Air and sea logistics are two widely used types of transportation due to low costs or speed. Each company has needs that are very different from each other. In the case of the food industry, there is generally little travel time; since their products are usually perishable. With trade coming from China, for example, it is not necessary to have the greatest speed, although it is necessary to have the greatest capacity, so the ideal means is the sea. No matter what your company's situation is, identifying the most appropriate transportation method for your goods is very important; Therefore, in this article we will address the main advantages and differences between these two means of transportation. As well as those scenarios in which they could be more advantageous for certain supply chains.
Air Logistics
As mentioned above, air transportation is the fastest of all, it is especially focused on really small blocks of time. As well as highly urgent deliveries, this is because it is capable of covering large areas of land in a relatively short time. It is also a very versatile medium and adaptable to any type of circumstance; Currently there are models of airplanes with the capacity to carry many types of goods. In addition to this, it is considered one of the safest means of transportation since it has very low accident rates.
Main industries it benefits:
Pharmaceutical, meat, dairy, fishing, general food, express courier, luxury goods and health products industries.
In general, the air logistics that a forwarder can execute provides much more security when sending items of high economic value. As well as greater simplicity with certain procedures compared to maritime transport.
Marine Logistics
For its part, maritime transport is highly known for its relative low cost, its great capacity and versatility; since it is capable of transporting liquids, solids, bulk products, dangerous goods and any type of products without worrying about space; since the ships have a large loading capacity.
This means of transport is focused on low urgency needs since its delivery times are much longer than those of air logistics. However, the greatest benefit is the low restriction regarding weight and dimensions. As well as the high level of storage and stability under adverse weather conditions; which can sometimes paralyze land and air means.
Main industries it benefits:
Automotive industry, household appliances, technology, clothing, telephony, raw materials, etc.
To take into account the type of logistics that is going to be carried out, it is very important to evaluate each situation, its times and requirements. For example: if they have a high degree of urgency; if the value is very high or if, on the contrary, they have a large amount of things to transport and want not to be limited in space. All of these factors must be considered for the transportation to exceed your expectations. APR Cargo Group with our team of experts in international logistics can offer you the best solution.