Pick the Best Service for Your Shipment

Today, shipping goods long distances is common, whether for business or personal use. Logistics service providers are the go-to choice for distributing various goods across Indonesia.

Among the many options available, the two most frequently used are cargo and regular shipping.

Despite serving the same purpose, these services differ in capacity, cost, and estimated shipping time.

Shipping Volume

The difference in volume between cargo and regular shipping is most obvious based on the size and number of packages. Key differences include:

Cargo shipping is designed for high-volume shipments or bulk items, such as home furnishings, machinery, large electronics, and industrial needs.

Regular shipping is better suited for small to medium-sized items such as clothing, cosmetics, accessories, health products, and snacks.

Cargo is typically chosen by businesses or companies shipping in large volumes, while regular services are more common for individuals, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), or online sellers for daily shipments.

Shipping Costs

The method used to calculate cargo and regular shipping costs varies. Cargo shipping is usually calculated based on the freight’s total weight.

Interestingly enough, the cost per kilogram for cargo is typically lower, making it more economical to ship large quantities.

There are at least two common schemes used in cargo shipping:

• FTL (Full Truckload): Renting an entire truck, ideal for large-volume shipments.
• LTL (Less-Than-Truckload): Paying only for the space used, making it ideal when the shipment isn’t large in quantity but still bulky.

Regular shipping is charged by the kilogram, up to a set maximum weight. Flexible service options like Instant, Same Day, Next Day, and Regular are usually available.

Estimated Shipping Time

Speed-wise, regular shipping is usually faster, typically 2 to 3 days based on the route.

Cargo shipping, however, takes 3 to 14 days, depending on the destination and distribution process. Despite this, cargo shipping excels at transporting bulk goods efficiently.

SELOG’s All-in-One Shipping Services

For all-inclusive regular and cargo shipping, SELOG is an excellent choice of logistics company. It is a business line of PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA) and part of the Astra group.

With over 20 years of experience, SELOG offers various end-to-end logistics services. These services cover Trucking, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Warehousing, and Project Cargo.

Driven by the latest digital technologies, SELOG services not only bring better convenience to your business but are also practical and efficient.

This includes technologies like the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and the Astra Fleet Management Solution (AstraFMS).

For more information about SELOG’s services and profile, visit its official website at www.selog.astra.co.id or follow it on Instagram @selog_astra and LinkedIn SELOG.