There are various shipping methods available for companies to choose from such as ground shipping, air freight, ocean freight, rail shipping, intermodal, and local delivery. Additionally, there are different types of shipping methods including freight, flat rate, overnight, priority mail, international, expedited, and local delivery. Many shipping carriers, including UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL, offer a variety of U.S. and international shipping options. When selecting the right method for their shipments, companies can consider options like air, train, truckload, LTL, and ocean. For specific types of freight, the best methods may be partial or full truckload shipping, air ride truckload, air freight, blanket wrap, or van move. Ecommerce businesses also have the choice of standard, expedited, overnight, flat rate, variable rate, and even free shipping for their customers.