What Is a Cargo Transport?

Cargo transport is a form of transport which is designed to move goods from one
location to another. Also known as freight transport, cargo transport is typically
used to move products which are intended for commercial sale, although things like
mail may also be treated as cargo for transport purposes. There are a number of
different kinds of cargo transport available to both individuals and companies,
ranging from a package delivery service used to move products from companies to
end consumers to a shipping service which carries entire containers of products
from one port to another.
Humans have been moving cargo from location to location for thousands of years,
via an assortment of means. The ability to move commercial products between
locations facilitates trade between communities and nations, as products which can
be used by one community are shipped out of the location where they are produced
and to a site where they are needed. Cargo can include everything from spices to
cars intended for end consumers, along with basic components which will be shipped
to manufacturers for the purpose of assembling products.
Cargo transport can take place by land, air, or sea. Air transport tends to be the
most rapid, and may be used for products which need to be moved in a hurry. It is
also the most expensive, as maintaining and flying cargo planes can be quite
costly. Land transport is used to move products around within the confines of a
continent or nation, with cargo traveling by train or truck, while sea transport
is used to move cargo across the ocean. Cargo may also be moved between different
ports on the same continent by sea, as this may be cheaper or more convenient than
transporting those goods by land.
Freight companies which offer cargo transportation services may work exclusively
with companies, or they may extend services to individuals. The volume, weight,
and nature of the product being shipped are all factors which can impact the cost
of cargo transport. For example, perishable goods are more expensive to ship
because they require climate control and they must be moved quickly. Companies may
get a discount for filling an entire shipping container with items, or for working
with another company to generate a containerload of products. Products which need
to be handled by hand or with special care, such as works of fine art, will also
involve additional fees.

CARGO TRANSPORT
Cargo (or freight) is goods or produce transported, generally for commercial gain,
by ship, aircraft, train, van or truck. In modern times, containers are used in
most intermodal long-haul cargo transport.
Marine Cargo Type
There is a wide range of marine cargoes at seaport terminals operated. The primary
types are these:
• Automobiles are handled at many ports, usually carried on specialist roll-
on/roll-off ships.
• Break bulk cargo is typically material stacked on wooden pallets and lifted
into and out of the hold of a vessel by cranes on the dock or aboard the ship
itself. The volume of break bulk cargo has declined dramatically worldwide as
containerization has grown. A safe and secure way to secure Break bulk and freight
in containers is by using Dunnage Bags.
• Bulk Cargoes, such as salt, oil, tallow, and Scrap metal, are usually
defined as commodities that are neither on pallets nor in containers, and which
are not handled as individual pieces, the way heavy-lift and project cargoes are.
Alumina, grain, gypsum, logs and wood chips, for instance, are bulk cargoes.
• Containers are the largest and fastest growing cargo category at most ports
worldwide. Containerized cargo includes everything from auto parts and machinery
components to shoes, toys, and frozen meat and seafood.
• Project cargo and heavy lift cargo may include items such as manufacturing
equipment, factory components, power equipment such as generators and wind
turbines, military equipment or almost any other over sized or overweight cargo
too big or too heavy to fit into a container.

Air Cargo

Air cargo is commonly known as air freight. There are many firms which collect
freight from a shipper and deliver it to the customer such as Nightfreight or UPS.
Aircraft were first used for carrying mail as cargo in 1911, but eventually
manufacturers started designing aircraft for freight as well. There are many
commercial aircraft suitable for carrying cargo such as the Boeing 747 and the
bigger An-124, which were purpose built to be easily converted to a cargo
aircraft. Such very large aircraft also employ quick loading containers known as
ULDs much like containerized cargo ships.It is located in front mismo of the
aircraft the triangular shaped in front.
Freight train
Trains are capable of transporting large numbers of containers which have come off
the shipping ports. Trains are also used for the transportation of steel, wood and
coal. Trains are used as they can pull a large amount and generally have a direct
route to the destination. Under the right circumstances, freight transport by rail
is more economic and energy efficient than by road, especially when carried in
bulk or over long distances. The main disadvantage of rail freight is its lack of
flexibility. For this reason, rail has lost much of the freight business to road
transport. Rail freight is often subject to transshipment costs since it must be
transferred from one mode to another in the chain; these costs may dominate and
practices such as containerization aim at minimizing these. Many governments are
now trying to encourage more freight onto trains, because of the environmental
benefits that it would bring; rail transport is very energy efficient.
Van or Truck Cargo
There are many firms which transport all types of cargo, ranging from letters to
houses to cargo containers. These firms like Parcelforce or FedEx which deliver
fast and sometimes same day deliverly services. A good example of road cargo is
supermarket stock, as these require deliveries every day to keep the shelves
stacked with goods for sale. Retailers of all kinds rely upon delivery trucks, be
they full size semi trucks or smaller delivery vans.
Freight is a term used to classify the transportation of cargo and is typically a
commercial process. Items are usually organized into various shipment categories
before they are transported. This is dependent on several factors:
• The type of item being carried, i.e. a kettle could fit into the category
'household goods'.
• How large the shipment is, both in terms of item size and quantity.
• Item for delivery will be in transit.

