Advantages of air freight

1. The fastest shipping method

When your goods need to be moved quickly, air freight is the best solution
compared to sea freight or road transport

2. Highly reliable arrival and departure

times
The arrival and departure times of flights are highly reliable, as airlines tend to
be very on top of their schedules. Even missing a flight wouldn’t cause much
delay as there are usually flights departing every hour.

3. Send your cargo almost anywhere

Many airlines have a large network of destinations that covers almost the entire
world. This means that you can send the shipment to nearly every destination.

4. Low insurance premium means large

savings
As the transportation time for air cargo is comparatively short, the insurance
premium is lower. Even if air freight can be expensive, this brings about savings
in terms of lower insurance costs.

5. High level of security and reduced risk

of theft and damage
Shipping by air offers the advantage of a high level of security, as the airport
safety controls over cargo are tightly managed. Tightly managed airport controls
also reduce the cargo exposure to theft and damage.
 6. Less need for warehousing and fewer
items in stock
With the quicker transit times of air freight, you have less need for local
warehousing and do not need to keep items in stock. Customs clearance, cargo
inspection and cargo handlers are more efficient, as most cargo is cleared
within a matter of hours.

7. Less packaging required

Normally, air shipments require less heavy packing than for example ocean
shipments. This means that you save both time and money to provide service
for additional packing.

8. Follow the status of your cargo

Many companies give you the opportunity to track your goods using a web
application, which means you can monitor the status of your cargo from
departure to arrival to keep constantly updated.

Disadvantages of Air freight

transportation
 Very Costly: Air freight is regarded as the costliest mode of shipping. Air freight rates
are so high that it is not feasible for low-value products.
 Risk: Air transport is probably the riskiest mode of transportation since a minor glitch
can cause a substantial loss.
 Smaller Carrying Capacity: The load capacities of aircraft is limited and often too
small to fulfill the requirements of most international shippers. Airplanes are unsuitable for
carrying bulky and voluminous goods.
 Unreliable: Air transport is severely impacted by adverse weather conditions thus
making it uncertain and unpredictable. Often flights are cancelled due to fog, heavy rain and
snow.
 Advantages and disadvantages of sea transport for international
trade
If your business needs to transport large quantities but there is no pressure to deliver quickly,
shipping by sea may be suitable.

Advantages of sea transport for international trade

Some of the advantages of transporting goods by sea include:
 you can ship large volumes at low costs - a freight forwarder can consolidate
consignments to reduce costs
 shipping containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail
Disadvantages of sea transport for international trade
There are risks and disadvantages of transporting goods by sea, including:
 shipping by sea can be slower than other transport modes and bad weather can
add further delays
 routes and timetables are usually inflexible
 tracking your goods' progress is difficult
 you have to pay port duties and taxes
 further transportation overland will be needed to reach the final destination
 basic freight rates are subject to fuel and currency surcharges
Protect your consignments with insurance. Under the maritime transport conventions you
automatically have limited insurance cover under the Hague-Visby and Hamburg rules. However,
it's advisable to get additional insurance, such as general cargo insurance.

Advantages of ocean freight transportation services:

 Cheap Freight: In comparison to rail, road, and air, ocean freight rates are more
affordable and especially more economically viable for bulkier cargo.
 Less Maintenance Cost: Maintenance cost of water transport is quite cheaper in
comparison to maintenance cost involved in air and rail transport. This is also one of the main
reason because of which ocean freight rates are not high.
 Best for Bulky Goods: Heavy and bulky items of shipment can be transported with
ease through ocean freight without incurring enormous costs in transportation, as ocean freight
rates are cheap. Airplanes cannot transport bulky items such as automobile parts, machinery,
industrial parts etc. and ships can carry all kinds of heavy objects.
 Important for Foreign Trade: While airlines are increasingly used today for
international shipping, oceans have been for long connecting the global trade markets. Even till
today, foreign trade is highly dependent upon ocean shipping.
 Eco-friendly: Ships have a minimal carbon footprint as they consume lesser fuel in
comparison to aeroplanes. As they are Eco-friendly, large organizations prefer them over other
means of transport.
 Safety:  Ships are designed to carry dangerous  materials and critical  cargo safely.
The industry is well-versed in the handling of such goods and has managing, in place to ensure
 the security  of the vessel, troop, cargo and environment. Cargo loss occur  by incidents during
transportation is regularly fall in as maritime security  increases, and has dropped significantly in
the past decade. Containers are construct  to be sealed and locked during transportation for
extra security.
 Efficiency:  There is no matter the size of your shipments, sea freight companies can
usually contain your needs. Tinier  shipments can be arranged in  a group together with other
cargo to fill a container, agreed for cost-sharing for the transportation services. Big cargos can
be fill in one or more containers, providing shippers incomparable  bulk options. In fact, the
vessels are the perfect way to move high volumes of cargo as they are constructed   to carry
large amounts of products or raw materials. 
Disadvantages of ocean freight transportation services: 
 Slow Speed: Ocean transportation is a more time-consuming mode and is ideal for
those items which have a long lead time. Other transportation options like air freight can deliver
items in maximum 2-3 days while ocean freight might even take a month.
 Risky: Since there is a high amount of time involvement from shipping to delivery, the
risks associated with ocean shipping are higher. There might be delays or weather obstructions
which can cause loss or damage of shipment.
 Lack of Infrastructure: Certain parts of the world might not have the facilities of ports
and terminals and can therefore not receive large ships carrying containers. Usually, a
significant amount of capital expenditure is essential to handle container based networks

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