Shipping Guide: The Right Method & Custom Foam Inserts

Choosing the right shipping method is key to ensuring your products arrive safely. At MSA Foams, we prioritise protection across all delivery types, offering custom foam inserts tailored to your chosen method—whether speed, cost, or convenience is your focus.

Air Shipping

For international shipping, air transportation is often the fastest option. With planes crossing borders and significantly shorter travel times compared to other modes, air travel is ideal for businesses that require speedy delivery. However, it's worth noting that weight restrictions and limited space on aeroplanes can impact costs, particularly for large or heavy products. If your business deals with smaller items that need to travel long distances quickly, shipping by air is advantageous.

MSA is well-equipped to handle air shipments, boasting extensive experience in the aerospace industry. Our custom case inserts provide optimal protection for your products during air transportation, ensuring they reach their destination intact.

Land Shipping

Shipping by land is generally considered a safer option than air or sea. Delivery by car or train is more cost-effective than air travel and faster than shipping by sea. Businesses located in landlocked areas or those shipping goods within a single country often rely on land transportation. In such cases, you may consider using courier services or exploring other land-based options.

Despite its reputation for safety, land shipping still poses risks, especially for valuable or fragile items. By leveraging MSA's packaging and protection services, you can ensure the secure delivery of your goods. Our foam cutting services allow us to create tailor-made shipping solutions that perfectly fit your items, incorporating your branding elements such as logos or imagery.

Sea Shipping

Sea freight is renowned for being one of the most cost-effective methods of shipping goods globally, although it does come with longer transit times. Cargo ships are slower and must dock at ports, leading to potential delays. Sea shipping is suitable for businesses that handle non-valuable items or prioritise cost over speed. It is particularly advantageous for businesses shipping large quantities, as merchant ships have fewer restrictions on weight and size.