Distinguish The Difference Between Container And Air Cargo In Detail

1. What kind of goods are air goods?

Air cargo (airplane transportation) is a type of goods purchased and transported by international cargo aircraft. This is the leading method of shipping imported goods. However, this means that shipping costs are quite high (about $12–$15/kg, not including customs surcharges for some difficult products).

This is a transportation method used to import goods with advantages such as: fast time, helping to minimize losses such as theft, breakage, low storage fees and insurance fees, etc., so nowadays it is preferred by many people or units. For some small traders, they often use this shipping method to hunt for sales abroad, buy them, and send them quickly back home.

• The time for goods to arrive in Vietnam will be 5-7 days for goods from Japan.
• Delivery from the US takes 1-2 weeks.
• Goods from Australia will take 10–15 days to arrive.

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2. What are Container Goods?

Contingencies are goods purchased and packaged in containers and imported to Vietnam via sea or land. This method has a lower cost than air freight, but the shipping time is longer (2–3 months). The temperature in the air freight container can affect the quality of the goods. After returning to Vietnam, counterfeit goods need to apply for a license and have Vietnamese stamps attached to distinguish them from fake goods.

3. Distinguish the difference between container and air cargo

So between container cargo and air cargo, what are the typical differences for you to distinguish? Here is the quickest way to differentiate:

• Product date: Products that are genuine goods or hand-carried goods from abroad will often have a longer date than similar products on the market. International products will often have their labels replaced to prevent them from being counterfeited or selling too well. Therefore, air goods often have a longer shelf life than goods in container form.
• Product bill: Genuine hand-carried goods need to ensure that there is a complete bill of goods purchased at foreign stores. Because most portable products are purchased at supermarkets abroad, there will have to be a paper bill of purchase, not a "verbal bill" or a copy somewhere shared throughout the market.
• Regarding price: The price of hand-carried goods is never as cheap as regular imported goods on the market. Usually, the price will be more expensive by a few dozen or even a few hundred thousand because:
  • Goods imported through underpasses to avoid tariffs on old agricultural machinery containers are also cheaper.
  • Imported goods enter Vietnam in large quantities, so importing companies can negotiate prices with partners. So the product price can be many times cheaper than hand-carried products.
  • Air goods price = price at a foreign supermarket + shipping fee to Vietnam + customs fee at the Vietnam airport.
• Product packaging: The only foreign language on the product packaging is hand-carried goods. If the packaging has Vietnamese subtitles, it means imported goods (air or container goods).

4. Should I choose container or air cargo?

When it comes to choosing between container and air cargo, there are a number of factors to consider. Air cargo allows you to buy and ship goods by air, giving you access to a large inventory and quick resale. This ensures greater credibility and reduces the risk of using counterfeit goods.

Container goods are cheaper, but there is also the risk of counterfeit goods. However, if you have a reliable and quality source of container goods, there is no reason for you not to buy at a better price.

However, when choosing a shipping method, pay attention to the type of product. Some products are susceptible to deterioration and are at risk of scratches and breakage during transportation. Eg:

• Milk, medicine, food, etc. are sensitive items, so it is better to use air products. Because in the container, the temperature can reach 60–70 degrees, causing changes in ingredients and affecting quality.
• For clothes, shoes, furniture, etc., you should use container goods. These items are difficult to change in the harsh environment of containers. Furthermore, shipping by container is often significantly cheaper than air cargo.

To choose between container and air cargo, you need to consider factors such as type of goods, time required, cost, and the importance of quality assurance. Understanding the difference between these two methods will help you make the right decision and ensure your freight moves efficiently and safely. Dolphin Sea Air hopes the article content is useful to readers!

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