Sea vs air freight: choosing by margin, not habit
When consolidated sea beats express air, and how lead time quietly eats your working capital.
TL;DR
- • Air wins on speed and cash cycle; sea wins on unit cost.
- • Consolidate to cut per-CBM rates.
When consolidated sea beats express air, and how lead time quietly eats your working capital.
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