International Air Freight services

Commonly prohibited items include explosive, flammable, or toxic materials, such as gasoline, fireworks, lighter fuel, or certain hazardous chemicals.

Chargeable weight is the higher value between the actual gross weight and the volumetric weight.

Volumetric Formula: \(\frac{\text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Height (cm)}}{6000} = \text{Kilograms} \times 1\).

An AWB is a non-negotiable transport document that serves as the receipt for goods, contract of carriage, and shipping instructions, crucial for tracking.

General/Standard: Normal lead times, cost-effective.

Express/Courier: Fastest, premium-priced, often door-to-door.

Deferred/Economy: Slower than standard, for non-urgent shipments.

Limits are dictated by aircraft type (e.g., passenger vs. freighter).

Narrow-body: ~80-110 cm height, < 150 kg per piece.

Wide-body: ~160 cm height, ~500-1000 kg per piece.

Freighter: Up to 240-300 cm height and 5,000 kg+ per piece.

Yes, a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (SDDG) is required, along with a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and specific IATA packing.

Yes, all air freight is tracked via the AWB number, updated at each stage of the journey.

Carriers have limited liability, so separate cargo insurance is usually recommended and available to cover the full value of goods.

Incoterms (e.g., EXW, FCA, DAP) determine which party is responsible for costs and risks at each stage, from pickup to delivery.

X-ray Screening: The most common method, using large, high-penetration machines to produce images of pallets or loose cargo for analysis by experts.

Dual-View/3D Imaging: Advanced X-ray technologies offer high-speed, 3D CT, or multi-view scanning to enhance detection accuracy and increase throughput.

Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD): Specially trained dogs used to detect explosives, particularly effective for unusually shaped or high-density cargo.

Explosive Trace Detection (ETD): A physical inspection where surfaces of items are swabbed and analyzed by machines to detect trace amounts of explosives.

Manual/Physical Search: If X-rays cannot clear cargo (e.g., if it is too dense), technicians will open and manually inspect the shipment.

Known Consignor Status: Cargo from shippers deemed "known" may undergo less intensive screening.

High-risk cargo often requires a combination of two methods (e.g., X-ray plus dogs) to comply with international regulations,