Sale of finished goods and the purchase of raw materials outside their country, have become the norm in the global economy. But, there are several types of transportation, international cargo transportation sea and air are considered the most popular. They continue to actively compete with each other. Each category of goods has its own characteristics, which should also be taken into account when choosing a vehicle for their delivery.
Features of delivery by sea
The main feature of this type of transportation is the ability to transport especially heavy loads with a container method. The container itself is a reliable protection of the contents. Almost no physical damage to raw materials and goods threaten, provided that competent packaging and placement inside. To other, no less important advantages of choosing a cargo transportation by sea, it is worth adding:
1. The minimum cost in recalculation per ton of transported cargo.
2. The possibility of transporting especially large batches of goods and raw materials.
3. Loading and unloading are carried out by the forces and capabilities of the ports.
4. Convenient delivery to the port and to the final customer.
5. The ability to undergo customs examinations in a standard way.
The transportation of the sea has only one, conditional drawback. It is not worth counting on quick transportation of cargo. If it is necessary to transport perishable goods, or raw materials must be obtained in the smallest possible time, container transportation is not suitable for dry loads.
Delivery of goods with air
Aircraft transportation are considered the fastest in the world. In some cases, it takes only a few hours to transport from one country to another. In addition, there is a procedure for accelerated customs inspection. You should add to other factors in the selection of air transportation:
- high cost for each kilogram transported;
- a limited list of transported goods and raw materials;
- difficulties with the choice of packaging;
- the competent execution of all documents is necessary.
If you entrust all the bureaucratic procedures for a responsible transport company, it will independently select the optimal route by sea or air. It will make sure that the load does not linger in customs warehouses. After all, this is especially important during the transportation of goods by air. turboavia will do everything possible so that the necessary goods fall into the hands of the end customers without any physical damage.
