Shipping Destinations and Modes

Road

Road shipping involves the movement of goods over land, typically on highways, roads, or rural routes. It can range from small-scale local deliveries within a city or region to long-haul transportation across countries and continents.

Rail

Rail shipping, also known as rail transport or railway transportation, refers to the transportation of goods and commodities using trains on a network of railway tracks. It is a mode of transportation that utilizes specialized rail infrastructure and rolling stock to move cargo over long distances.

Intermodal 

Intermodal shipping, also known as multimodal transport, refers to the transportation of goods using multiple modes of transport. It involves the seamless transfer of cargo containers or similar load units between different modes of transportation, such as trucks, trains, and ships, to reach their final destination.

Air

Air shipping involves the transportation of goods by aircraft. It offers the fastest transit times, making it ideal for time-sensitive or high-value shipments. Air shipping is particularly suitable for international transportation, especially when the distance is long or when there are no viable alternative transport modes. However, it is generally more expensive compared to other modes.

Ocean

Ocean freight is the transportation of goods by ships across oceans or large bodies of water. It is the most cost-effective mode for long-distance international shipments, particularly for bulky or heavy goods. Sea shipping is widely used for containerized cargo and is essential for global trade, although it has longer transit times.