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Sea freight or air freight: making the right choice
Balancing cost, speed and reliability when moving goods internationally.
Sea freight is usually the lowest-cost option for heavy or bulky goods but takes weeks.
Air freight is faster and suits high-value, urgent or perishable goods, but costs more per kilogram.
Many businesses combine the two: air for launch stock and urgent top-ups, sea for regular replenishment.