Dangerous Goods Compliance | Transporting hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals, batteries) | IATA DGR (Industry) ▲ UN certification (▲1, UN Model Regulations) ▲ ADR certification (▲2, European road transport rules) | Ensures global regulatory adherence for safe transport. Advanced tier meets stricter regional requirements. | Advanced certifications increase costs by ~15-20%. |
Customs Clearance Responsibility | Buyer-managed international customs processes | Buyer-managed (Industry) ▲ Documentation support (▲1, We provide templates) ▲ Full customs handling (▲2, We manage clearance) | Advanced tier reduces buyer’s administrative burden. | Base tier requires buyer’s active coordination; Advanced tier adds ~$50/shipment. |
Shipping Speed | Urgent deliveries to Italy (e.g., medical supplies) | 5-7 days (Industry) ▲ 4-5 days (▲1, Priority routing) ▲ 3-4 days (▲2, Dedicated charter flights) | Advanced tier guarantees next-day arrival in major hubs. | Faster transit in Advanced tier costs 30% more than Base. |
Cost Efficiency | Budget-sensitive shipments | $500–700/ton (Industry) ▲ $450–600/ton (▲1, Volume discounts) ▲ $600–800/ton (▲2, Premium service fees) | Base tier offers competitive pricing for standard needs. | Advanced tier’s premium features offset cost savings. |
Safety and Security | High-risk cargo (e.g., valuables, explosives) | Basic GPS tracking (Industry) ▲ Real-time GPS + tamper alerts (▲1) ▲ Biometric access + live monitoring (▲2) | Advanced tier minimizes theft/risk for high-value goods. | Base tier lacks advanced tracking features; Advanced adds ~$100/shipment. |
Environmental Compliance | Eco-conscious shipping | Optional carbon offset (Industry) ▲ Mandatory carbon offset (▲1) ▲ Carbon-neutral shipping (▲2, 100% renewable energy) | Advanced tier meets EU’s strict sustainability mandates. | Carbon-neutral option increases costs by ~25%. |