Every exporter in Bangladesh knows the trap. Ocean freight is affordable but takes weeks. Air freight is fast but can eat the profit on an entire order. There is a third option: sea-air freight, and it was practically made for Bangladesh.
What sea-air freight actually is
Your cargo travels the first leg by sea and the second by air. Goods leave Chattogram on a feeder vessel, sail to a hub such as Colombo or Dubai, then fly to Europe, the USA, or Canada. One transport document covers the whole journey.
How long it takes
- Chattogram to Colombo by sea, then air onward: about 10 to 11 days.
- Chattogram to Dubai by sea, then air onward: about 17 to 18 days.
What it saves
In peak season, when air rates spike, sea-air typically saves at least 25% against full air freight. On a large garment order, that saving is often the whole margin.
How we protect the connection
The weak point is the hub handover. KWT monitors every shipment at the hub, tracks the vessel and the flight booking, and rebooks the same day if anything slips.