What is Shipping?    

There are two main definitions of shipping when it comes to logistics.

Smaller objects, such as shoes, clothes, and accessories, can fall under the category of shipping since they can be boxed and sent to the customer using a postal service.

The second definition refers to when items are required to be sent to customers.

The immense growth of e-commerce, in particular, has led to a multifold of shipping options that are designed to work for different business structures.

An effective shipping strategy is significant to your business since you need to fulfill customers’ orders in time, build a reputation for your brand, and increase the rate of repeat business.

Shipping Methods

Freight shipping is the process of transporting commodities, goods, and cargo by land, sea, or air. Common types of freight shipping over the road include truckload, less than truckload, and intermodal.

Freight itself can be defined as the goods transported by truck, train, ship, or plane.

The means of transport commonly associated with freight shipping are trucks, railroad cars, and large ships carrying containers.

Sea Freight‎

Sea Freight (or sea freight) is the process of shipping goods by sea using containers arranged on vessels specialized for it.

Ocean freight is the most common form of transport for importers and exporters.

For companies dealing in international trade, importing, and exporting goods around the world is an integral part of their business. When it comes to large quantities of consumer merchandise, Sea Freight can be an excellent choice.

The costs of using vessels for shipping have declined significantly over the years while their cargo capacity has grown. For these reasons and many more, there is no wonder Ship Freight is a popular option for many corporations.

Advantages of Sea Freight     

• Sea Freight is a cost-effective shipping method.
• Vessels can handle heavy and large loads. They can even ship vehicles and furniture.
• Sea Freight has many options to handle different cargo types and volumes.
• Sea shipping is more environment-friendly than other means of transport.

Disadvantages of Sea Freight

• One of the largest cons when it comes to sea freight is time, as it is the slowest option for moving products.
• The price is unsustainable for smaller amounts of goods.
• Sea freight is economically and environmentally superior to other forms of product delivery service, but only if you are looking to transport large quantities or if the destination country is far away.

Duration of Sea Shipping

In the case of international shipments, freight can be sent via ocean shipping, and while this is very cost-effective, it is also extremely slow, taking up to 6 weeks or longer in some cases.

Airfreight

Airfreight is another term for air cargo that is, the shipment of goods through an air carrier.

Air transport services are the most valuable when it comes to moving express shipments around the globe.

Just like commercial or passenger airlines, air freight flies in the same gateways.

Advantages of Air Freight    

The express shipping options of air freight make it a valuable option for coordinating time-sensitive shipments to almost anywhere in the world.

This can be particularly advantageous for smaller and mid-sized companies as it allows them to participate in international trade expeditiously and effectively.

Shipping by air also offers the advantage of a high level of security as airport controls over cargo are tightly managed.

Disadvantages of Air Freight

Despite all of these benefits, air freight also has some disadvantages when compared to other types of transport.

The one that most discourages people to choose this modal to move their goods is the price.

Besides, due to the limited size of the aircraft, this modal is also not suitable for some logistics demands, especially when it comes to project cargo operations that require a larger carrying capacity to best accommodate the load.

Duration of Air Freight    

Transit time on an air freight shipment can take anywhere from 8 hours to 7 days depending on the origin and destination.

Land shipping ‎

Land shipping includes railroad and truck services. It is the most used type of shipping since both air and sea shipments also use land deliveries to get the goods to the final destination.

Advantages ‏ ‏of ‎ Land Shipping ‎

• Less Initial Investment than modes of Transportation.
• Door to Door Delivery Service: The biggest advantage of road transport is that it provides door-to-door or warehouse to warehouse service. This reduces cartage, loading, and unloading expenses.
• Service in Less Developed Areas: Exchange of goods, between large towns and small villages, is made possible only through land freight cargo.
• Flexible Schedule and Service: Land freight cargo has a great advantage over other modes of transport for its flexible service; its routes and timings can be adjusted and changed to individual requirements without much inconvenience.
• Best for Short Distance: It is more economical and quicker for carrying goods and people over short distances.
• Much Quicker than Sea Freight Cargo: If the goods are to be sent immediately or quickly, land freight cargo is more suited than sea freight cargo.

Disadvantages of Land Shipping

• Seasonal Nature: Land Freight Forwarding not as reliable as Sea Freight Cargo. During rainy or flood season, roads become unfit and unsafe for use.
• Accidents and Breakdowns: There are more chances of accidents and breakdowns in the case of motor transport. Thus, motor transport is not as safe as sea transport.
• Unsuitable for Long Distance and Bulky Traffic: This mode of transport is unsuitable and costly for transporting cheap and bulky goods over long distances.
• Slow speed as compared to Air Freight: The speed of motor transport is comparatively slow and limited as compared to air freight.

