Air transport: refers to the process of moving goods from one location to another via aircraft. It is a crucial mode of transportation in international trade, particularly suitable for goods that require rapid delivery.
Air transport is typically used for long-distance shipments, crossing countries and continents, and is an essential component of the global supply chain.
1. Importance of Air Transport in International Trade
- Rapid Delivery: The greatest advantage of air transport is its speed. Compared to sea transport, air transport can deliver goods to their destination in a much shorter time, which is especially important for time-sensitive goods .
- Global Reach: The aviation network covers major cities and economic centers worldwide, allowing goods to reach global destinations quickly. This global reach makes air transport a vital choice for multinational companies and international traders.
- Transport of High-Value Goods: Due to the high level of security in air transport, the risk of damage or loss during transit is relatively low. Therefore, it is often used for transporting high-value items such as electronics, and precision instruments.
2. Comparison with Sea Transport:
- Speed: Air transport is fast and suitable for urgent shipments, whereas sea transport is slower and more suitable for large volumes and non-urgent goods.
- Cost: Air transport is more expensive, making it suitable for high-value goods; sea transport is cheaper, suitable for bulk commodities.
- Environmental Impact: Air transport has a higher carbon footprint, while sea transport is relatively more environmentally friendly.
3. Rakumart provides two major air shipping channnel
Air express channel:
- When the weight of the goods you purchase is less than 12kg, you can choose this channel.
- This channel can be used to send general goods, electronic products, or other types of items. Besides general goods, the shipping unit price for each type of item may vary. Therefore, for specific international shipping quotes, we will need to consult the logistics company separately.
- We provide several air express channels, such as 4PX or other express channels corresponding to various types of products.
Air freight channel:
- When the weight of the goods you purchase exceeds 12kg, you can choose this channel.
- This channel can also be used to send general goods, electronic products, or other types of items. The shipping unit price for special items differs from that of general goods.
- Specific costs need to be consulted separately with the logistics company, and there may be additional fees for special items.
