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Air cargo is transported only by airplane, while freight includes sea transportation, land transportation and railway transportation. The most suitable transportation method can be selected according to the characteristics of the cargo.

Air transport usually calculates freight according to the weight and volume of the goods, but due to the limited load and space of the aircraft, airlines often use "volume weight" to calculate freight. Volume weight (kg) = cargo volume (cubic centimeters) / 6000.

Common international trade terms include EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP, etc. Among them, some terms are particularly suitable for door-to-door services, such as DAP (Delivered At Place), DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid).

For large-volume and long-distance cargo transportation, the single transportation cost of sea transportation is relatively low. For medium- and short-distance, time-sensitive cargo transportation, freight transportation has high cost-effectiveness.

Ranking of the top ten best freight forwarding companies: 1. DHL 2. FedEx 3. UPS 4. Kuehne + Nagel 5. DB Schenker 6. C.H. Robinson 7. DSV 8. XPO Logistics 9. Expeditors International 10. Panalpina (now affiliated with DSV)

A clothing company shipped 500 kg of clothing from Shanghai to Dubai. The cargo volume is 2 cubic meters. ● Air freight: about $5-6/kg, a total of about $2,500-3,000. ● Airport fee: about $150-200. ● Customs clearance fee: about $100-150. ● Insurance: about 0.3% of the value of the goods. Assuming the value of the goods is $20,000, the insurance is about $60.

Goods suitable for door-to-door service: ● Small electronic products ● Fashion clothing and accessories ● Medical devices and pharmaceuticals ● High-end luxury goods ● Industrial equipment and machinery parts ● Furniture and household goods ● Fresh food

According to the latest market data and industry reports, Deutsche Post DHL Group (DHL) is considered to be the world's largest freight forwarding company. DHL is a brand of Deutsche Post DHL Group. It was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

According to multiple industry studies and market data, DHL Global Forwarding is widely regarded as the world's largest freight brokerage company. The company's business coverage, revenue scale, market share and other indicators are far ahead in the industry.

From the above analysis, it can be seen that FedEx can be both a carrier and a freight forwarder in different business departments. Its diversified business model enables it to flexibly respond to market demand and provide one-stop comprehensive logistics solutions.