{"id":2700,"date":"2025-08-11T14:30:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itg.de\/?page_id=2700"},"modified":"2025-08-11T16:19:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:19:26","slug":"sea-freight","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itg.de\/en\/air-and-sea\/transport-solutions\/sea-freight\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea freight"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your sea freight in the best hands<\/h1>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Shipping by sea freight<\/strong> requires a certain amount of experience on the part of the freight forwarder. The right transport route, including pre- and post-carriage, must be selected for each product, and customs clearance must be completed as quickly as possible. ITG’s sea freight specialists solve these tasks every day for customers from a wide range of industries.

We work with carefully selected shipping companies and partner companies who, together with us, ensure optimal processing for shippers and recipients. <\/strong>This allows you to focus on your core business while we take care of sea transport.
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The challenges of sea freight firmly under control<\/h2>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sea freight is still the cheapest method of shipping goods<\/strong> on intercontinental transport routes. However, it does involve a number of administrative and operational challenges.

For example, VGM (Verified Gross Mass) guidelines must be complied with, customs declarations must be completed and safety aspects must also be taken into account. Our sea freight experts keep an eye on all legal requirements.

Some areas of sea transport pose particular challenges for sea freight forwarders. These include not only perishable goods <\/strong>that have to be transported in sea containers with their own cooling systems, but also dangerous goods <\/strong>or particularly sensitive products<\/strong> such as semiconductors. Our experts have the necessary experience to handle even critical transport goods safely.
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Textile imports by sea freight<\/h3>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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When it comes to textile imports, we have a particular focus on fashion and lifestyle. <\/strong>As specialists in fashion logistics<\/a>, we have the necessary expertise and equipment to transport hanging textiles safely. We also take care of the customs formalities involved in textile imports, such as certificates of origin and import licences.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/section>

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Frequently asked questions about sea freight<\/h2>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <\/section>
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