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For bulk goods, sea transportation may be more economical; for goods with high transportation time requirements, air transportation may be more suitable. Comprehensively considering various factors and choosing the most suitable transportation plan can effectively improve the efficiency and...

In the case of cargo delays, companies need to develop a contingency plan to respond to challenges quickly. This includes adjusting the supply chain, rearranging inventory, and communicating with customers.

Promote electronic manifest systems and real-time tracking technology to ensure real-time sharing of cargo information around the world. This helps reduce information lags and improve the responsiveness of freight services.

Door-to-door service is more convenient, and the shipper does not need to worry about customs clearance and delivery issues; while door-to-port service requires the consignee to have certain logistics operation capabilities.

Door-to-door shipping is a comprehensive logistics service that covers all transportation links from the departure point of the goods (such as factories, warehouses) to the final destination (such as customers or retail stores).

Door-to-door air freight is an all-inclusive logistics service that covers all transportation links from the departure point of the goods (such as factories, warehouses) to the final destination (such as customers or retail stores).

Air freight rates fluctuate according to the time of year and the departure and destination countries. For popular routes such as China to the United States, as of May 24, about $4.5 per kilogram of cargo was paid. This means that air freight costs are about $4,500 per ton.

The maximum weight limit for air freight depends on the airline you choose. Generally speaking, each airline has its own regulations and restrictions. Normally, the gross weight of each shipment is between 100 and 500 kg.

The maximum size of standard air freight is 2.44 x 3.18 meters (96 x 125 inches). This size limit is to ensure that the goods can be safely loaded and transported and can pass through the door and cargo space smoothly. Goods exceeding these dimensions require additional arrangements and handling.

Freight companies make money by charging customers fees and the margin between the fees paid by truck drivers. This profit is usually called net profit, and freight brokers claim that the net profit for each load is generally between 3-8%.