A Study on Cost Analysis of Switching Air Freight to Sea Freight

In the modern globalized economy, logistics and transportation play a crucial role in ensuring efficient supply chain operations. Companies often rely on different transportation modes such as air freight and sea freight to move goods across international markets. While air freight offers speed and reliability, it also involves significantly higher costs compared to sea freight. This study aims to analyze the cost implications of switching from air freight to sea freight in logistics operations. The research focuses on identifying the potential cost savings, operational challenges, and strategic considerations associated with this transition. Primary data were collected from 150 respondents using a structured questionnaire. Statistical tools such as percentage analysis, ANOVA, and Chi-Square tests were used to analyze the data. The findings reveal that sea freight can significantly reduce transportation costs, although longer transit time and logistical coordination remain major challenges. The study concludes that organizations can achieve substantial cost benefits by strategically shifting suitable shipments from air freight to sea freight while maintaining supply chain efficiency.