International Shipping and Transport Services
Shipping and transport services are often entrusted to intermediaries.
International Shipping Methods:
- Air Transport
- Sea Transport
- Land Transport
- Rail Transport
Land, sea, rail, and air routes are the four methods for importing and exporting.
Business needs, destination country, and type of goods are influential factors in choosing the mode of transport. Destination, country laws, value of goods, transport risks, and customs regulations are other elements to consider.
For transporting certain goods like food, medicine, or animals, speed is crucial, and choosing the shortest and fastest route is essential. For transporting other types of goods, the shipping cost is the main factor in selecting the shipping method.
Rail transport holds a special position due to its advantages such as high speed in unloading and loading, centralized management and control, and high safety factor. Rail transport is a low-cost means of international transport.
One of the advantages of air freight is the high speed over long distances and providing high safety for sensitive goods.
If you need to transport large quantities of goods for business, but delivery time is not a priority, sea shipping is the right choice. With sea shipping, it is possible to send large quantities of goods at low shipping costs and very affordable rates.
Land transport is the best option for short distances because it does not inconvenience the buyer or seller in terms of cost and time. It can be the most flexible option for international trade. This method is usually fast and efficient. In this method, it is possible to use extensive road networks, plan the shipment, track the location of the goods, and ensure safe and private delivery.
(For transporting hazardous goods, you need to obtain a permit for transporting dangerous goods. The list of hazardous goods varies from country to country. This list is imposed by governments, and it is possible that after a certain period, some goods may be removed from the list of hazardous goods or added to the list.)
International Shipping Companies
Companies responsible for transporting goods in different countries and issuing shipping documents and permits are called international transport companies. The international transport company is divided into various types, such as a forwarder company or a courier company, based on their specific activity in transporting goods between different countries.
Courier companies are part of the international transport company that transports goods by land. These companies use their own vehicles for transport or rent and contract vehicles for these exchanges.
The difference between a forwarder company and a courier company is that a forwarder company can use different modes of transport such as land routes, railways, sea routes, and other types of routes to transport goods.
