International Air Cargo from China

International air cargo has gained a considerable market with its fast and safe efficiency, considerably shortening the delivery time. It is essential for the transport of valuable, fresh or emergency merchandise in international trade. 

We carry out air transport service from China to Latin America, United States and Europe, by commercial flight, cargo aircrafts or full charter. 

How to calculate the international air freight from China ?

Air freight rates are calculated based on the space the cargo occupies on the aircraft.

For shipments with large volume but low weight, if the volumetric weight exceeds the actual weight, the freight cost is calculated based on the volumetric weight. This is an international standard established by the IATA. Volumetric weight calculation formula: length x width x height (cm) / 6000 Equivalent: 1 CBM= 167 KG volumetric weight Example: A shipment of 100 x 100 x 100 cm=1 CBM, billed as 167 KG even if the actual weight is lower.

How does our international air cargo service work? 

1. Make order to chinese supplier
2. Request the air freight of your cargo
3. We reserve the plane with airline
4. We pick up or receive the goods in our warehouse
5. Pay us the air freight cost 
6. Export declaration to China Customs
7. Confirm us the datas of Air Way Bill 
8. Notification of the arrival of goods at the destination airport
9. Import customs clearance at destination
10. The consignee or his customs agent goes to the airport to collect the goods

Advantages of air transportation

1. Fast: The shipment of air cargo is the currently fastest transport. The transit time is about 3-7 days. 
2. Suitable for fresh and seasonal product: Air transport can ensure the freshness of fresh product. For seasonal products, air transport can guarantee arrival to market before the arrival of the sale season, avoiding the costs incurred by the lost season.

Disadvantages of Air cargo

1. Very expensive: The ratio of air freight and sea freight is about 1:10, is not suitable for transport cheap goods.
2. Limited by weight: The minimum loading weight of air cargo is: 100KG
3. Restrictions of the type of goods: Goods with battery requires MSDS. Products that contain magnetism, such as those that contain motors, must under a magnetic inspection. Liquids, powders and chemical products, must be issued with a certificate from the Chemical Industry Research Institute. 

More knowledge about international air transport

1. 1CBM of goods = 167 kg volumetric weight
2. Heavy load: the actual weight of the goods is greater than volumetric weight
3. Bubbled load: the actual weight of the products is less than volumetric weight