When most people think of
international shipping, they picture a large vessel traveling thousands of
miles across oceans. They visualize hundreds of neatly packed containers
holding diverse items. They imagine dozens of cars stacked and fastened next to
each other, with construction equipment, such as cranes and bulldozers, not too
far off. And they aren’t wrong. However, there is a different option for
transporting goods overseas with international shipping companies.
Many shipping customers
opt to move their cargo using another method. Transporting cargo via air
freight is a viable alternative to ocean freight for some, depending on the
commodity, the client’s budget, and the time constraint placed on the service.
Primarily, the customer
should advise the company of the nature of their cargo: is it an automobile, a
crane, or just various personal effects? Shipping via air freight is only
feasible for certain types of cargo: if the client is interested in
transporting a car, they should probably stick to ocean freight.
The biggest concern for
customers seeking international shipping services is typically the issue of
cost and affordability. Shipping most cargo via air freight is usually more
affordable. However, the cost is entirely dependent on the cargo involved as
well as the nation of origin and the final destination.
Finally, many costumers
opt for shipping via air freight because they have a deadline to meet. Whether
the shipper is a company, an organization, or possibly an individual moving
overseas to start a job, air freight is a faster way to move cargo to another
country.
