# Sea freight logistics

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Sea freight logistics encompasses all processes involved in moving goods by ocean, with freight forwarders and logistics service providers acting as the central link between shippers and carriers.

Sea freight logistics encompasses all processes involved in moving goods by ocean, with freight forwarders and logistics service providers acting as the central link between shippers and carriers. Core activities include booking cargo space, preparing and verifying the bill of lading, managing customs clearance, overseeing port operations such as loading, discharge and storage, and arranging pre- and on-carriage by truck or rail. This makes sea freight logistics broader in scope than ocean transport alone – it covers the full journey from the shipper's warehouse to the consignee's door. Long transit times on intercontinental routes, extensive import and export documentation requirements, and compliance with international frameworks such as SOLAS and the IMDG Code for dangerous goods all define the discipline.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seefracht](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seefracht)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Sea freight logistics |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seefracht |

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