Defining The Types of Freight

Whether you own a business or are a regular individual, we often need to send and receive items to and from other states or countries.

With ecommerce booming all over the world (certainly in America with lower taxes), the volume of cargo that’s shipped every day just keeps growing. And if you run an ecommerce business, then you must be familiar with the freight processes that your shipments undergo traveling from one location to another.

The problem arises when you are new to the business. If you have just started dealing in ecommerce and have no prior experience with freight, you may be confused between the different types of freight, shipping services, and rules and regulations pertaining to cargo.

That’s the reason why Performance Plus Global has compiled this handy list of different freight types and which one is appropriate for what kind of shipping.

Types of Freight

Freight refers to both the cargo, and the method of transporting it. Cargo is transported by road, air, train, or ship, depending upon the distance, urgency, and the type of goods. Let’s take a look at the different types of freight.

Truckload: If you are transporting a large volume of cargo at once by road, you need truckload shipping. A dedicated truck for your shipment isn’t the least expensive, but necessary when your goods are huge or overweight and require special facilities like climate control or flatbeds.

Less Than Truckload (LTL): This is the most popular and cost-effective type of freight, where the cargo is shipped by truck to and from the pickup and destination locations.

Air Freight: Shipping by air usually has the fastest transit time and is used for international or expedited shipments. Depending upon the cargo, sometimes air freight can be cheaper than LTL.

Rail Freight: If you want to save money and the environment, rail freight is a marvelous option for shipping cargo by train. It is faster than truck freight and is also more cost-effective than truck freight.

Expedited Freight: This type of freight moves at a very high speed and reaches the destination sooner than ordinary truck freight. It is generally a more expensive option.

Performance Plus Global Shipping Services

When it comes to managing your global logistics, Performance Plus Global is the first choice. The company offers a vast range of freight shipping options, truckload, less than full truckload and expedited shipping. Performance Plus Global provides the best services at the most affordable rates.