The carrier owns or leases transportation tools and is responsible for specific transportation operations. Freight forwarders do not own transportation tools, but provide comprehensive transportation solutions by cooperating with multiple carriers.

For large-volume and long-distance cargo transportation, the single transportation cost of sea transportation is relatively low. For medium- and short-distance, time-sensitive cargo transportation, freight transportation has high cost-effectiveness.

Freight forwarders have rich industry knowledge and experience and can provide customers with professional transportation consulting and solutions. For some small and medium-sized enterprises or low-value goods, the service fees of freight forwarders may be high, affecting their profit margins.

The logistics service quality report released by the third-party evaluation agencies Statista and Parcel Monitor shows that Amazon Logistics has a relatively high package loss rate, followed by FedEx and UPS. DHL's package loss rate is relatively low.

FCA is a trade term in the International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) issued by the International Chamber of Commerce, which means "free carrier". According to the FCA terms, the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the carrier designated by the buyer.

Ocean freight is the most commonly used method of cargo transportation in global trade and is known as the lifeblood of global trade. It excels in transporting bulky cargo and may even be the only option for some cargo that cannot be transported by other means. Maritime transportation has the characteristics of large-scale transportation, wide application range, relatively slow speed, and environmental friendliness.

The three main types of freight are air freight, ocean freight, and trucking. Air freight is the fastest way to ship, sea freight takes longer, and trucking offers flexibility. Each method has its own characteristics and advantages, and plays different roles in different scenarios.

When it comes to freight costs, road and rail transport are often considered the cheapest options, while air transport is the most expensive. Choosing the cheapest freight method usually depends on the destination of the shipment, the distance traveled, and the weight and volume of the shipment.