Service Description: As a comprehensive freight forwarding company, Bofeng Logistics can coordinate and arrange air freight and road transport services, while also operating its own cross-border trailer fleet for the China-Hong Kong route. Welcome to inquire about specific routes and prices.
1. Road Freight
Main Types of Road Freight
| Type | Description | Suitable Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Full Truckload (FTL) | One truck transports cargo from a single customer | Large volume, single consignee |
| Less-than-Truckload (LTL) | Mixed cargo from multiple customers in one truck | Small volume, multiple consignees |
| Dedicated Line Transport | Scheduled shuttle service on fixed routes | Cargo with time requirements |
| Distribution Transport | Last-mile delivery within a city or region | Short distances, high frequency |
Types of Vehicles for Road Freight
Road freight uses various vehicles, including: box trucks, flatbed trucks, high-sided trucks, refrigerated trucks, container trucks, and dangerous goods transport trucks. Different vehicle types are suited for different cargo types.
Characteristics of Road Transport
- High Flexibility: Door-to-door service, adaptable to various transport needs
- Extensive Transport Network: Covers urban and rural areas nationwide
- Controllable Transit Time: Accurate time for short to medium distances
- Suitable for Diverse Cargo: From everyday goods to large equipment can be carried
2. Air Freight
International Express
International express is an extension of air freight service, offering door-to-door rapid delivery. Major international express companies include DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT, etc. International express is suitable for high-value, time-sensitive cargo such as samples, documents, and electronic products.
Air Cargo
Air cargo is classified by nature into general cargo, dangerous goods, perishable goods, valuable goods, etc. The cost of air freight is significantly higher than sea and land transport, but the time advantage is obvious. International air freight is usually charged based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight.
Air Freight Rates
Air freight rates consist of the base rate published by the airline and various surcharges. Surcharges include fuel surcharges, security surcharges, war risk surcharges, etc. Rate levels are affected by factors such as route, season, and cargo volume.
Air Waybill (AWB)
The Air Waybill (AWB) is the transport document for air freight. Unlike the ocean bill of lading, an air waybill is not a document of title and is non-negotiable. The air waybill includes information such as the shipper, consignee, flight details, and cargo description.
Air Cargo Restrictions
Air cargo has strict weight and size limits for shipments:
- Weight Limit: Single piece generally should not exceed 150-300 kg (overweight needs prior confirmation)
- Size Limit: Single piece dimensions are restricted by the cargo hold door size
Air Cargo Insurance
Air cargo insurance premium rates are usually lower than ocean freight because the risk of cargo damage during air transport is relatively low. The shipper can choose whether to insure and what insurance coverage to select based on the value of the goods.
3. Transport Mode Selection Recommendations
| Consideration Factor | Sea Freight | Rail Freight | Air Freight | Road Freight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Cost | Lowest | Medium | Highest | Moderate for short-medium hauls |
| Transit Time | Slowest | Medium | Fastest | Fast for short-medium hauls |
| Single Shipment Volume | Largest | Large | Small | Medium |
| Door-to-Door Capability | Requires trailer coordination | Requires coordination at both ends | Requires pickup and delivery coordination | Direct door-to-door possible |
Bofeng Experience
As a comprehensive freight forwarding company, our practical experience in coordinating air freight and China-Hong Kong road transport:
Air Freight Operational Key Points: The chargeable weight for air freight is calculated as the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (volumetric weight = length x width x height cm ÷ 6000). Reasonable control of packaging volume can effectively reduce air freight costs. Our experience is that, without compromising cargo safety, streamlining packaging can reduce air freight costs by 15-25%.
China-Hong Kong Road Transport: Bofeng operates its own China-Hong Kong trailer fleet, with vehicle types covering box trucks, container trucks, flatbed trailers, refrigerated trucks, and crane trucks. In practice, we recommend customers place orders 1-2 working days in advance to allow reasonable scheduling of vehicles and customs clearance. During peak seasons (before Chinese New Year, before Christmas), we recommend booking 3-5 days in advance.
Multimodal Transport Solutions: Sea freight + trailer is the most common combination, but depending on the cargo characteristics, we also design solutions such as air freight + delivery or rail + trailer for customers. The choice of combination depends on the cargo value and the trans it time requirement.
Further Reading
For more related content, we recommend reading the following guides on the Bofeng Logistics official website:
- 📗 Hong Kong-Macau Logistics Dedicated Line Guide: Detailed explanation of vehicle types and operational procedures for China-Hong Kong cross-border trailer transport
- 🚢 Domestic Sea Freight Operation Guide: Comparison of domestic transport modes (Sea vs. Road vs. Rail)
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