Do you know what the differences are between freight shipping methods other than the obvious? Learn the differences when you use ocean freight shipping and air freight shipping so you'll know which method is better for your personal or business needs.

1. Ocean Freight vs. Air Freight
What’s the difference?

2. Ocean Freight
• Less expensive to ship your goods
internationally
• Longer transit time
• There are multiple methods for shipment

3. Ocean Freight Methods
• Lift Vans: small amounts of household
goods (1 or 2 rooms)
• Exclusive Containers: sealed steel
container for larger shipments
• Shared Containers: items are consolidated
with other shipments

4. Ocean Freight
Pros
• Lower cost than air freight
• Longer transit time allows
you to get settled in your
new home and prepare
for delivery
• Ideal for heavy items
• Eco-friendly
Cons
• It’s not recommended for
tight deadlines.
• Ocean freighters are
constantly under threat of
pirates

5. Air Freight
• Air freight is the quickest method and is
usually reserved for smaller shipments like
clothing and other essentials you’ll need
promptly.

6. Air Freight
Pros
• It’s the fastest way to ship
your items
• Fewer chances for items
to be damaged or loss
Cons
• Air freight costs are
generally higher than any
other form of shipping
due to fuel costs, fees
and service demands
• There will be weight
restrictions and limited
space aboard the plane

7. Contact Us!
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residential overseas moving services and corporate
relocation services from the U.S.A. to anywhere in the world,
and back!
Visit our website: www.internationalmoving.com
or call us
1-866-788-1090 to discuss your overseas
relocation needs.