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Four ways to ship.Know the difference.

Sea freight, air freight, courier or road freight? Get to know your options and choose a shipping method that suits your cargo, destination, urgency and budget.

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UKSRI LANKA &BEYOND
Sea FreightFor larger shipments
Air FreightFor urgent cargo
CourierFor parcels &documents
Road FreightFor regional transport

Understand your options

What’s the difference?

Different shipments need different solutions. Compare the four methods below to see which could work for you.

Sea Freight

Ideal for larger shipments

Best for
Large or heavy shipments
Cost level
Generally lower
Transit time
Slower, usually weeks
Common use
Household goods, commercial cargo, machinery and bulk shipments.

Air Freight

When speed matters

Best for
Urgent or higher-value shipments
Cost level
Generally higher
Transit time
Fast, usually days
Common use
Time-sensitive goods, spare parts and high-value items.

Courier

Fast, simple and convenient

Best for
Small to medium parcels
Cost level
Higher, often an all-in service
Transit time
Often 1–5 days, depending on service and route
Common use
Documents, personal items, online purchases, samples and small business shipments.

Road Freight

Flexible regional transport

Best for
Small to large shipments within countries or regions
Cost level
Competitive for regional routes
Transit time
Depends on distance and route
Common use
Regional and cross-border shipments, pallets, groupage and full loads.

This is a general guide. Prices and transit times vary by route, service, shipment size and customs clearance. Road freight covers land-based journeys;shipping from the UK to Sri Lanka also requires sea or air transport.

Choose with confidence

The right choice starts
with your shipment.

There is no single “best” method. Tell us what you’re sending and what matters most to you. Our team can help you explore a suitable shipping option.

01Cargo type
02Weight
03Dimensions
04Destination
05Urgency
06Budget
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