Air Shipment Handling procedure.

Handling an air freight shipment involves several key steps to ensure that your cargo is transported safely and efficiently. Here’s a general overview of the process:

Booking: The first step is to book your shipment with a qualified air freight provider.

Cargo Handling at Origin: Your freight must be properly packed, typically onto skids, and then taken to a cargo terminal for inspection, labeling, and documentation.

Customs Clearance and Inspections: The cargo will go through customs clearance and necessary inspections before it can be loaded onto the aircraft.

Transport to the Airport of Origin: Once cleared, your freight will be transported to the airport from where it will depart.

Loading onto Aircraft: At the airport, your cargo will be loaded onto the aircraft in preparation for departure.

Cargo Moving: The cargo will be transported by air to the destination airport.

Unloading at Destination Airport: Upon arrival, the cargo will be unloaded from the aircraft.

Final Delivery: The last step is the delivery of the cargo from the destination airport to the final recipient.

Throughout this process, it’s important to ensure that your cargo is packaged correctly for air transport, labeled accurately, and accompanied by all necessary documentation, such as a commercial invoice, packing list, and a shipper’s letter of instructions (SLI). An air waybill (AWB) will also be produced by the air carrier, which serves as a legal contract between the shipper and carrier and provides tracking information for the shipment.

For a more detailed explanation and tips on preparing your cargo for air transport, you might want to refer to resources provided by organizations like the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

They offer guidelines and best practices for shippers and freight forwarders to prepare cargo for air transport, ensuring compliance with regulations and smooth handling of the shipment.