In oversea freight shipping, goods are packed in shipping containers, the freight forwarder books the space or container with the ship agent, cargo is trucked to the shipping vessel at the port of origin and shipped overseas to the importer at the port of destination.

The itinerary may be done from port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door or door-to-door, and can include truck pick up and or delivery.

Oversea transport is the main, and in some cases the only possible way to deliver goods during intercontinental transportation. The main advantages of oversea transport should include their low cost on long-haul routes and non-criticality to the parameters and type of cargo.