Basic Shipping Terms

This are basic shipping terms which would be useful to know:

Bill of Lading (B/L) - Document serving three functions: (1) receipt for cargo prepared by the shipper and signed by the carrier; (2) 'document of title' to the cargo i.e. proof of ownership; and (3) provides evidence of terms and conditions of the contract of carriage of cargo by sea.

C & F / CFR - Cost and Freight - method of selling cargo where seller pays for loading costs and ocean freight.

CIF - Cost, Insurance and Freight - method of selling cargo where seller pays for loading costs, ocean freight and insurance.

Demurrage - financial compensation paid by charterer to the vessel for delays after the laytime has expired at the load/discharge port.

ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival (of vessel).

ETD - Estimated Time of Departure (of vessel).

FOB - Free On Board - method of selling cargo excluding ocean freight and insurance, but including loading costs.

Measurement for containers

The 20’ standard dry container has interior dimensions of 5.440 m x 2.294 m x 2.237 m (17’10 3/16" x 7’6 1/4" x 7’4 1/16"; L x W x H). This 20 ft container size has a door 7’6" / 2.286 m wide and 7’4 1/16" / 2.238 m high. The tare weight is 6,062 lbs or 2,750 kg. The maximum payload is 53,460 lbs (equal to 24,250 kg). The capacity is 986 cu. ft. (27.9 cbm).

Our Services

We offer to you the following services:

FREIGHT FORWARDING

• Ocean Freight (LCL and FCL)
• Airfreight
• Forwarding and Customs Clearance
• Importing and Exporting Services
• Customs Duties, Exemptions and Drawback Applications
• Cargo Documentations
• Delivery Collection

TRANSPORTATION

• Land transport

RELOCATION & WAREHOUSING(Provided Directly by Magna Movers Sdn Bhd, our sister company)

• International & Domestic Household/Commercial Packing and Removal Services
• Warehousing Services
• Exhibition Managament

OUR RATES ARE VERY COMPETITIVE AND ARE TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS.

KINDLY CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT (03)78483440 or email us at kc_dat_logistics@time.net.my

Our Brief Introduction

KC Dat Logistics Sdn Bhd, being one of the premier freight forwarding company in Malaysia, has been in operations for many many years. What started out as a the forwarding division of KC Dat Sdn Bhd was spun-off into a seperate full-fledge logistic company and continues to provide high quality services it is renowned for. Th company, now part of the Topaz Continental group, proviodes logistic solutions to Multinationals (MNC) and Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) alike. With our wealth of experience and team of dedicated personnel, we are able to provide the best services that is not only top notch but also economical to your needs.

If you have any logistical needs, be it sea freight, air freight or ground distribution, please do not hesitate to contact us at (03)78483440 or email us at kc_dat_logistics@time.net.my