Shipping from China to USA - Sea or Air
                     Demand for the Chinese market has skyrocketed following 
China's dramatic growth over the years. Most famous American 
brands have moved their product line there. Because the cost 
of labor and resources is much cheaper than domestic 
production. Hence, the industry of shipping from China to USA 
has flourished. But which method is best for safe, cost-effective 
and permanent transport? Sea freight or Air freight?
A successful and professional importer does not only pay 
attention to price and time. Other factors such as safety, 
environmental impact and the type of product are important to 
him. To choose the best, you should examine their pros and 
cons.
Impact on the environment
Sea freight is the most popular method of shipping from China 
to USA. Because it is eco-friendly. Ships consume very little fuel 
due to their slow speed. As a result, their emissions are much 
lower than in other sections.
Instead, aircraft have high emissions due to high fuel 
consumption. Also, most cargo planes are old and harmful to 
the environment.
Shipping costs
Air freight is much more expensive than sea freight. Because 
the speed and quality of its services are better. Of course, in 
recent years, the maritime industry has been trying to bring 
advanced technologies into ships. It can be said that they have 
been very successful. Sea freight is very cost-effective for 
moving large goods and giant equipment.
Shipping restrictions
Ocean-going ships can move large volumes of goods. The 
maximum capacity of the largest ship in the world is 21,413 
TEU. You have no restrictions on shipping in this way, neither in 
terms of type nor in terms of number and size.
But the aircargo industry has restricted or banned the import of 
some goods. This law is different in each country. But the 
import of perfumes, toxins, lithium batteries and chemicals into 
USA is banned. Also, due to the limited capacity of aircraft, they
can carry a certain number and weight of goods. The maximum 
weight of the largest one is about 640 tons.
Safety and risks of shipping from China to USA
One of the main reasons for the high cost of air transportation is
its high security. The intelligent tracking system and the 
strictures of the airports prevent  the cargo from being lost. 
Also, the risk of damage to goods is very low. Because, as we 
said, the capacity of airplanes is limited and the goods do not fit
together tightly. But in sea transport, the risk of pirates and the 
losing goods is high. On the other hand, if you use the LCL 
method, your product will be next to packages for weeks whose
contents are unknown. As a result, each of them is exposed to 
leakage, moisture and compaction. Therefore, it is 
recommended to use FCL to increase safety. 
Transit time 
Sea freight takes weeks due to the slow speed of ships, the long
customs process and the occasional delays. But air freight will 
deliver your goods to the United States in a matter of hours or a
maximum of one week.