U.S Transportation | How to Choose Transportation Methods for Large and Over-sized Cargo

How to choose transportation methods for large cargo, over-sized cargo, and bulk goods exported from China to the U.S.?

Friends, do you often feel overwhelmed when thinking about transporting large or over-sized items? Furniture, fitness equipment, mechanical equipment… How can you transport them cost-effectively and worry-free?

 The answers you’re looking for are all here in this article!

There are mainly two transportation methods for large and over-sized goods from China to the U.S.: air freight and sea freight. So, how do you choose the right one for yourself?

✔ International Air Freight

Transported via international air freight—mainly by first-mile air transport, with end delivery by express or truck. It is divided into:

 General Air Cargo

Suitable for over-sized goods with high requirements for transportation time, high value, and relatively small volume/weight, such as precision instruments and electronic products. You can choose regular flights or charter services provided by international air cargo companies.

 Special Air Cargo

For extremely large or overweight goods, special air cargo equipment is required, such as large cargo planes, pallets, and containers. Some airlines also offer door-to-door special air cargo services.

 ✔ International Sea Freight

First-mile container transportation, with end delivery by express or truck.

 First-mile sea freight, end delivery by truck or UPS. It can handle items weighing 21-6,000 kg or more. The advantages are strong transportation capacity (as long as it fits in the container, it can be transported), suitability for almost all types of goods, and lower prices than air freight. The overall transit time is about 20-50 days.

**Note**: Pallets, wooden cases, or wooden frames are required. Different zip codes may arrange different ships, with varying prices and transit times. In general, if merchants want to save logistics costs and have low requirements for timeliness, it is recommended to choose the extremely cost-effective sea freight—truly affordable!