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types of air cargo

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We have several types of air cargo that we are going to talk about in this article, stay tuned until the end of the article.

What are the types of air cargo?

Cargo is divided into two categories based on its handling: general cargo and special cargo. Meanwhile, cargo is classified as general cargo, special shipments, and dangerous cargo products based on the method of service and the type of product. The following are the cargo types:

1.General Cargo

General Cargo is a common shipment item that does not require special handling but must still meet the specified requirements and safety aspects. Household goods, office equipment, sports equipment, clothing (garments, textiles), and other items are examples of general cargo.

2.Special Cargo

Shipment items that require special handling are referred to as special cargo. This type of cargo can primarily be transported by air, but it must meet the requirements and special handling required by IATA regulations and/or the carrier.

3.Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods are items that are hazardous to the environment, humans, or flight safety. Examples of dangerous goods include:

  1. Explosive goods (REX) are hazardous items that easily explode, such as gunpowder, bullets, firecrackers, and fireworks.
  2. Butane, Hydrogen, and Propane are examples of volatile gases.
  3. Flammable liquids (RFL) are flammable liquids such as certain paints, alcohols, and varnishes.
  4. Flammable Solids (RFS) are solid and flammable items such as matches. Oxidizing Substances (ROX) & Organic peroxide are volatile items that cause dizziness or drowsiness in humans if inhaled.
  5. Toxic (RPB) and infectious (RIS) goods contain poisons such as cyanide, pesticides, live viruses, living bacteria, and HIV viruses.
  6. When exposed to light, radioactive material (RFW) reacts and can be harmful to humans, animals, and certain types of cargo.
  7. Corrosives (RCM) are rust-containing substances such as battery acid and mercury.
  8. Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods (RMD) are other items that are considered dangerous and endanger aviation safety if transported by air, such as magnets, prickly heat, vehicles, electric wheelchairs, and so on.
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Advantages of air cargo

The speed of international air cargo, which is much faster than sea freight, is the most important pillar. Another advantage of this method is that it is relatively safe, resulting in less damage to goods and cargo. We recommend this method if you have a product that cannot be moved by sea shipping due to damage and loss. Although this method has many advantages, its high cost has deterred many people from using it. Sellers and buyers who are unconcerned about the speed of their transportation prefer not to pay a high price for air freight.

In addition to air transportation characteristics, we must consider the costs and value of the transported goods, as well as the size and volume of the goods. This method is also frequently used for time-sensitive emergencies and essential products.

Is air cargo cheap?

Air cargo is typically the quickest and most expensive mode of long-distance freight transport.

 

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Definition of air cargo

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What is the meaning of air cargo?

Air freight is also known as air cargo. It is the carriage or transportation of goods via an airline. When it comes to moving express shipments around the world, air transport services are the most valuable, and they include air mail, air freight, and air express.

Air cargo flies through the same airport as commercial or passenger airlines.

What cargo is transported by air?

When it comes to the various types of cargo transported by air, they are divided into two categories: general cargo and special cargo. Special Cargo is then subdivided into smaller, more specialized groups. We will look at these specialized sub-groups in greater detail later on.

General cargo refers to items that do not fall into the Special Cargo categories and do not necessitate any special precautions or handling during air transport. Retail and most consumer goods (with the exception of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops), dry goods, hardware, textiles, and other items fall into this category. Consider your typical, everyday objects; the vast majority of them would fall into the general cargo area.

Things get a little more complicated with special cargo. Special cargo are goods that, due to their nature, weight, dimensions, and/or value, may have special requirements such as packaging, labeling, documentation, and transportation chain handling.

Specific regulations govern the transportation of these goods, which must be followed when preparing, offering, accepting, and handling this cargo. Among the items are dangerous goods, live animals, perishable cargo, wet cargo, and time and temperature-sensitive products.

IATA has three Boards to ensure that there are globally harmonized standards that ensure the safety and convenience of these products: The Dangerous Goods Board (DGB), Time and Temperature Working Group (TTWG), and Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) manage the standards and guidelines for the transportation of these products. Let’s break down this special cargo to learn more about it.

How does air cargo work?

The process is simple from pickup to delivery. Your logistics provider will work with a local carrier to arrange a pick-up at your warehouse or holding facility. After loading the freight, the carrier will tender the shipment to the airport, where it will be loaded onto a plane.

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