In today’s emerging marketplace, businesses strive to increase their profitability and simultaneously remain competitive in an unpredictable economy. While every organization is different with unique products and business strategies, transportation often represents one of the largest costs importers will face.  Cutting the cost of transportation is often the first place executives look to improve the bottom line.

When choosing the most cost effective method of transportation for your supply chain needs, there are several factors that come into play…so, how do you decide whether your international shipments should be transported via air or ocean freight?