The benefits of SeaCells for shippers, consignees, forwarders, etc.

The greatest benefit that the SeaCell container brings to shippers of cargo is the extra cube that results from SeaCells additional internal width.
Each size of SeaCell container has a different maximum internal capacity and in each case it is greater than that of the corresponding size of standard 8ft wide ocean container.

More cubic capacity, more than one additional freight ton of cubic capacity for each TEU(20ft module). Example 20ft SeaCell 1.2 cbm (42 cuft), 40ft standard SeaCell 2.4 cbm (85cuft) and 40ft high cube 2.7 cbm (95cuft) of extra space.
More pallets as the standard 1200mm (47”) size can be loaded side by side crosswise which is not possible in 8ft wide containers. Example 20ft SeaCell an extra 3 Euro pallets (1200 x 800mm), 40ft SeaCell an extra 5 Euro pallets and 45ft SeaCell an extra 6 Euro pallets.

 

For shippers of heavy cargo, the heavy-duty SeaCell construction allows for additional payload weight capacity as well. While dependent on local road-weight regulations, 20’ SeaCell containers can be loaded up to 30, 480 kgs (67,000 lbs) and 40’ SeaCells up to 34,000 kgs (74,960 lbs).
The increased capacity of
SeaCell containers will result in shippers using fewer containers to ship their cargo than in standard ocean containers. This will have the net result of reducing ocean freight costs.
In addition to the reduction of ocean freight costs, there will be further cost reductions along the supply chain. In every case where costs are “per container” based, shippers will obtain cost savings by using SeaCell containers. These include reductions in both origin and destination trucking and terminal handling charges (THC); reductions in documentation preparation charges such as container load plans (CLP), various other origin and destination documentation charges, such as forwarder cargo receipts (FCR) and where customs entries are by container, these fees will also be reduced.
Reducing the number of containers shipped is also likely to reduce exposure to detention and demurrage charges; reduce loading and receiving yard congestion and handling expenses; there will also be an increase in efficiency at both loading and receiving warehouses.
Because of the increased strength and improved construction of SeaCell containers, maintenance and repair costs have been reduced compared with standard containers. While this benefit derives primarily to carriers, the damage resistance of the SeaCell is likely to result in reduced cargo damage and thus reduce claims and insurance costs for shippers.
The SeaCell container has been designed with cargo security issues as a key factor. While the container does not include specialized security and/or tracking devices as standard these can be fitted, to improve security and tracking of valuable consignments.
While most of these benefits provide advantages to shippers, the SeaCell container does not create any operational problems for carriers. The SeaCell is designed so that units can be lifted by all types of container handling equipment, and can be stowed either side by side or with all other types of ISO containers in cellular and non cellular ships. They are designed to comply fully with ISO standards and are tested for full ISO stacking – seven high for 40’ foot units and nine high for 20’ units.
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