Air freight is the best option for quickly importing or exporting goods. Often used for high-value and low-volume shipments, it is the obvious choice if you’re working to tight delivery timeframes. However, you pay for this advantage, as air freight is usually more expensive than moving goods by sea. The smaller the shipment, the smaller the margin between the two transport options.
Air freight can be a safer way to move goods than cargo on rough seas, although bad weather can also impact and delay air travel. Limits on the size and weight of goods that can be transported by air and stricter regulations on what can be carried on aircraft could impact your decision. For more miniature and higher-value goods, air freight is a quick, safe, and reliable option for importers and exporters.