Why Sea Freight Can Be Delayed Even When Your City Has Clear Weather

Vessel schedules depend on conditions along the sailing route and at the destination port, not only on the weather in the departure city. High waves in the Java Sea can delay departure even while Surabaya is sunny.

Queues for unloading at the destination port also affect schedules. During busy periods, a vessel may wait two or three days for a berth.

That is why we provide an estimated transit time rather than an exact-hour promise for sea freight. Every change is recorded in the shipment history so you do not have to guess.