Air Freight VS. Sea Freight: Which shipping mode is right for your cargo?

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Air Freight VS. Sea Freight: Which shipping mode is right for your cargo?

撰写者 Fatima Asprec 并于 31 May 2022

The difference between the two most common modes of international shipping- air freight and sea freight may seem too straightforward but logistics experts know that underneath these terms are intricate series of processes that move the global trade.

Part of building supply chain resiliency is having some foundational understanding of the global shipping conditions. Using this as the base, you can design a better supply chain strategy and decision-making process. For lean businesses that do not have yet the luxury to dedicate an in-house team to track this aspect of their business, adopting an existing strategy through a 3PL or freight forwarding partner is the recommended starting point.

So, how do you know which shipping mode is right for your cargo?

Here are several factors that set the difference between air freight and sea freight.