sea freight
Charging method: including basic shipping fee and various surcharges. The basic freight is divided into traditional general cargo freight and container rate. Bulk low value goods can be priced through negotiation between the ship and the cargo.
Suitable for goods: Sea freight is suitable for carrying heavier goods, especially those that are sensitive to logistics costs, as it is a low-cost logistics method. Furniture, building materials, auto parts, air film and other goods can be shipped by full container or LCL sea freight, which can save logistics costs as much as possible.
Advantages: The waterway is natural, not limited by roads or tracks, and has strong traffic capacity; Large transportation volume and low shipping cost.
Disadvantages: Due to climate and supporting limitations, transportation locations are restricted and flexibility is low.
Time limit: The starting time limit for sea freight is calculated from one day after the ship departs, and the end is calculated based on the time of container pickup upon arrival at the port. Delivery usually takes 20-60 days, and the delivery time varies depending on the destination.
air freight
Charging method: The cost of air freight is usually higher than other transportation methods, especially for goods with larger weight and volume.
Suitable for goods: high-value goods such as electronic products, precision instruments, international exhibits, small quantities of spare parts, etc., as air freight can minimize the risks of goods during transportation and deliver them quickly to the destination.
Advantages: Fast transportation speed, good safety, not affected by ground conditions, large spatial span.
Disadvantages: The cabin capacity and cargo capacity of the aircraft are relatively small, and the transportation cost and freight rate are much higher than ground transportation.
Timeliness: Air freight provides extremely short transportation time, making it perfect for transporting urgent or high-value products, reducing transportation time by up to 90%. It usually takes 7-20 days to arrive.
