Shipping & Logistics
Freight Options Guide
Choose the right transport mode for your shipments. Compare sea, air, road, and rail freight to optimize cost, speed, and reliability.
Sea Freight
Air Freight
Road Freight
Rail Freight
Sea Freight
Transit Time
14-45 days
Cost Level
Lowest Min Volume
1 CBM (LCL) or 20ft container (FCL)
Cost/kg
$0.05-0.30
Best for: Large volumes, heavy goods, non-urgent shipments
Limitations: Slow, port-to-port only, weather dependent
Air Freight
Transit Time
1-7 days
Cost Level
Highest Min Volume
1 kg (consolidated)
Cost/kg
$2.00-8.00
Best for: Urgent shipments, high-value goods, perishables
Limitations: Expensive, size/weight restrictions, security screening
Road Freight
Transit Time
1-10 days (regional)
Cost Level
Medium Min Volume
Flexible (pallets to FTL)
Cost/kg
$0.10-0.50
Best for: Door-to-door delivery, flexible scheduling, regional trade
Limitations: Limited to connected landmasses, border delays
Rail Freight
Transit Time
12-18 days (China-Europe)
Cost Level
Medium-Low Min Volume
1 container (20ft/40ft)
Cost/kg
$0.30-1.00
Best for: Large volumes on established routes, eco-friendly option
Limitations: Fixed routes, gauge changes, border crossings
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Factor | Sea | Air | Road | Rail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Time | 14-45 days | 1-7 days | 1-10 days | 12-18 days |
| Cost (per kg) | $0.05-0.30 | $2-8 | $0.10-0.50 | $0.30-1.00 |
| Carbon Footprint | Low | High | Medium | Low |
| Reliability | Medium | High | High | High |
| Flexibility | Low | Medium | High | Low |
| Size Limits | None | Strict | Moderate | Moderate |