Ocean Freight Container Repositioning: Domestic Intermodal Shipping Solutions
Domestic Intermodal Ocean Box Service unlocks hidden capacity by filling empty ocean containers with cargo - benefiting shippers with cost savings and options, ocean partners with reduced empty positioning costs, and railroads with more efficient train segments. Let us unlock the world of ISO container repositioning to make it work for you.
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"Forty foot container rates tend to be less costly than 53' containers...The unit is more tightly packed with your product, so I think anybody with heavy loads: beverages, plastics, steel coils, [etc.]. There's a lot less blocking and bracing to this product."
-Jeff Brashares, Director of Intermodal, CMA CGM
How ocean container repositioning works
The InTek ocean container domestic service model revolves around efficiently relocating empty surplus ocean carrier equipment back to port locations or areas where they're needed most. Our trusted ocean carrier equipment partners offer incentives for ocean container repositioning, and companies like yours can benefit by using ISO intermodal shipping containers for even more cost-competitive door-to-door service.
53' Container
This is the standard container used for domestic intermodal shipping. These containers may be privately owned, or owned by railroads themselves. Their size and capacity is comparable to a traditional trailer on a truckload.
40' Container
This is a standard ISO ocean container (and the most common version), which still offers substantial capacity. For heavy loads that may weigh out before "cubing" out, they may be the best option.
40' High Cube Container
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The high cube is similar to a standard 40 foot container, but it offers greater cube capacity - 2,693 versus 2,389 cubic feet - ideal for either oddly sized or especially stackable cargo.
20' Container
As you may have guessed, cubic capacity is about half of the 40-foot container. Standard 20 and 40 foot boxes, make up 90% of ISO ocean containers - and 20-footers are the namesake of TEUs.
Get your tailored quote
Provide details about your business so we can craft a tailored ocean container repositioning solution for you. One of our specialists will reach out to begin discussing how we can assist.
Review your custom proposal
Let's set your custom logistics solution in motion. Once we understand your shipping requirements, we'll present the best domestic ocean box options for you and collaborate with you to get your business started.
Rely on InTek for the rest
Rest easy, assured that a seasoned operations professional, supported by a team of industry specialists, is dedicated to your long-term success and ready to resolve any concerns. But that's not all. We're always looking for opportunities to enhance your service and save you money.
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Get ocean freight container shipping tips
Before you get started with an ocean container repositioning strategy, it pays to know the basics of intermodal transportation. After all, intermodal does have some unique elements like blocking & bracing, weight requirements and the process to book loads through an IMC. Check out our free Ins & Outs of Intermodal Transportation eBook to learn all about how to add intermodal to your transportation portfolio.
