What volume do I need to ship to be profitable in sea freight?
Before talking about volume, it's important to note the difference between Groupage (LCL) and full container (FCL). If you don't have enough volume to fill a full container, considering the smaller 20ft container with a capacity of 33m3, you can opt for a groupage. In any case, the method of transport by boat becomes economical from 2 m3.
When to choose a groupage (LCL) or full container (FCL) solution?
Although the answer is mainly based on the volume of your cargo, There is no perfect solution since it will also depend on several factors like the origin, the destination, the nature of your goods… Anyway, generally you can consider that from the moment the container is half full, it becomes profitable compared to groupage, i.e. a volume of about 15 m3.
What are the advantages of sea freight?
The main advantage of sea freight is above all the price regarding large volume transport. It is not for nothing that it is the most popular method of transportation today. In addition, ocean freight does not really have any restrictions on the types of cargo that can be transported. Finally, counter-intuitively, it is important to note that sea freight is one of the least polluting methods!
How much does a sea freight solution cost?
The sea freight itself is billed according to the volume: per container in the case of FCL and per m3 in the case of a groupage solution (LCL). However, it is important to consider other charges that cannot be retained: port charges, handling, (de)consolidation, road freight, customs clearance… can simply be more expensive than sea freight.
When does the air freight services is profitable ?
While air freight is a great time-saving option, a method that allows goods to be shipped around the world in a matter of days. But this solution can also be beneficial when you are shipping a small volume. In general, air freight becomes profitable for cargoes less than 1.5 m3 or 200 Kgs.
Are there any restrictions on air freight?
Air transport, on the other hand, presents a multitude of restrictions in terms of the nature of the goods transported. Indeed, some products are prohibited, which can sometimes eliminate this option from your choices. This is the case, for example, with batteries, certain liquids, etc. In general, all products of a dangerous nature (MSDS): flammable, explosive, etc.
How much does air freight transport cost?
Just like sea freight, there is no exact answer, because a multitude of factors will impact the price of your transport solution: origin, destination, direct flight (or not), weight, volume, etc. 'in any case, it is important to always put in parallel the gross weight (on the scale) and the volumetric weight (based on 1 m3 = 167 Kg), since the carrier will always invoice on the most important value.
What are the advantages of air freight?
As you would expect, air freight can be a quick fix. It is also the fastest on the market, by far ... As mentioned, this solution is sometimes even more profitable than much slower solutions like the boat or the train! Finally, this solution is also very flexible since it covers all international airports in the world.
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