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In today’s global economy, businesses of all sizes rely on efficient and reliable logistics solutions to transport goods worldwide. Among various options, air shipping is undoubtedly a vital component of the supply chain, as it offers numerous advantages that foster economic growth and facilitate international trade.
What is air freight shipping?
Air freight can be defined as products and goods (cargo) that are shipped by aircraft.
Options for modes of air freight include passenger aircraft, the cargo hold of a passenger aircraft or a commercial cargo aircraft. Air freight transportation begins at the airline terminal, where the air freight company you’ve selected receives the cargo. It is then prepared and loaded into the aircraft.
Airlines offer multiple services for air freight transportation.
- General cargo: This is the most economical option, where goods are loaded into the “belly” of the aircraft.
- Priority service: This is sometimes called “first flight out” service.
- Over-the-counter service: With this type of freight by air, you drop your goods at the airline terminal.
- Hand carry service: This is the most expensive option; someone takes your package and flies with it. Hand carried air freight is typically reserved for documents, high-value shipments and expensive goods.
Commercial cargo is a separate service from passenger airline cargo, where the entire plane is a cargo hold—essentially, a giant flying container. Typically, commercial cargo includes large palletized cargo, boxes, coffins/human remains, vehicles, machinery and sometimes animals.
How long does air freight transportation take?
Air freight transportation time depends on your location and the destination of your goods. It’s possible for cross-country air freight to arrive at a destination within six to seven hours for critical services, while international shipping may take just a bit longer. Keep in mind that this is just for the air transportation—goods will also need to be transported to the aircraft and to the destination once the aircraft has landed. While air freight is the fastest way to export goods, in cases of disruptions and shutdowns, goods may take up to a week or longer to arrive at their destination.
What can be shipped by air?
While nearly anything can be shipped by air, two factors—speed and expense—tend to determine what is typically shipped by this method. Here are the most common goods shipped by air:
- Pharmaceuticals.
- Produce and perishable agricultural products.
- Seafood.
- Just-in-time production and emergency shipments of parts.
- Seasonal items with a short shelf life (like cherries in the United States).
- Plants and flowers.
- Documents.
- Production samples.
- Electronic consumer goods.