International Freight Shipping Guides

Choose Your Starting Point

New to International Shipping

Understand the essential decisions involved in planning, pricing and managing your first international shipment.

Start with the First-Time Importer Playbook.

Comparing Shipping Methods

Compare ocean and air freight according to shipment size, cost, urgency and cargo requirements.

Use the Air Freight vs Ocean Freight Guide.

Choosing a Freight Forwarder

Learn what freight forwarders do and how to compare providers based on route experience, services, pricing and support.

See the guide to choosing an international freight forwarder.

International Shipping Guides

Ocean Freight Guide

Learn how ocean freight works, including FCL and LCL shipping, container options, costs, documents, transit times and common delays.

Explore the Ocean Freight Guide.

Air Freight Guide

Understand air freight services, chargeable weight, pricing, documents and the types of cargo most suitable for transport by air.

Explore the Air Freight Guide.

Air Freight vs Ocean Freight

Compare cost, speed, cargo capacity and other practical differences between air and ocean shipping.

View the Air Freight vs Ocean Freight comparison.

International Container Transport

Understand how containerized cargo moves internationally, from choosing a container and loading method to delivery at the destination.

Read the International Container Transport Guide.

First-Time Importer Playbook

Follow the principal steps involved in an initial import, including supplier terms, Incoterms, shipping methods, documents, customs and landed costs.

Use the First-Time Importer Playbook.

Choosing an International Freight Forwarder

Learn how to evaluate freight forwarders for your route, cargo, service requirements and business size.

Read How to Choose an International Freight Forwarder.

Global Shipping Route Comparison

Compare major international shipping corridors based on transit time, service frequency, transshipment and port considerations.

Explore the Global Shipping Route Comparison Guide.

International Container Prices

Learn what affects container shipping prices, including routes, container sizes, seasonal demand and freight surcharges.

See the International Container Prices Guide.

International Shipping Costs

Understand the charges that can contribute to the total cost of an international shipment.

Read the International Shipping Cost Guide.