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Factors such as tariff changes and trade policy uncertainty will directly affect the supply and demand relationship in the shipping market, and thus affect the level of ocean freight rates. In certain periods, due to trade policy adjustments, the urgent demand for certain goods may increase, driving the demand in the air freight market.

Ocean transportation quality management: proper packaging (packaging must meet international standards), strict inspection (appearance inspection, size measurement, quantity verification), tracking and monitoring (real-time monitoring of goods).

Delay response measures under sea transportation: advance planning (need to fully plan and estimate transportation time), timely communication (early detection of problems and finding solutions), alternative routes and plans (choose faster routes or take other modes of transportation).

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.