Air freight has been developing recently thanks to its convenience and safety.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AIR FREIGHT
1. Unbroken Journey:
Air transport provides unbroken journey over land and sea. It is the fastest and quickest means of transport.
2. Rapidity:
Air transport had the highest speed among all the modes of transport.
3. Comfortable and Quick Services:
It provides a regular, comfortable, efficient and quick service.
4. Easy Access:
Air transport can be used to carry goods and people to the areas which are not accessible by other means of transport.
5. Emergency Services:
It can operate even when all other means of transport cannot be operated due to the floods or other natural calamities. Thus, at that time, it is the only mode of transport which can be employed to do the relief work and provide the essential commodities of life.
6. Quick Clearance:
In air transport, custom formalities can be very quickly complied with and thus it avoids delay in obtaining clearance.
7. Most Suitable for Carrying Light Goods of High Value:
It is most suitable for carrying goods of perishable nature which require quick delivery and light goods of high value such as diamonds, bullion etc. over long distances.
HOW TO CALCULATE INTERNATIONAL AIR FREIGHT QUOTE
When transporting goods by air, there are two ways to calculate the freight:
- If the volume of goods is under 45kg, the quote will be calculated as ordinary goods.
- If the volume of goods is over 45kg, the quote will be calculated basing on the quantity of goods.
The delivery cost will be calculated according to the volume of goods:
- Under 45kg
- From 45kg to 100kg
- From 100kg to 250kg
- From 250kg to 500kg
- From 500kg to 1000kg
In terms of special goods, the charge will be calculated differently from ordinary goods. For example:
- Live animals: The charge is 150% compared to ordinary goods
- Precious goods like gold, jewellery, etc : The charge is 200% compared to ordinary goods.
- Books, newspaper for the blind: The charge is 50% compared to ordinary goods.
- Skeleton, cornea: The charge is free
If customer need advice of international air freight, do not hesitate to contact Indochinapost. We pledge to give you the best services with competitive prices and fastest speed.
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