With the technology development and standards improvement in the transportation industry, long distances, such as from China to Canada, have ceased to be an obstacle to the high-quality delivery of any goods. The only problem we now face is the problem of choice. Today, there are several excellent options for long-distance shipping from China to Canada, among which it can sometimes be quite difficult to choose. Let’s look at the main pros and cons of the three most popular options.
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Sea Freight
The main benefit is versatility as ships provide a huge storage area for cargo, so you can find cargo containers of any size and shape. Another advantage is the simplified loading and unloading process.
The main drawbacks are low speed and dependence on weather conditions. Additionally, there is a need to hire additional transport to deliver goods from the port to warehouses in Canada.
Air Freight
The main benefits are high speed (perfect for medicines, perishable food, etc.) and minimized cargo damage risk (during a standard flight in suitable weather conditions, the cargo does not wobble or shake).
One of the main drawbacks of this shipping method is its high cost. Also, the carrying capacity of cargo planes of many models is relatively small, so they are not very suitable for transporting very large quantities of goods.
Rail Transportation
The main benefits are high frequency and low cost. Also, the ability to deliver a large volume of goods at once opens wide possibilities for heavy and large cargo transportation.
The main drawbacks are low speed and that it is limited by land and laid rails. If there is no land corridor between the countries, you still need to unload the goods from the train to use other transport for the rest of the journey.
Before deciding on a transportation option, consider not only its pros and cons but also the individual characteristics of your case. Take into account the type of cargo, its weight and volume, its purpose, time of year, climatic conditions, and the peculiarities of the legislation of the country from which the goods are exported and the country to which they are imported.
