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Air freight vs sea freight — which is better for my shipment?
Choose air freight for urgent, high-value, or lightweight goods; choose sea freight for heavy, bulky, or non-urgent cargo where cost matters most.
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FCL vs LCL — what is the difference and which should I choose?
FCL (Full Container Load) is cheaper per unit for large shipments; LCL (Less than Container Load) is better when you have less than 15 CBM of cargo.
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Courier vs cargo shipping — what is the difference?
Courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS) is best for small parcels under 70 kg; cargo freight forwarding is more economical for larger, heavier shipments.
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What is the difference between EXW, FOB, CIF, and DDP shipping terms?
These are Incoterms — international rules that define who (buyer or seller) pays for and is responsible for freight, insurance, and customs at each stage.
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India Post vs courier vs freight forwarder — which is best for exporting?
India Post is cheapest for very small B2C parcels; couriers are faster for small B2B samples; a freight forwarder is best for commercial export shipments.
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