In the course of a single day, we make around 35,000 decisions. Most of them are made subconsciously, but there are others that are fully considered and conscious, such as how to transport your goods!
There are obvious differences between Air and Ocean Freight – the main means of moving intercontinental freight – but when global transportation needs and tight deadlines collide, choosing between these two modes can become much more difficult.
Read today’s publication to discover the key differences between airfreight and seafreight and count on Olicargo to help you choose the most effective solution for your business.
Ocean Freight – It is the best way to carry large products, dangerous goods, perishable goods, etc. It is mainly used to transport cargo over long distances. It reaches certain regions that may not have adequate infrastructure for air or road transport.
Advantages:
- High level of safety;
- Low risk of theft, loss and damage.
Cargo type:
- General (Chemicals, Food, Sand, Cereals, Minerals, Automobiles…);
- Liquid Bulk Cargo (Crude and Refined Oil);
- Hazardous Cargo;
- Non-Perishable Cargo;
- Controlled Temperature;
- Project Cargo;
- Pharma.
Air Freight – Used when it’s necessary to expedite goods that need to be moved faster and with greater urgency. This mode of transport is more suitable for the transport of smaller items due to the limited volume and the costs associated with large volume items.
Advantages:
- Faster;
- Routes with high availability;
- High level of safety;
- Preservation of the integrity and freshness of the product.
Cargo type:
- General (Flowers, Works of Art, Jewelry, Precious Stones, Equipment and Electronic Components); Dangerous Goods (Explosive, Flammable and Radioactive Materials);
- Perishables (Food, Fresh or Frozen Meat);
- Live Animals; Temperature Controlled Cargo;
- Project Cargo;
- Pharma (Vaccines, Medicines, Medical Supplies & Equipment).
But after all, what is the best solution? Air Freight or Ocean Freight ?
There is no better mode of transport than another. That is why we try to get to know the characteristics of our customers’ cargo, their needs, their priorities and their requirements, so that we can choose the best mode of transport to suit their needs. Get in touch with us!
Sources:
Cargo BR. (2019). Transporte Aéreo: Qual Tipo de Produto Enviar?. Consultado a 03 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://blog.cargobr.com/transporte-aereo/
Maxitrans. (s.d.) Modais de Transporte: Prós e Contras de cada um. Consultado a 03 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://maxitrans.com.br/blog/modais-de-transporte/
Prestex. (2023). Tipos de Transporte para Carga: Como Escolher?. Consultado a 03 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://www.prestex.com.br/blog/tipos-de-transporte-de-carga-como-escolher/
Solistica. (2019). Considerações ao Escolher o Melhor Meio de Transporte para sua Rota Comercial. Consultado a 03 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://blog.solistica.com/pt-br/consideracoes-ao-escolher-o-melhor-meio-de-transporte-para-sua-rota-comercial
