While sea freight can’t compete with the delivery speeds of air freight, it is a reliable and cost-effective option, especially when transporting goods in bulk. Generally, it is a cheaper choice than air freight. However, other costs need to be considered when choosing sea freight, namely warehousing fees at seaports, which can be more expensive than those at airports. On the other hand, sea freight is more environmentally friendly than air travel, with a smaller carbon footprint.
If your goods are heavy, oversized, or significant in number, sea freight will more likely be the best option for you. Modern freight ships offer more capacity for bulky goods than cargo planes and don’t share the same restrictions as air travel. Costs for sea freight are often more stable than air freight, giving greater certainty to importers and exporters, while using FCL shipping (full container load) or LCL (less than a container load) helps you get the most value.