Shipping

Shipping companies transport commodities from one location to another by sea, land, or air. They offer a variety of shipping services, including:

• Freight forwarding: Freight forwarders act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers to arrange for the transportation of goods. They can handle all aspects of the shipping process, from documentation and customs clearance to booking cargo space and tracking shipments.
• Ocean shipping: Ocean shipping is the most common mode of transportation for bulk commodities, such as crude oil, grain, and iron ore. Ocean carriers offer a variety of services, including container shipping, roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping, and bulk shipping.
• Air shipping: Air shipping is the fastest mode of transportation for commodities, but it is also the most expensive. Air carriers typically offer scheduled and charter services.
• Ground shipping: Ground shipping is the most cost-effective mode of transportation for commodities that are not time-sensitive. Ground carriers typically offer truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) services.