pay for and manage the cargo, customs clearance, insurance, documentation and other logistics-related activities.
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The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) publishes Incoterms to streamline business arrangements. It released the latest version of these guidelines in 2020. However, you can still use previous Incoterms as long as you specify the version.
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We've summarized Incoterms in a table so you can easily identify buyer and seller obligations.
RELIABLE FREIGHT SHIPPING WITH CSL EXPRESS LINE
Ship your goods with CSL Express Line, a reliable freight forwarder with over 30 years of experience. We provide a wide range of services such as Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation, air freight, customs brokerage, exports, imports and cargo insurance.
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When you partner with our team, we'll customize a solution based on your shipping needs and enable you to track your consignment from start to finish. We've connected our tracking software to carriers and steamship lines to give you accurate, up-to-date notifications of your shipment's progress.
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Contact us today to begin your journey in reliable freight shipping!