When shipping domestically, ground shipping is usually the most cost-effective and flexible method of getting your package to your door. Ground shipments are generally forwarded through freight services which route smaller and larger trucks across the country to ship and deliver your products. Ground shipping will typically take more time to arrive than products shipped via overnight or second-day air because freight trucks stop at various distribution centers across the country to drop off and pick up multiple shipments.

Air cargo is any property carried or to be carried in an aircraft. Air cargo comprises air freight, air express and airmail.They are dedicated for the job—they carry freight on the main deck and in the belly by means of nose-loading or side loading.Airfreight is the most valuable form of transport when shipping or transporting goods in the fastest time around the globe. Air cargo is shipped through the same gateway as the passenger or commercial airlines.

Over 90% of all the world’s trade is carried by sea – and even more in some countries. As a general rule, shipments weighing more than 100kg – or consisting of multiple cartons – will be sent by sea freight. Some further restrictions apply to certain goods from country to country, but most items are allowed.