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Choosing between air and ocean freight often comes down to a simple rule: ocean shipping is cheaper, while air freight is faster. In reality, there\u2019s more to consider, and a few common assumptions are worth a closer look.<\/p>\n
Air freight doesn\u2019t always mean overpaying.<\/strong><\/p>\n When goods are urgently needed and a shortage could disrupt sales or halt production, the higher shipping cost may be well worth it.<\/p>\n Ocean freight pays off when you plan ahead.<\/strong><\/p>\n It can significantly reduce shipping costs when purchases are planned in advance. But when deadlines are tight, a lower freight rate may not be worth the risk of delays.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to choose just one option.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can split a shipment between air and ocean freight. Smaller volumes can move via less-than-container-load (LCL) shipping, so you only pay for the space your cargo occupies. Combined sea-air routes are another option.<\/p>\n At Consolline, we recommend comparing shipping options at the procurement stage, while you still have flexibility. Because once deadlines start closing in, the decision between air and ocean freight is often made by the calendar, not the business.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Choosing between air and ocean freight often comes down to a simple rule: ocean shipping is cheaper, while air freight is faster. In reality, there\u2019s more to consider, and a few common assumptions are worth a closer look. Air freight doesn\u2019t always mean overpaying. When goods are urgently needed and a shortage could disrupt sales […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4489,"featured_media":788694,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[24,23],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n