Ocean freight
Considered for high-volume and intercontinental cargo. FCL dedicates a container to your shipment; LCL shares capacity with other cargo.
SHIPPING GUIDEHow do you choose
How do you choose
the right transport mode?
Your cargo characteristics, route, delivery target and budget together determine the suitable transport model.
ESSENTIAL VIEW
The decision involves more than speed and price.
Each transport mode has a different advantage. A sound decision considers volume and weight together with delivery time, origin and destination connections, handling needs and special conditions.
One mode may be enough for some shipments, while other routes benefit from an integrated plan combining ocean, road or rail connections.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Compare your transport options.
Air freight
Considered for relatively low-volume, high-value or time-sensitive shipments.
Road freight
Provides door-to-door flexibility on suitable routes. Full and partial truck options can be planned around cargo volume.
Intermodal
Combines multiple transport modes within one plan, with connections and transfer points assessed together.
CHECKLIST
Clarify these five points before deciding
- 01
Cargo type, total weight, volume and packaging
- 02
Origin and destination, including door or terminal delivery needs
- 03
Planned loading date and target delivery window
- 04
Special conditions such as temperature control, dangerous goods or oversized dimensions
- 05
Priority between cost, speed and operational flexibility
NEXT STEP
Let us think through your cargo.
Share the essential details and compare suitable transport options.