Shipping by rail, as part of the intermodal transportation, includes load transportation to cargo ships, to planes. The transshipment is not something uncommon for this type of transportation. Keep in mind that if you choose this type of transportation it is the best for you to use containers.
Rail load transportation is estimated to be the cheapest type of global shipping. Additionally, shipping by rail is most convenient for the bulk commodities.
Moreover, rail transportation also allows refrigerated load transportation. These trains are equipped with refrigerated cars which are specially designed for perishable goods. As well I must not forget the liquid cargo, it can also be transported in tank rail cars.
Global Shipping Method No.4: Shipping by air
If you have loads that are time-sensitive, then the best method of transportation for you would be shipping by air. When you are transporting loads by air keep in mind the following things:
- Shipping by air allows a tighter inventory control;
- You will have inexpensive warehousing;
- Your loads will have lower insurance rates;
But, on the other hand, air freight is more expensive than the other methods of global shipping.
