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

Legally and technically, shippers can choose to ship goods independently without using a freight forwarder. That is, companies or individuals can be responsible for all aspects of the goods, such as transportation arrangements, document processing, customs clearance, etc.

Sea transportation is undoubtedly the most economical choice for international transportation from China, especially when large quantities of goods need to be transported over long distances. The scale effect and low fuel cost of sea transportation make it the first choice for many companies.

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.

From the above analysis, it can be seen that FedEx can be both a carrier and a freight forwarder in different business departments. Its diversified business model enables it to flexibly respond to market demand and provide one-stop comprehensive logistics solutions.

DHL, UPS, FedEx, Maersk and CMA CGM are the world's leading carriers, each with its own advantages, and can provide efficient and reliable international transportation services for different types of companies.

Top 6 cheapest international transport companies: 1. DHL, 2. FedEx, 3. UPS, 4. TNT, 5. Ocean Network Express (ONEX), 6. China Ocean Shipping Group (COSCO). These companies provide a variety of transportation services around the world, including air, sea, land and integrated logistics solutions.

International transportation is mainly divided into 7 steps including: export consignment, origin processing, export customs clearance, cargo transportation, import customs clearance, destination processing and import consignment.