Multimodal Freight

Sea–Air Freight

Sea–Air freight combines ocean transportation with an onward air freight connection.

Cargo is transported by sea to an intermediate location before continuing to its destination by air.

For suitable international routes, Sea–Air transportation may offer an alternative balance between the cost of conventional ocean freight and the shorter transit times generally associated with air transportation.

Air–Air Freight

Air–Air freight involves connecting cargo between separate air transportation services, often through an intermediate airport or international cargo hub.

These arrangements may be considered where suitable direct airline services are unavailable or where alternative connections better accommodate the shipment requirements.

Combined Sea, Air & Road Transportation

International freight movements frequently require inland transportation before or after the principal ocean or air shipment.

Cargo may need to be collected from a factory, transported to a port or airport, transferred between logistics facilities or delivered from the destination terminal to the consignee.

Coordinating International Freight Connections

Multimodal shipments may involve multiple carriers, handling facilities and transportation stages.

Successful coordination requires careful consideration of cargo transfers, transport schedules, equipment suitability, customs procedures and the documentation required at different points of the journey.