Freight Services

  Air freight vs. ocean shipping Determining the ideal mode of transportation for your freight requires ongoing analysis. A one-time review of your supply chain needs won’t be sufficient to keep your supply chain efficiency and cost effective. No matter which method you choose, working with a provider who offers a full suite of global logistics and technology services can help ensure the method you want is available when you need it most. Be sure to consider the following when evaluating whether air freight or ocean freight is the best option to meet your current transportation needs.   Cost is based on freight characteristics While it may seem like ocean shipping is always cheaper than air freight, you first need to understand how each is billed. Air freight is billed through chargeable weight, which is a metric calculated by combining the weight and size of the shipment. In ocean shipping , shipment weight is not usually factored in. Instead, ocean shipping is billed by container—a

  One of the principal factors limiting the volume of Air freight in developing countries is the lack of significant volumes of two-way activity. To facilitate air freight, landlocked countries need to improve operations at their airports and liberalize access for foreign airlines. Potential markets Moving cargo quickly  Costs Future air freight in landlocked countries Potential markets The demand for air freight is limited by cost, typically priced 4–5 times that of road transport and 12–16 times that of sea transport. Air freight rates generally range from $1.50–$4.50 per kilogram, while the value of air cargo typically exceeds $4.00 per kilogram. Commodities shipped by air thus have high values per unit or are very time-sensitive, such as documents, pharmaceuticals, fashion garments, production samples, electronics consumer goods, and perishable agricultural and seafood products. They also include some inputs to meet just-in-time production and emergency shipments of spare parts.

  If you’re reading this, you may already have a slight understanding of what Sea freight means. In short, Sea freight is the method of transporting often large loads of goods by sea – putting cargo in large containers which are loaded onto vessels. Over 90% of all the world’s trade is carried by sea – and even more in some countries. As a general rule, shipments weighing more than 100kg – or consisting of multiple cartons – will be sent by sea freight. Some further restrictions apply to certain goods from country to country, but most items are allowed. If you want to learn more, continue reading. Do you want to transport your cargo overseas? Get started with us now. Getting to know the players – and taking your time The Sea freight market is home to a number of carriers. These are the companies that own the vessels and containers that can carry your cargo.  With our instant rates, you get all costs upfront too, meaning there are no surprises when your cargo reaches its destination! B