Ocean Freight vs. Air Freight

What’s the difference?

Ocean Freight

• Less expensive to ship your goods internationally

• Longer transit time

• There are multiple methods for shipment

Ocean Freight Methods

• Lift Vans: small amounts of household goods (1 or 2 rooms)

• Exclusive Containers: sealed steel container for larger shipments

• Shared Containers: items are consolidated with other shipments

Ocean Freight

Pros• Lower cost than air freight• Longer transit time allows

you to get settled in your new home and prepare for delivery

• Ideal for heavy items• Eco-friendly

Cons• It’s not recommended for

tight deadlines. • Ocean freighters are

constantly under threat of pirates

Air Freight

• Air freight is the quickest method and is usually reserved for smaller shipments like clothing and other essentials you’ll need promptly.

Air Freight

Pros• It’s the fastest way to ship

your items• Fewer chances for items

to be damaged or loss

Cons• Air freight costs are

generally higher than any other form of shipping due to fuel costs, fees and service demands

• There will be weight restrictions and limited space aboard the plane

Contact Us!

International Sea & Air Shipping provides door-to-door residential overseas moving services and corporate

relocation services from the U.S.A. to anywhere in the world, and back!

Visit our website: www.internationalmoving.com or call us 

1-866-788-1090 to discuss your overseas relocation needs.