Air transportation is fast and safe. Punctual super-efficiency has won a considerable market, greatly shortened the delivery time, and played a great role in accelerating capital turnover and circulation of logistics supply chain. Major airlines have invested a large number of flights to pick up the cargo cake. However, the cost of air transportation is relatively higher than that of sea transportation, and the time requirement is high. The cost ratio of air transportation to sea transportation is about 1:10.
Eight elements of air inquiry:
- Name (Dangerous Goods or not)
- Weight (involving fees), volume (size and whether or not to bubble)
- Packaging (wooden cases, pallets or not)
- Aim Airport (Basic Point or not)
- Require time (direct or diversion)
- Require flights (service and price differences between flights)
- Classification of Bills of Lading (Main Bill and Bill of Lading)
- Necessary transport services (customs declaration mode, agency documents, customs clearance and delivery, etc.)
Air freight is divided into heavy cargo and pickled cargo. 1CBM = 167KG Volume Weight and Actual Weight
Air freight composition:
- Airfreight
- Fuel sur charge (based on airport, destination)
- Security inspection fee
- Airport operating expenses
- Terminal costs
- Air master bill
Common words in air transportation
(Air Waybill)
Documents issued by or in the name of the shipper are proof of the carriage of goods between the shipper and the carrier.
(Charges Collect)
Charges charged to the consignee are listed on the air waybill.
(Charges Prepaid)
The cost paid by the shipper is shown on the air waybill.
(Chargeable Weight)
Used to calculate the weight of air freight. The billed weight can be volume weight, or when the goods are loaded in the vehicle, the total loaded weight is used to subtract the weight of the vehicle.
(Cost, Insurance and Freightage)
“Cost, Insurance and Freight” means C&F plus the seller’s insurance for loss and damage of the goods. The seller must sign a contract with the insurer and pay the premium.
(Embargo)
The carrier refuses to carry any goods, any type or class of goods on any route or part of the route or to or from any area or place by accepting transit within a certain period of time.
FIATA (Federation Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimil es)
FIATA Licensee – a member of a FIATA document licensed to issue in Hong Kong [FIATA Bill of Lading (FBL) “as Carrier” & Forwarders Certificate of Receipt (FCR)] [FIATA Bill of Lading (FBL)]. Guaranteed by freight forwarder liability insurance (minimum liability limit: US $250,000).
HAFFA (Hong Kong Air Freight Forwarding Association)
The abbreviation of Hong Kong Freight Forwarding Association Limited (HAFFA), which was founded in 1966, is a non-profit organization that promotes, protects and develops the freight transport industry in Hong Kong.
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Abbreviation for International Air Transport Association. IATA is an organization of the air transport industry, providing services to airlines, passengers, cargo owners, travel service agents and the government. The Association aims to promote the safety and standardization of air transport (baggage inspection, air tickets, weight lists) and assist in the approval of international air transport charges. IATA is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.