Cargo Transportation Services

• We aim at providing top notch commercial cargo transportation services to

our customers and satisfy them to maximum extent. With our accomplished supply
chain, we have been able to establish our identity from being a business to
prosperous in business. To optimize customer's demand, we have developed our
infrastructure with all latest technologies.
Features of Great Cargo Transport Services
Industrialization started it all, globalization completed it. These days, there is
no end to the extent cargo can travel. With the entire world shrinking to a tiny
market, no one can predict when a requirement will pop up to ship an important
consignment to the remotest and most far flung area in the world. Therefore, it is
only natural that logistics experts say that the world has become a place without
borders. Transport across all sorts of terrain is not only possible but also
widely available. Without such facilities, business in the modern world would be
seriously crippled.
To rise up to the challenge, it must be said in the favor of reputed cargo
shipping agencies that they are leaving no stone unturned. They make use of deep
sea container terminals, if necessary. They use equipment like forklifts,
container handlers and climate controlled storage facilities. As is obvious, the
quality and expertise of the world's greatest cargo transport service is always
being revised and better alternatives are being unearthed time and again.
Whether you are an individual who is shifting base or a company that is expanding
or moving offices, the need for quality cargo transport services cannot be
minimized. As customers, clients and businesses demand timely and accurate
delivery of cargo, transport services have no choice but to deliver. To this end,
they need to do much more than just take shipment and provide delivery.
Reputed cargo transport services offer many facilities like:
• End to end global shipping of cargo
• Monitoring and transporting of materials
• Proper management of cargo from the place of origin to the destination
• Intermodal transportation to ensure that the cargo is shipped in the easiest
and quickest manner possible. This is an important part of successful supply chain
management and it also contributes to shrinking the overall cost of the project
• Proper storage facilities
• Supervision of unloading and loading
• Excellent freight maintenance
• Reduced cost through route optimization and efficient operation
• Accurate and complete documentation services
• Friendly staff that can help clients with any query and concern
• World class supervision facilities including the safe keeping of hazardous,
sensitive cargo
• Post shipping services like job-site unloading and checking
Effective supply chain management is an important aspect of any cargo transport
service. Reputed companies make it a point to supervise every aspect of the
process. Only such a cargo transport service can provide a seamless solution where
international production lines are able to function smoothly and seamlessly.

What Does a Cargo Agent Do?

A cargo agent has three primary responsibilities: provide quotations to potential
clients, complete shipping and customs documentation, and arrange for parcel
transportation. Cargo agents are also known as logistics professionals. They
assist businesses and individuals who need to ship materials from one country to
another. He or she is required to have detailed knowledge of shipping rules,
customs clearance documentation requirements, amount of insurance required,
methods of transport, and any other logistics-related issues.
A cargo agent typically works for a large courier company, import/export business,
or a customs clearing brokerage firm. In this line of work, it is customary to
build close business relationships with related service companies. For example, a
cargo agent with a client looking to ship a large amount of metal from China to
Argentina needs to have business contacts with insurance companies, freight
carriers, customs agents, and other service providers.
People who enjoy a challenge, are naturally outgoing and enjoy a significant
amount of social interaction in their work report the greatest satisfaction as a
cargo agent. They meet with clients, other logistics professionals, and customs
inspectors. The ability to interact with others while communicating clearly and
effectively is very important.
Regardless of the type of firm, the cargo agent is responsible for finding and
winning new jobs or business. Cargo shipping is divided into two areas: large,
industry-related shipments and small, regular courier shipments. Cargo agents
typically focus on the large, industry-related shipments. The implementation of
computerized systems into courier and transportation companies has streamlined
this process dramatically and reduced the need for special skills and knowledge in
this area.
For large shipments, clients typically require a quotation for services. This may
include packaging, any inspections of the goods before leaving the country of
origin, arranging insurance, payment of tariffs and duties, and brokerage
services. Some firms also arrange for the cargo carrier, and this would be
included in the quotation. Once the quote is accepted, the agent begins to make
the necessary arrangements to move the goods. Only when the shipment has been
delivered to the final destination is the client invoiced.
The customs and clearance documentation required at the different ports around the
world varies widely. It is the responsibility of the cargo agent to be aware of
what the current requirements are, complete the paperwork correctly, and follow up
with the customs officer in the receiving country if there are any issues or
concerns. This is a very important task, as any port can refuse to accept a
shipment based solely on errors in the paperwork.
The cargo agent is also responsible for arranging the appropriate method of
transportation for the package. This may include shipment by rail, boat, plane, or
truck. Although the client may be familiar with transportation companies in his
own country, it is the responsibility of the cargo agent to select the correct
transportation company to deliver the materials to their final destination.