Air cargo delivery

Air freight is the quickest cargo transport mode. Air cargo transportation is essential for many individuals and companies, whether personal or business. Difreight is dedicated to providing complete assistance for shipping various types of cargo through air freight carriers, reliable air freight logistics, and an unwavering focus on delivering results.

Different types and specific features of air shipping

International air delivery is divided into several categories depending on:

• Direction. The first type is transit, where extra cargo is loaded onto civil or cargo flights headed in the desired direction. General air cargo shipping involves transporting the cargo to the destination using a regular or special flight. Another type is consolidated air freight, similar to LCL in ocean freight, where smaller shipments from different shippers are combined into a single larger shipment. However, the consignment takes longer because it must wait until the required amount of cargo is collected.
• Types of cargo flights. They include scheduled freight services, charter flights, combi aircraft operations, express cargo services, and flights for transporting livestock and perishable goods.
• Cargo type. It is usually divided into lightweight cargo, which has a volume greater than 6,000 cm3 per 1 kg gross, and special cargo, which includes heavy and oversized cargo, tracked vehicles and mobile machinery, live animals, and perishable products.

The main advantage of air freight is that customs clearance is not required in all countries, and cargo is inspected only during loading and unloading.

Benefits and disadvantages of air freight shipping 

The main advantages of air cargo transportation:

• High delivery speed. Cargo is shipped by air in the shortest terms, which makes sending urgent or perishable goods possible.
• Complete safety and preservation of cargo. The necessary temperature regime on board is maintained, ensuring the preservation of perishable products and minimizing the chances of damage. 
• Simplified customs control. Cargo checking occurs only during loading and unloading. This means that several transit borders can be quickly passed simultaneously.
• The exact adherence to deadlines. Cargo air freight schedules are commonly agreed upon far in advance, so the number of canceled or postponed flights is minimal.

Disadvantages of air cargo transportation:

• High cost. Air freight transportation is the most expensive, so sending cheap cargo by aircraft is not recommended.
• Limited cargo list. Not all goods can be sent by air; for example, bulky, toxic, and many others, it is better to choose other shipment methods.

Another disadvantage is that you often need additional delivery methods, such as rail or road freight, to ship the cargo to the Customer.

International air freight from Difright

Difreight provides international air freight services, which include:

• Personal consultations either over the phone or in person at our office.
• Preparation of accompanying documentation and cargo insurance.
• Search for a suitable aircraft.
• Cargo loading.
• Informing the Customer about the cargo condition and location.
• Delivery to the warehouse or hand-in-hand. 

The company has over seven years of experience in air freight forwarding. We guarantee the safety of your products and provide informational support throughout the entire delivery process.