{"id":1892,"date":"2018-05-28T08:39:01","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T08:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/?page_id=1892"},"modified":"2026-03-29T04:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T04:33:32","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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  1. How to calculate the loading time in different cities?<\/span>
    Key Factors by Region<\/b><\/h6>
    Region<\/span><\/td>Primary Variable<\/span><\/td>Average Preparation Time (PT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
    United States<\/b><\/span><\/td>Labor\/Automation:<\/b> Integration with high-velocity WMS for rapid pallet loading.<\/span><\/td>30 \u2013 45 Minutes<\/b><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    United Kingdom<\/b><\/span><\/td>Compliance:<\/b> Strict adherence to HSE standards and Euro-pallet configuration.<\/span><\/td>45 \u2013 60 Minutes<\/b><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Brazil<\/b><\/span><\/td>Infrastructure\/Security:<\/b> Enhanced cargo scanning and SISCOMEX documentation.<\/span><\/td>60 \u2013 90 Minutes<\/b><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
  2. How does the delivery to the warehouse occur if there is no seaport in the city?<\/span>

    For inland cities, we use an Intermodal Transport model to bridge the gap between the coast and our facilities.<\/p>

    The Process:<\/p>

    – Port Arrival: Your cargo is unloaded at the nearest international seaport and cleared through customs.<\/p>

    – Inland Transit: The container is transferred to Freight Rail or Long-Haul Trucking for transport to the target city\u2019s “dry port” or rail terminal.<\/p>

    – Final Drayage: A local truck picks up the container from the terminal and delivers it directly to our warehouse loading docks for de-kitting and storage.<\/p>

    This “hub-and-spoke” system allows you to store inventory closer to major consumer markets in the US, UK, and Brazil, even without direct ocean access.<\/p><\/li>

  3. Can you guarantee the exact delivery date?<\/span>No, we can’t.<\/li>
  4. Why do sea shipping prices depend?<\/span>Sea shipping costs are primarily based on how much space you use and how much your goods weigh. Here is the simplest breakdown:

    – Container Choice<\/p>

    Full Container (FCL): You pay a flat “rent” for the entire box (20ft or 40ft). It doesn’t matter if it\u2019s half-full or packed to the ceiling; the price for the space is the same.<\/p>

    Shared Container (LCL): You only pay for the volume (Cubic Meters) your goods occupy. This is best for smaller shipments that don’t need a whole container.<\/p>

    – The “Weight vs. Size” Rule<\/p>

    Carriers charge based on whichever is larger: the actual weight or the physical size.<\/p>

    Heavy goods (like tiles) are charged by weight.<\/p>

    Light, bulky goods (like pillows) are charged by the space they take up.<\/p>

    – Port & Fuel Fees<\/p>

    The “Base Freight” is just the starting point. You will also see:<\/p>

    Terminal Fees: The cost for the port crane to move your box.<\/p>

    Fuel Surcharges: Extra costs that go up or down based on global oil prices.<\/p>

    Peak Season Fees: Higher prices during busy times, like the lead-up to the holidays.<\/p>

    – Your Contract (Incoterms)<\/p>

    The final price depends on your agreement with the seller.<\/p>

    FOB (Free on Board): You only pay from the foreign port to your door.<\/p>

    EXW (Ex Works): You pay for everything, starting from the factory floor.<\/p><\/li>

  5. Is it possible to reissue documents for receipt while the goods are on the way?<\/span>No, it is not possible.<\/li>
  6. Should we purchase additional insurance?<\/span>No need to purchase additional insurance.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    How to calculate the loading time in different cities? Key Factors by Region Region Primary Variable Average Preparation Time (PT) United States Labor\/Automation: Integration with high-velocity WMS for rapid pallet loading. 30 \u2013 45 Minutes United Kingdom Compliance:…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1892","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1892"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3206,"href":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1892\/revisions\/3206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stalcologistics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}