Air Freight
Acknowledging the pivotal role of air freight services in the global logistics network, we are committed to offering a swift and dependable solution for transporting goods worldwide. Leveraging aircraft for the seamless delivery of shipments from one location to another, our air freight service is renowned for its unparalleled speed and efficiency. It stands as the preferred choice for businesses seeking timely and reliable delivery of their products.
Advantages of Air Freight
- Time - transporting goods with air freight saves time – it’s much faster than shipping, rail or road transport
- Reliable - flights generally have reliable arrival and departure times with very few delays, so the shipment of cargo by air is very likely to arrive on time
- Low insurance premium - due to the shipment duration being so short, insurance premiums on air freight are generally lower
- Secure - the shipment of cargo by air is tightly managed by security, so the chance of cargo being stolen or damaged is low
- Less warehousing requirements - the clearance time for air freight is fast, and there’s generally less stock to unload than that for cargo ships, so customs clearance is fast, and the need for local warehousing is much lower
Types of Air Cargo
There are two types of air cargo - general and special cargo.
General cargo includes high-value goods, such as electronics, jewellery and pharmaceuticals. Air shipping is more expensive than shipping by sea, but due to the high margins and the fact that many electronic goods are fragile, air freight is the most appropriate form of transport.
Special cargo requires special conditions for transporting goods, such as temperature control, certain air conditions or protected casing (e.g. if the goods are hazardous or livestock).
What not to ship by Air Freight
The following goods cannot be transported by air
- UN classified dangerous goods
- Lithium Batteries
- Power Supplies or Power Banks
- Illegal Goods
- Firearms
- Flammable Substances
- Explosives
- Biochemical Products
Don’t take shortcuts when it comes to safety. Contact us today for any of your aviation needs or requirements. We are excited to work with you.
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