Choose air freight when time matters and the shipment is small enough that the premium is justified. Choose ocean freight when volume is higher and the supply chain can absorb a longer transit window.
Air works best when...
Urgency, high value-to-weight ratio, product launch timing or stockout risk dominates.
Ocean works best when...
Cost per unit matters more, shipment volume is larger, and inventory planning can absorb longer transit.
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