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Courier vs Air vs Sea‑LCL

Master the art of selecting the right shipping method for your India exports

Decision framework included

Courier (DDP)

  • Best < 70 kg or urgent small parcels
  • Fastest door‑to‑door (3–7 days typical)
  • DDP with prepaid duties/taxes for frictionless delivery

Air Freight

  • Best 50–500 kg time‑definite
  • Airport‑to‑airport; add pickup/clearance/delivery
  • Predictable schedules; secures capacity for campaigns

Sea‑LCL

  • Best 1–5 CBM budget‑friendly
  • Longer transit; ideal for non‑urgent bulk
  • Add consolidation, customs, last‑mile

How to choose

  • Compare chargeable weight vs CBM
  • Factor SLA and promotion timelines
  • Use calculator for DIM weight and landed estimates

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