Duration of ‎ Land Shipping                                                                        

Basic discounted ground shipping could take 2 or 3Weeks or longer depending on the origin and destination.

Calculate Shipping Fees

When it comes to freight shipping, some of the most common questions involve freight rates. While price can vary for many reasons, there are a few common elements to consider:

• Shipping method: The mode of transportation used to ship the freight is a weighing factor. For example, expedited shipping will usually result in additional charges.
• Origin and destination: The further the distance between the shipping origin and the final destination, the higher the rate will be. Proximity to a major metro can also impact freight shipping rates.
• Size and weight: The dimensions and weight of the shipment are key to determining freight rates. The length and width should be rounded up to the next inch while accurate weight measurements are key to rates and for carriers to meet DOT regulations.
• Special services: Any shipments that require special handling (perishables, fragile, hazardous materials) will likely lead to higher costs.

The calculation of shipping fees is based on the existence of two types of weights, one of which is called the Actual Weight, and the other is called the Dimensional Weight, and based on these weights, the fees are determined.

Actual Weight

It is the weight of the shipment when placed on the scale.

That is, it is ‎the actual weight of any product in kilograms‎.

Dimensional Weight

The mass of the mail is calculated. Mass (dm3) Formula: {Width (cm) x Length (cm) x Height (cm)} (According to the law numbered 6475, mass measurement must be made in dm3.).

What is the benefit of Using Actual Weight or Dimensional ‎Weight?

Means of transport of different sizes have a maximum permissible weight, and their area is known.

Based on this, shipping charges are determined according to the extent of the space and weight that the shipment will occupy.

If the weight of the shipment is heavy and its area is small, the fees are calculated according to this actual weight, because despite its small area, the shipment has already taken part of the total weight allowed in the means of transport such as a plane or other.

However, if the weight of the shipment is light compared to its size, then the fees are calculated according to its size because, despite its weight, it has been reduced from the pre-determined space for shipment on the means of transport such as aircraft or others.

Example:                       

The shipment has an actual weight of 50 kg, and its dimensions are 120 cm x 100 cm x 80 cm

Actual Weight = 50 kg

Dimensional Weight = 120 cm x 100 cm x 80 cm / 5000 = 192

Here, the shipment has taken a large area, regardless of its actual weight, so the fees are calculated on the largest weight. That’s 192.

Shipping Cost through Yollando ‎

Yollando company, and based on its great experience in the Arab and international markets, has been able over the past years to reduce large percentages of shipping fees for its customers.

To facilitate its customers, Yollando provided them with the opportunity to do an initial calculation of the weights of their shipments, through an electronic tool.

Yollando Electronic Tool ‎

Yollando has dedicated an easy-to-use tool, through which it is possible to know the shipping fees for each product.

Just add the weight, length, width, and height of the product, then the fees are calculated, click here to add your product details.

For approximate weights of the most requested products from Yollando, click here

…How Can Shipping Fees be Reduced‎?

According to the rule of using the higher weight to determine the value of the fees, sometimes the customer finds himself in front of a strange situation, which is that something lightweight such as a picture frame, for example, its shipping fees are more than a computer or television.

Based on the long experience of “Yollando” in the global markets, it provides its customers with the best ways to reduce the shipping price by up to 20%.

One of these methods is to collect more than one product in one shipment or to professionally packaging the shipment to preserve it on the one hand, and reduce its volumetric weight on the other hand, and others.

Buying and shipping from Turkey via Yollando

Yollando provides the opportunity to buy any goods from Turkey without having to come in person.

This is through buying from a Turkish website at the same local price or selecting a commodity and sending its details to “Yollando“.‏

The First Way:

• Buying directly from the websites, then “Yollando” will ship the product as soon as it reaches your address in Turkey.

The Second Way:

• Send a link to the product to “Yollando“, using the (Buy For Me) service, and Yollando will buy it for you.

Advantages of Buying AND SHIPPING Using “Yollando

• The possibility of purchasing without limits.
• “Yollando“ has agreements with shipping companies, which saves more than 20% of expenses.
• It deals with major international shipping companies: (Sky Net Express – DHL Express – UPS Express – Aramex).
• “Yollando” saves you many shipping expenses in case you buy more than one product, by combining these products in one shipment, packing them, and sending them to your home.

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