Air freight from China is typically used for urgent, compact or high-value cargo. It reduces transit time but increases cost per kilogram. Sea freight is usually the economical choice for bulk shipments and stable replenishment, at the expense of a longer schedule. Many programs use both: air for first launch stock, sea for reorder. SZ FASTLINK can quote both methods against the same packing list so the trade-off is visible.
Logistics · 5 min
Air vs sea shipping from China
A decision framework for buyers choosing between speed and unit cost.
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