Question

Compare and contrast air freight operations (DHL) and ocean freight operations (APL).

Answer 1

Air freight operations Ocean freight operations

1. Fastest way of transport of goods.                    1. Slower transport system of goods.                       

2. It takes less time as it is by air.                           2. It takes more time to pass through water.

3. It costs more. 3. It costs less.

4. It takes some days to deliver the goods.           4. It often takes weeks to deliver goods.

5. More reliable and preferred for international 5. Less reliable as it gets delayed due to

transportation.                                                                natural factors.

6.Environmental prone as harmful gases are       6. Green signal to environment.

released.

7.Heavy load goods are not preferred.                 7. Heaviest load of goods can be sent.

8. Less chance of pilferage of goods.                  8. More chances of pilferage as sent through water.

9. Perishable goods are sent and easily 9. Perishable goods cannot be sent as it take

dispatched.                                                                     weeks to be dispatched.

10. Exact location can be traced. 10. Difficult to monitor exact location

11. Custom and excise formalities are to be 11. Custom and excise restrictions are there.

performed

12. Improved service in all terms 12. Less improved as compared to air transport.