Air Freight is the fastes method of transportation for long distances and it´s usually the most expensive transportation.
Classification:
- Mixted: Passengers and freight
- Freighters: Freight Only
- Charters: Exclusivity on the aircraft
Benefits:
-Time and delivery speed
It gives us greater speed of the plane with respect to other means such as sea and land.
-Covergae and Reach
It provides the ability to reach continental destinations and gives us the possibility of making air transfers that reach any destination close to the final point.
-Security
Due to the shortness of the journey and the characteristics of air cargo control, the possibility of theft is very low.
-Fast procedures and processes
The management of procedures fot this type of transport is simpler compared to other transport such as maritime transport.
In this case we will focus especially on air cargo transportation, from its booking, management and generalities until its arrival.
TYPES OF SERVICE FOR AIRFREIGHT TRANSPORTATION BY AIR
The choice of the type of service is usually selected according to the specific need of each user and the most influential factors are:
-The time available fot the transfer
-Volume freight
- SERVICE COURIER:
Special for packing: DHL, UPS, FEDEX, etc..
It´s aimed at online shopping of small packages with a longer transit time.
- AIR FREIGTH “STANDAR”
Loads with less urgency for arrival, normally are of higher volume and usually have connections during the journey.
- AIR FREIGTH “PRIORITY”
Service similar to the standard service in terms of routes but with priority in spaces, therefore higher cost applies.
- AIR FREIGTH “FLASH”
Faster service thats mainly characterized by the use of direct routes with higher priority of spaces and considerable increase on costs.
- HAND CARRIER
Service characterized by the personality tratement of the accompanyng a passenger. Usually it´s for small loads that can be documented as a passenger.
- CHARTER
Exclusive service for passengers of freight. Aircraft exclusivity for the use of the contractor.
APLICABLE RATES BY TYPE OF SERVICE
Rates are usually considered in ranges of +100kg / +300kg / +500kg / +1000kg and normally have a duration of 5-7 days.
The airline will charge by weight or volumen, whatever weighs more.
Quotations should usually be submitted and approved within 40 minutes.
*Customs duties and entry fees apply (the latter is handled while the courier is in transit to destination).
