Sea freight or air freight? | Four Seasons Express

Begin with three questions

How soon must the goods arrive? How much space do they occupy when packed? What is the consequence of a later arrival? Use these answers when requesting sea and air quotes.

Sea freight

Often suits larger loads with flexible dates. Compare the container arrangement, sailing schedule and collection-to-delivery cost.

Air freight

Often suits urgent or smaller loads. Compare chargeable weight, flight availability and collection-to-delivery timing.

A practical comparison

A stock replenishment shipment with a flexible arrival date has a different priority from a small batch needed for a production restart. Quote both options against the same origin, destination, package measurements and delivery scope. A lower quote may leave out collection, customs handling or delivery.

Check collection, customs and delivery

Collection, cargo readiness, paperwork, arrival handling and final receipt all affect the decision. Request the assumptions behind the price and schedule. If an item has restrictions, resolve its eligibility first.

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