Air Freight

Air freight is the most efficient shipping option for urgent or perishable items. Typically, cargo aircraft fly at a speed of about 900 km/h. In addition, cargo planes often use straight flight paths, eliminating the potential for air traffic jams and boosting their unparalleled delivery speed.

As their shelf lives are short and security measures must be stringent, perishable goods and high-value commodities are ideal cargo for air transport. Compared to other transportation modes, the ability to swiftly and easily adjust flight routes in the event of poor weather results means a reduced risk of damage to the cargo.

However, air freight is the most expensive method of moving a shipping container. It is also the only other option (apart from sea freight) for shipping goods overseas, so if you want to ship perishable or urgent goods overseas, this is your best option.

Road Transporation

Road travel is the second most popular mode of transportation and is the simplest and fastest way to handle domestic deliveries.

A portion of any container shipment will always involve vehicle transport. In addition to being the second most common method of transportation, it is also the most essential. Like ocean freight, it offers its clientele full truckload (FTL) and groupage/LTL services. Although there may be multiple points of contact during road transport, container moving costs may be lower, especially in the case of LTL shipping.

It is also easier to meet paperwork requirements while transporting a container by road, especially if the vehicles are not crossing international borders. Delivery times for goods traveling by road are often short, thanks to the abundance of transport firms offering a wide range of vehicle sizes.

Rail Transport

Rail freight is a cost-effective option for long-distance land travel. It is speedy, trustworthy, and safe, with few delays.

When transporting goods, the most pressing concern is getting a shipment to its destination on schedule and without any incidents. Because of this, it is crucial to choose a reliable mode of transportation. Rail transit meets this need. Because railway authorities closely control the capacity on the rails and trains are rarely affected by the weather, there is seldom a problem with traffic congestion. Trains do not stop very often, and most services go straight to their respective destinations.

Another area in which rail freight transportation shines is the high standard of safety it maintains for cargo. Cargo train thefts are pretty unusual. Because freight terminals and railways are typically safe sites with low crime rates, trains are the most reliable method for transporting goods cross country.

Furthermore, rail transportation is an eco-friendly option for land-based cargo operations. When it comes to conveying huge freight loads over numerous carriages and long distances, this form of transportation is more environmentally friendly than road transportation since most trains run on electricity, resulting in minimal CO2 emissions.