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Today, the exchange of goods between countries around the world is increasingly developing. International shipping is an important and essential activity that helps goods be transported quickly from seller to buyer. However, there are many types of international transport depending on different product groups. To better understand, let's join Green Ocean to learn about the 5 most popular international shipping methods in the article below.
1. What is international freight transportation?
According to the definition: "International transport is a form of transporting goods between two or more countries, that is, the beginning and end points of the transport process are located in two different countries" Depending on the nature and quantity of each Types of goods and international freight rates are subject to many fluctuations and changes. To optimize costs, we need to understand clearly about international shipping methods to find the type with suitable fees.
2. The most popular methods of international goods transportation today
2.1. Transporting goods internationally by sea
Among the methods, international goods transportation by sea is the most important and popular form, accounting for a fairly high proportion. International sea transport is suitable for large volume shipments, easy to preserve, and transit time is not too urgent...
Transporting goods internationally by sea
Advantage
Transporting a variety of goods
Transporting goods in large quantity and size, superior to other methods.
Sea transport costs are very low, so they are the preferred choice
Investment costs in building maritime routes are low
Defect
Transport speed is relatively low
Depends mostly on the shipping company and train schedule
Depends a lot on maritime, natural and weather conditions
Combined with road transport, goods can be delivered to your door
The possibility of risk is higher than with air transportation
2.2. Transporting goods internationally by air
Air transportation is a new form of transportation, developed in the early years of the twentieth century. Although it appeared later than other methods of transporting goods, air transport plays an important role and is widely exploited in the circulation of goods. This form of transportation uses cargo aircraft or carried in the belly of civil aircraft to transport goods.
Transporting goods internationally by air
Advantage
Shipping speed is very fast, on time, accurate
Connects to many countries around the world
Goods are guaranteed to be safe at the highest level
Shipping insurance premiums are lower due to less risk than other methods
Minimize losses arising from damaged, broken or stolen goods
Defect
Shipping costs are very high
Transport volume is smaller than other forms
Not suitable for transporting low value goods
Requires censorship and strict standards
Affected by weather, causing flight delays
2.3. Transporting goods internationally by road
Road transport is a type of transport that uses vehicles such as cars, trucks, container trucks, trailers, semi-trailers towing cars,... to transport goods to partners. client. However, this method of transportation mainly serves domestic transportation, but for international freight transportation, it is very limited. Transport by road is only suitable for short and medium distances, goods require fast delivery speed, because it depends heavily on the geographical location between countries.
Transporting goods internationally by road
Transporting goods internationally by road
Advantage
Flexibility in the process of transporting goods
Actively choose the vehicle, route or quantity of goods to transport
The parties can negotiate and agree on the delivery time
Transport goods effectively at short and medium distances
There is no transport intermediary if the goods are transported from the sender's warehouse directly to the recipient's warehouse, optimizing costs as much as possible.
Defect
Often pay additional road fees such as toll booths, fuel fees, tolls, etc.
Hidden risks such as traffic accidents, traffic jams... greatly affect goods and delivery time
The volume and size of transported goods are more limited than those transported by rail and sea
Depends a lot on weather factors
2.4. International transport of goods by rail
Transporting international goods by rail is a safe and effective mode of transport, contributing to smooth trade between neighboring countries.
International transport of goods by rail
International transport of goods by rail
Advantage
Low shipping rates, little fluctuation
Able to transport large quantities of goods and heavy items over long routes
Less affected by weather conditions, climate, traffic jams, road damage, etc.
Defect
Investment costs in building roads are high
Poor flexibility due to having to travel along fixed rail routes
2.5. Transporting goods internationally by pipeline
Pipelines are often used to transport liquids and fuels (gasoline, oil, gas, chemicals) using a system of pipelines connected from one country to another.
International pipeline transportation of goods
Transporting goods internationally by pipeline
Advantage
Suitable for transporting liquids, gases, etc. in complex terrain
Minimize damage or loss throughout the transportation process
Defect
Only the specific goods listed above can be transported
Investment issues and pipeline system construction costs are very complex and expensive
The average speed is quite slow, about 5 - 7 km/h
