Air Cargo Tips

Most of the world’s air transport takes place?under the guidance of IATA, an international association for air transport and trade. There are?290 member countries, and 82% of all world traffic?takes place in accordance with IATA rules. Although there are legislation and regulations that IATA uses every transportation company has its own conditions that may differ. Also, you should also keep in mind that there are items that the freight forwarding company will refuse to carry in any circumstances.

• There are also other things that you should pay attention to:Air freight is certainly?the most expensive way, due to fuel costs.
• You must meet certain requirements required by the specific air line.
• Due to cost, air transport is usually limited to smaller but more valuable cargo.
• Each company has its own rules and restrictions for air cargo, so read them carefully.

Consider all costs and money-saving before air shipping

Be prepared for extra costs and charges if you still opt for air shipping. Freight forwarding companies have?air cargo rates and charges?which cover the transportation of goods. Air cargo rates typically range between $2.50 and $6 per kilo on a regular basis. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, the prices have skyrocketed. High consumer demand and disruption of international road traffic led to disruptions in supply chains. Even intrastate flight prices have gone up.

What affects the price of air cargo shipping?

Weight and size?always affect the price. If your cargo is more massive than common cargo in airplanes, you will pay more. The company will charge you for both the transport and the space your cargo takes up.?Sometimes air companies could?ship your cargo along with other ones, resulting in a smaller price. In that case, you will maybe have an obligation to prepare, pack or ensure your cargo. It is the official air cargo rule in most companies. In case you bring?high-value items, the company will charge more. Not only that you’ll have to pack and secure your items, but you might as well have to insure your valuables. Don’t forget to?match the weight of your luggage in accordance with your?air company’s regulations.?Urgent shipping?is also charged for extra, so be careful not to let that happen. We are sure that you will precisely organize your move. However, in case you must move urgently, expect additional charges.

The price is mostly influenced by the?price of fuel and the distance?of the destination to which you are sending the cargo. Another factor that significantly affects the cost of transportation is the?economic situation. During times of prosperity, demand rises and so do prices. And vice versa, companies try to compensate for weaker demand with better use of resources and lower prices.

The price is also affected by the destination, the less frequent the destination the more transient airplanes the cargo needs the higher the costs and the longer the time will take.

When to choose air shipping

Most common examples where air shipping is the preferred solution:

1. medical urgent shipments ( gene therapy, vaccines, blood transfusion)
2. high value items, such as fine art or jewelry.
3. Items that is critical to operations in factories, such as heat exchangers or valves that will cause shut down if not brought on time.
4. perishables such as fruits that will go bad quickly.