Air freight forwarding Overview

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AIR, SEA, OR GROUND SHIPPING WHATS BEST FOR YOU
Is it by air, sea, or ground? These questions
might sound simple to choose from, but it can be
an uphill task as most business owners or
decision-makers are unaware of the pros and cons
of different modes of freight shipment. The
traditional answer to the question is to decide
depending on the factors like weight, size, or
type of cargo you need to transport. But still,
you might end up choosing the wrong mode of
transportation and paying a higher shipment
amount. But you dont need to worry. We got you
covered. Lets understand the nitty-gritty
elements of different freight transport types and
filter out your business's best freight shipping
mode.
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SEA FREIGHT
The largest shareholder of the transported goods
globally, sea freight accounts for over 90 of
transportation. Cargo or container ships travel
across the ocean to reach the destination point.
Specialized vessels carry heavy cargo with high
volume bulk commodities like animal feed, grains,
fertilizers, lumber, salts, equipment, and
different products.

• Pros
• It is one of the most effective freight shipping
  forms as the shipment price is calculated per
  container.
• It can ship vast volumes of cargo that include
  heavy and large goods.
• The success rate of the arrival is nearly 99.99
  which makes it one of the reliable modes of
  freight shipment.
• It leaves a comparatively small carbon footprint
  compared to other bulk freight shipment modes,
  and it is a greener shipment form.
• It can help you deliver goods from one corner of
  the world to another.
• Cons
• The transit time is slower than air freight which
  takes 10x less time to reach the destination.
• There can be delays at the port due to traffic or
  other issues that can lead to stuck cargo and no
  means to unload it.

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AIR FREIGHT
Both cargo and passenger aircraft are used in air
freight shipments to transport goods globally.
One of the top time-efficient forms of a freight
shipment can help you meet strict deadlines. Its
excellent for fast commodity markets and helps
the industry achieve its desired business
outcomes with swift deliveries.
Pros It is the fastest form of freight forwarding
and offers agile air cargo transportation to
deliver from one continent to another. The range
of shipment is excellent as it can reach
outstretched places within a limited time. The
success rate of the air freight shipment is
excellent and is one of the reliable modes. It
can deliver light goods and equipment and small
or medium-sized paced products. Cons The most
expensive form of freight shipping and the
shipment calculation is based on the goods'
actual weight or volumetric weight. It cannot
ship heavy or large cargo and has a limited
shipment capacity. If the cargo contains
hazardous substances, it cant be shipped using
air freight. Aircraft emit over 500gm of CO2 per
km per metric ton of freight transportation
resulting in a considerable carbon footprint.
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GROUND FREIGHT
The land freight is suitable for domestic or
intra continent freight shipment. Trucks, trains,
and heavy transportation ground vehicles are used
in the process and can be ideal for businesses
with specific requirements that demand ground
freight delivery. It can also be the middle spot
between a ship and air freight forwarding as it
is inexpensive compared to air freight and
reaches places where sea freight cant
reach. Ground freight is also used once the
shipment arrives at the docs or airport from
other freight forwarding means. Pros For short
distances, ground freight is cost-effective and
economical compared to others. Ground freight
customs clearance is easier than sea and flight
as a single document can sometimes allow seamless
movement between countries. It offers
door-to-door services to deliver a quality
customer experience for the customer. Rail
freight is highly environment friendly and
minimizes carbon emissions compared to road
freight. Trains are not hindered in any traffic,
and the transit and delivery schedules are
usually on time. Cons Transportation can hinder
in case of inclement weather or traffic (with
trucks) The shipment capacity depends on the size
of the vehicle. These were the significant
benefits and drawbacks of different types of
freight forwarding. You can tailor your business
requirements based on these insights and finalize
one for your business.
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