Ontario Container Transport Shipping Freight - All That You Need To Know | Page 3

Things to Know When Shipping
Freight
 Know about what you are going to ship. Before selecting a shipping
service, you should consider what you are shipping. This information will
also help you learn more about the capabilities of carriers. Getting
informed about your product line will help you select a right mode of
transportation.
 Know the real transit time. Understand that the actual transit time can
be quite different from the published transit time. Weather and terminal
delays can cause serious problems too. Therefore, you should select a
company after considering the actual transit time to avoid experiencing
any issue later.
 Know the total landed cost. It is natural to feel concerned about the total
cost of shipping freight, but experts suggest that you should focus more
on the total landed cost. For instance, you may think that ocean freight
is going to be the cheapest option, but you have to consider that it may
also have the longed lead-time with the most variability. It means that if
your cargo is to be delivered in 40 days, it may end up taking more than
120 days through ocean freight shipping. Therefore, you should also
count in the additional cost of inventory and safety stock. You may be
better off putting your money on air freight because it may have a high