FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Air Freight Shipping

Air freight shipping transports cargo on a commercial air carrier from one location to another or on an all-cargo aircraft. It’s considered more reliable, safer, and faster than other modes of freight transportation like ocean or ground shipping.

How does air freight shipping work?

Most general cargo, including fragile, perishable, and dangerous goods can ship with air freight though some cargo isn’t permitted on board such as batteries and radioactive and oversized goods. We can help you manage your air freight from start to finish, including ensuring it passes aviation security standards and managing the documentation and customs formalities you’ll need to enter a new country safely.

How long does it take to ship my air freight?

Ground Freight Shipping

What is ground freight?

Ground freight is the shipping of cargo by truck on the roads. Also known as road freight, it’s a popular form of transporting cargo domestically and cross-border with land-share countries because of its relatively low cost compared to other freight options like air or ocean freight. Ground freight is a large part of global supply chains for companies that depend on shipping products to other businesses or consumers within the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

How long does ground freight shipping take?

What shipping options do shippers in North America have to move their freight?

Ocean Freight Shipping

What is ocean freight?

Ocean freight is the transporting of cargo on the ocean. It’s responsible for the majority of the world’s global trade. According to “The Review of Maritime Transport,” ocean freight accounts for over 80% of the volume of international trade. While not the fastest transportation mode, it is a cost-effective way of shipping cargo internationally.

How does ocean freight work?

Importers and exporters can transport most cargo on the ocean, including oversized, bulk, fragile, perishable, hazardous, and dangerous goods. We can help you manage shipping your cargo on the ocean from start to finish, including deciding the capacity option that’s the right fit for your cargo, and manage the documentation and customs formalities you’ll need to ship cargo and enter a new country.

How long does ocean freight take?