The main differences between cargo and courier services. Cargo services are used to transport large quantities of goods and materials, often in bulk, over long distances by sea, air, or land. These goods can be anything from raw materials, machinery, and equipment to finished products. Courier services, on the other hand, are primarily used for the delivery of small packages, documents, and other items that need to be delivered quickly and efficiently to a specific address. This service is often faster and more reliable than regular mail, and the items are usually tracked and insured.

Air Cargo

 

Air freight is typically forwarded to the nearest destination airport, and the delivery time can vary depending on the season and availability of flights. Airlines such as Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Turkish Airways, Nepal Airways, Emirates Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Korean Airways are some of the common carriers used for air freight services. Air freight service usually has no weight or volume limit, allowing the customers to transport large and heavy cargo. However, certain restrictions may apply depending on the aircraft’s weight and volume limitations. It’s also important to note that Air freight service is often more expensive than shipping by sea or land, due to the speed of air transportation and the cost of aircraft operation.

Service	To nearest destination Airport.	Any Destination in the world
Shipment Time	3-5 Days	Depending on the season and flight availability
Carrier/Airlines	Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Turkish Airways, Nepal Airways, Emirates Airways, Singapore Airlines, Korean Airways and other international airlines.
Insurance	This statement is describing an insurance policy for automobiles that is provided by an airline. The policy covers the weight of the automobile (measured in kilograms) or the value of the invoice (whichever is less) for a cost of $20 per kilogram.
Weight/Volume	No limit

Land-Sea Cargo

 

This service is likely advisable for heavy and bulk shipments as it involves both land transportation to a port and international shipping by liner companies. The use of major liner companies like APL, NYK, and Maersk Line suggest that the service is reliable and efficient, however the transit time may take longer, up to a month or more to reach the final destination.

Following activities are done under this section:

1. NOVCC/LCL, export and import, consolidation / forwarding.
2. Container uploading and shipment to the destination.
3. Inland transportation and ware housing.
4. Customs clearance and documentation service.
5. Equipment handling other than GP containers.
6. Project cargo and hazardous cargo handling.
7. Movement of petro chemical- liquid through special containers.
8. Marine insurance.
9. Live cattle transportation.

Service	To nearest Sea Port.	Advisable for heavy and bulk shipment
Shipment Time	35 – 55 Days	Depending on the destination
Carrier	By land to the Haldia sea port and to the destination by international shipping liner.
Insurance	Recommended to purchase insurance
Weight/Volume	FCL-full container (20 Footer, 40 footer, 40 footer high cube), LCL-loose container Minimum 2 CBM needed.

Air- Sea Cargo

 

Air-Sea Cargo is a great option for heavy and bulky freights that weigh more than 1000 kg. It’s a combination of air and sea transportation, where the goods are first transported by air to a hub or gateway city, such as Bangkok, Singapore and then transported by sea to the final destination.

It’s great that we are providing advance notice of the ETA at the destination and giving details of the valuable shipment before its on-board from Kathmandu airport. This can help to ensure that the goods are transported safely and efficiently to the final destination.

It’s important to note that this service is currently available for the USA, Canada, Europe & More other countries. It’s good to communicate with the customer about the availability of the service to their destination.

Also, it’s important to ensure that the customer’s freight is compliant with the regulations of the country of destination, and the customer is informed about any additional charges that may be incurred during the process of transportation.

Service	To nearest Sea Port.	Recommended for heavy and bulk shipment
Shipment Time	35  – 55 Days	Depending on the destinations
Carrier	By Air to the nearest sea port and to the destination by international shipping liner.
Insurance	Recommended to purchase
Weight/Volume	No limit but minimum 2 CBM or 500 KGs needed.

Courier Service

 

 

Service	Door to door delivery	Any weight Volume – no Limit
Shipment Time	4 – 6 Days	Depending on the destination
Carrier	FedEx / UPS / DHL / SKYNET / ARAMEX / d2Dps / NYC-GERMAN
Insurance	Recommended to purchase for extra value coverage. (Auto insured by the courier company for USD 20 per kg or value of invoice whichever is lower)
Weight/Volume	No limit