* Pros: Cost effective, can transport large volumes of goods, reliable * Cons: Slower than air freight, subject to weather conditions, risk of damage during loading/unloading
* Best for: Large, non-urgent shipments of bulk goods or heavy machinery
2. Air Freight
* Pros: Fastest shipping option, secure, reliable
* Cons: More expensive than ocean freight, capacity restrictions, weight and size limitations * Best for: Small, urgent shipments, perishable goods, valuable items
3. Ground Transport (Trucking)
* Pros: Flexible routes, reliable, secure
* Cons: Slower than air freight, subject to border traffic and delays
* Best for: Medium-sized shipments, shipments within a limited geographic area
4. Intermodal Shipping (Combination of Modes)
* Pros: Cost effective, can handle large volumes of goods, door-to-door service
* Cons: Complexity of coordinating multiple modes of transport, potential delays at transfer points
* Best for: Large shipments that need to be transported over long distances or require special handling
5. Rail Shipping
* Pros: Cost effective, can transport large volumes of goods, environmentally friendly
* Cons: Slower than air freight or trucking, limited routes and schedules, risk of damage during loading/unloading
* Best for: Long-distance shipments of bulk goods or heavy materials
6. Courier Services
* Pros: Fast, secure, reliable, door-to-door delivery
* Cons: More expensive than other shipping options, size and weight restrictions * Best for: Small, time-sensitive shipments or valuable items
