{"id":34132,"date":"2025-05-29T03:21:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T03:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herotime1.com\/?p=34132"},"modified":"2025-10-03T06:37:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T06:37:37","slug":"air-freight-vs-ocean-freight-for-board-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herotime1.com\/academy\/shipping\/air-freight-vs-ocean-freight-for-board-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Freight vs. Ocean Freight for Board Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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After you\u2019ve finished printing and packing your board game, the next big question you need to answer is: How should it get to your warehouse, fulfillment center or distributor?<\/span><\/p>

For most game creators manufacturing outside the United States, particularly in China, there are two main options for shipping: air freight and ocean freight. Each has distinct advantages and drawbacks, and the right choice depends on your budget, timeline and strategy.<\/span><\/p>

Below, we\u2019ve covered the pros and cons of air and ocean freight for board games to help you decide which method makes the most sense for shipping your game.<\/span><\/p>

Ocean Freight for Board Games<\/span><\/h2>

Ocean freight is the most common form of shipping for board games. This involves shipping goods by sea in large containers. Board games are typically loaded into pallets and then into these containers for transport across the ocean.<\/span><\/p>

Transporting your game via ocean freight offers great value for money, making it the default option for almost all games.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pros of Ocean Freight<\/span><\/h3>