subject: What Are Nfo Shipments? [print this page] There are a lot of different ways that you can get your shipment to its destination faster than traditional next day delivery service. While many people still feel that this is the best way to ship, as it is going to save them money, in some industries this is simply no longer an option. That is why you will now see a San Francisco courier service offer several different shipping options, many of which are much faster than regular economy service.
The fastest way to ship anything over a long distance is always going to be some kind of air transport. Sometimes the situation will determine whether using a helicopter or a commercial airline is more appropriate. That decision is usually made on the distance involved, and the exact location that the goods are being delivered to.
Helicopters are really only extremely effective over short to intermediate distances. When shipping coast to coast, airplanes usually have to be involved. NFO shipments are actually "Next flight out" shipments. This means that when you place the order with your courier, they immediately look at all the available flights that they can get your goods and a courier aboard and make sure that they are in the air as soon as possible.
NFO is actually a very good option to take if you're worried about shipping to someone far away in a hurry. The actual flight itself from one side of the country to the other does not actually take that long. Usually, more time is spent getting the cargo the courier, and waiting for an appropriate flight than it is actually spent in the air. That is why it is important to get on the first flight going to your cargo's destination. That way, your package is in the air as soon as possible, often getting their hours faster than it would if you missed that first flight with shipping.
NFO shipping is going to be a costly option most of the time. Anytime that a shipment has to be sent on a commercial airline the prices can go up significantly. However, the upside to this is that you're going to be able to provide your clients or customers with service much faster than what they are used to from those who ship with slower options. Faster shipping times almost always lead to higher levels of customer satisfaction, something that can make that extra courier cost more than worth it.
