Sea Freight

What is sea freight?

Sea freight moves goods between ports and can form the main international leg of a supply chain. PTN lists sea freight within its transportation offering. An enquiry should define the port-to-port movement and any inland collection or delivery separately, so the proposed scope is clear before booking.

Who this service is for

• Importers and exporters planning international cargo movements.
• Businesses comparing shipment volume, timing, and inland transport requirements.
• Shippers that need to clarify the responsibilities at origin and destination.

Service scope and operating requirements

How the service is planned

1. Define the shipment

   Provide the cargo-ready date, ports, package count, dimensions, and gross weight.

2. Review the proposed scope

   Clarify which freight, inland transport, handling, and documentation activities are included and which remain your responsibility.

3. Confirm before dispatch

   Obtain the agreed routing, schedule, cargo acceptance, and quotation before sending goods to the loading point.

What affects the quotation?

Freight depends on the route, shipment size, equipment requirement, cargo, and available capacity. Ask for the quotation to distinguish the main freight leg from origin, destination, inland, and other applicable charges. A quotation is not a confirmed sailing schedule.

Information to send with your enquiry

• Origin and destination ports, plus any inland addresses.
• Commodity description and packing list.
• Package dimensions, gross weight, and container preference if known.
• Cargo-ready date, trade terms, and requested scope.

Share these details with PTN at info@ptn.com.pk. The team will confirm the available arrangement and agreed scope before a booking proceeds.

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