1. Choose the right mode of transport 1.1 Ocean transport: a low-cost option for large quantities of goods 1.2 Air transport: fast but costly 1.3 Express and integrated logistics services: flexible but expensive 1.4 Railway transport: a compromise between cost and timeliness 2. Optimize cargo packaging and weight 2.1 Avoid overpackaging 2.2 Reduce unnecessary accessories and packaging materials 2.3 Reasonable weight distribution 3. Plan ahead and arrange transportation time flexibly 3.1 Avoid peak transportation season 3.2 Choose transportation time flexibly 4. Choose the right freight forwarder and negotiate freight 4.1 Choose a freight forwarder 4.2 Freight negotiation and contract signing 5. Integrate goods and share logistics 5.1 LCL transportation and integrate goods 5.2 Use third-party logistics platforms 6. Avoid hidden fees and pay freight in advance

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.

In the second year of the outbreak, the shortage of containers has become more serious, and international shipping has slowed down further, causing container prices to soar. The combined effect of these factors has led to a rapid increase in international shipping costs.