Whenever you are looking for a transport solution for your goods, you certainly expect to find a fast, efficient, and safe model. But do you know which of the three major solutions for international freight transport is best suited to your transportation needs? Making a decision from this forum may seem complicated due to factors such as efficiency, profitability, timing … may seem complicated.
That is the reason why supply chain management is fundamental during a process of products importing and exporting. Most important than the moment a cargo arrives at a particular location, is the process of transportation from its origin to its final destination.
Learning more about the specifics of each type of transport will help you to make the best decision.
After all, what should you consider before choosing a transport solution?
- Items size, shape and weight;
- Cargo typology (dangerous, fragile products with high added value, with temperature and humidity regulation);
- Cargo typology (dangerous, fragile products with high added value, with temperature and humidity regulation);
- Delivery time;
- Associated costs;
- Place of origin and destination;
- Security.
Road Freight
It is the most efficient modality when the distance between the pick-up and delivery point is from one city to another and/or between borders of neighboring countries, and time is not the primordial factor.
- Fast and scheduled delivery;
- Local and international deliveries;
- More rentable;
- Adjustable and flexible routes;
- Track and Trace of cargo and vehicle;
- Not advisable for fragile items or long distances;
- Weight and size limitations;
- Weather, road and traffic conditions may become obstacles.
Carga mais transportada por Via Terrestre: carga geral, carga a granel (liquida e sólida), carga frigorífica, carga perigosa.
Air Freight
It is the most suitable solution for those who are looking for a just in time service. The cargo is transported all over the world with high speed, efficiency and safety using cargo and passenger planes.
- Cargo with a high added value, urgent and/or fragile;
- Adapted areas to temperature control;
- Extensive worldwide coverage;
- Menor manuseio das cargas;
- High security;
- High speed;
- Restrictions in terms of size, weight and type of products (eg hazardous substances);
Products that must be transported by air: medicines and hospital products, samples, electronic products, mobile phones, tablets, artwork, perishable goods: flowers and food.
Ocean Freight
It is the transport of goods carried out by cargo/container ships across the ocean, this is the best way to ship goods with large dimensions that offer flexibility in delivery time.
- Suitable for long distance transport;
- Expedição transcontinental;
- Less environmental impact;
- Wide worldwide coverage;
- Ideal for large items;
- Increased load capacity for all different FCL and LCL freight options;
- Risk of experiencing delays at the port or being unable to load/unload cargo.
Products that must be transported by sea: Agricultural bulk (grains, animal feed, fertilizers, wheat, corn, soybeans), minerals and metals (coal and iron), liquid bulk products (petroleum and refined), large elements with shapes irregular (motors, coils and propellers), wines, tires.
By road, sea or air… Have you managed to find out which mode of transport best suits your needs? Above all, the most important thing to do is to choose the right logistics operator that knows your needs and that guarantees safety, without jeopardizing the quality and integrity of the products. If your doubts persist, do not hesitate to contact us!
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