Air Freight Shipping Tips

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Air Freight Shipping

• Anchor in the sky

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Synopsis

• Important Things to Know about Air Freight
  Shipping
• Here are ways to identify a Consistent Air
  Freight Shipping Company
• Few Important Things to Know Before Using Air
  Freight Shipping
• Few Tips to Consider to Select the Best Air
  Freight Company
• How to Select the Best Air Shipping Company While
  Avoiding a Common Mistake

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Important Things to Know about Air Freight
Shipping

• Air freight shipping is considered the quickest
  way to deliver goods from one destination to
  another. It is also the costliest option, which
  is why many exporters/importers look for ocean
  freight or other cost-effective options.
• Your goods are delivered in the shortest time
  possible. You will certainly have to pay less to
  ship freight from US to China by ocean, but it
  will take 20-30 days to deliver it.
  Alternatively, you can use air cargo and get the
  same freight delivered to the same location in
  only 3 days.
• There are also some restrictions on what types of
  goods you can ship by air. For instance, you can
  opt for this option to ship high-value goods,
  such as electronics, apparel, pharmaceuticals,
  documents, etc. You cannot ship dangerous goods
  of any sort, fire extinguishers, life jackets,
  perishable goods, automotive panels, lithium
  batteries, and more. In fact, there is a long
  list of items that you cannot ship by air
  freight, which is why it is important to take
  your time to check and confirm that air cargo is
  the right choice for you.
• Sometimes, air freight is carried by passenger
  airlines. Almost every passenger airplane carries
  some type of air freight in fact, most airlines
  make up to 10 of their revenue from the air
  freight services.

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Here are ways to identify a Consistent Air
Freight Shipping Company

• How do you know if the company is competent?
• The company should have a physical address. They
  should possess a form of accreditation from top
  agencies. They must be valid members of state
  registered shipping company. This is no different
  with Ontario Canada Transport. The company is
  fully insured and licensed. These are some of the
  features to look out for when choosing an air
  freight shipping company.
• The importance of considering the cost of
  shipping when choosing
• Never be deceived that the lower the price, the
  better the rates. Its not always true. This is
  because companies with this type of offer may
  perhaps offer low quality service, which you will
  end up spending more money. Such companies will
  not also take responsibility in the event of any
  damage. Air freight shipping costs are determined
  by the assessment of the number of goods
  transported.

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Few Important Things to Know Before Using Air
Freight Shipping

• If you have decided to use air shipping service,
  you should also keep the following things in
  mind.
• Be sure to have your packing list intact. It is
  important to create your packing list carefully
  with information about the origin and destination
  names. Your packing list should also offer
  information about the cargo, dimensional weight,
  gross weight, and final cube. In case you are
  going to use pallets, be sure to mention its
  dimensions along with the final cube next to the
  gross weight.
• Learn the airlines regulations and have your
  shipment weighed properly. Keep in mind that
  airlines check volume weights as well as final
  gross weights. They will apply which weight is
  greater. It is your responsibility to correct any
  weight related mistake. Know about the ratio
  airlines in your country use to help get an idea
  about your final volume weight.
• Get information about aircraft cargo space. It is
  important to understand that aircrafts do have
  dimensions and weight per piece restrictions. It
  is better to educate yourself about these
  restrictions avoid any problem while using air
  freight shipping.

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Cont

• Here are a few tips to remember to avoid product
  damage and returns
• Do not implement a widespread rollout of your
  newly manufactured goods. Be sure to test the
  real-world performance of those goods by sending
  trial shipments first. You should also get
  complete information about the volume, weight and
  nature of the product and use that info when
  making larger shipments later.
• Make use of shock, impact, or tilt indicators.
  These small devices can help you get an idea if
  your shipment has been mishandled or improperly
  loaded during transit. You can use that info to
  determine if air freight shipping is the right
  choice.
• Be sure to fill the void before sending your
  cargo for shipping. There should be no space
  inside crates, boxes, and pallets. You should
  also try to limit any gap around the perimeter of
  your box or package. This minimizes risk of
  collision during transit.

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Few Tips to Consider to Select the Best Air
Freight Company

• Check their Experience
• When you have decided to use air freight
  services, it is important to ensure that you
  always put your money on an experienced freight
  forwarder.
• Know about their Network of Agents
• It is a good idea to work with a freight forward
  that may have a solid network of agents and
  business partners in your destination country.
  This ensures that they are in a good position to
  handle your shipments locally.
• Know about What Services they Offer
• Even if you are currently looking for an air
  freight company, it is a good idea to select a
  company that can handle more than air shipping.
  Experienced and reputable companies will also
  help you with ocean shipping and even manage the
  rail or trucking part of your international
  shipping.
• Know about their Customer Service
• You need to select a freight forwarder with
  exceptional customer service. It really matters
  how fast they get back to you with any questions
  you may have regarding your cargo or their
  services.

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How to Select the Best Air Shipping Company While
Avoiding a Common Mistake

• Check How Experienced an Air Shipping Company Is.
  You should never select a service provider unless
  you know they have been in business for several
  years. Some reputable companies have been
  offering their services for over 30 years. Even
  if they ask for relatively higher rates, you will
  still be better off working with them instead of
  working with a company with no experience.
• Ask for Some References. It is another good way
  to ensure that you are relying on an experienced
  service provider with your shipments. You have
  invested a lot of time and money in manufacturing
  your goods, so be sure to ask a professional
  company to deliver it for you. This is when you
  can ask others about how a company performs and
  exactly how efficient their customer service
  representatives are.
• Pick a Company with Experience in Handling Your
  Type of Goods. It is also important to ensure
  that the company you have selected knows how to
  handle your type of goods. They should also be
  familiar with regulations in your target
  destination.

Cheapest Freight Rates are not always the Best
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