Eight elements of air freight inquiry:
1. Product name (whether it is dangerous or not)
2. Weight (charges involved), volume (dimensions and whether it's in stock)
3. Packaging (Wooden box or not, with or without pallet)
4. Destination airport (whether it is a basic point or not)
5. Time required (direct flight or transfer flight)
6. Requested flight (different flight services and prices)
7. Types of bills of lading (main and separate orders)
8. Required transportation services (customs declaration method, agency documents, whether customs clearance and delivery, etc.)
Air freight is divided into heavy cargo and bubble cargo.
1CBM=167KG The volume weight is compared with the actual weight. Which one is larger is charged according to which one. Of course, there is a little secret in the air freight bubble, which all colleagues should know, and it is inconvenient to talk about it here. Manufacturers who do not understand can figure it out for themselves.
Air freight structure composition - did you know?
There are many people who do air freight. Do you know how the air freight rates of airlines are calculated? A brief introduction, I hope to help everyone.
Air freight composition:
1. Airfreight freight (charged by the airline)
2.Fuel sur charge fuel surcharge (depending on the airport, the price of the destination point is different, Hong Kong is generally about the first 4 yuan now, before 3.6, last year the highest 4.8, the price is adjusted by the airport, generally 2 yuan to Asia)
3. Security check fee (fixed fee of 1 yuan/kg in Hong Kong)
4. Airport operation fee (HKD283/ticket in Hong Kong, the airport is responsible for transporting goods on the plane, etc.)
5. Terminal fee: 1.72/kg When the goods are handed over to the dealer, the dealer is responsible for the board and other things, and finally handed over to the airport for collection)
6. Air main bill fee: HKD15/bl is the fee for issuing the bill of lading - document of title.
The above is the composition of accounting fees for most airlines, mainly Hong Kong Airport. Because Hong Kong is a super-large free trade port, and Hong Kong Airport is the largest airport in the world, it has fewer restrictions, a wide range, and a large number of cargo aircraft. There are currently 78 airlines. There are more than 100 flights every day, which can be the first choice when the space and service are guaranteed. However, the cost is generally about 2 yuan higher than that in China!
What are the types of air cargo?
When you decide to ship your goods by air, you should know that there are two main types of air freight:
- Special shipment
- General shipment
Special cargo allows heavy, hazardous material and temperature managed cargo. It also allows human tissue samples, organs, fragile, value items and animals.
General Crago allows digital machinery, hardware, consumer goods, retail goods, toys, clothing and textiles, and more.
Air cargo is transported using different types of aircraft including passenger, cargo, charter or helicopter.
What are the factors that affect the cost structure of air freight?
Many factors contribute to the cost of air freight, such as:
- Special event or holiday
- Traditional/New Regulations
- Economic situation
- Technology (robotics, augmented reality, drones, artificial intelligence and big data)
- Other additional charges such as cargo insurance, airline terminal handling charges, customs clearance and security surcharges are also included in the fee.
Common air freight nouns:
ATA/ATD (Actual Time of Arrival / Actual Time of Departure)
Abbreviation for actual arrival/departure time.
Air Waybill (AWB)
A document issued by or on behalf of the shipper, which is proof of the carriage of goods between the shipper and the carrier.
Unaccompanied Baggage (Baggage, Unaccompanied)
Baggage that is not carry-on but checked in, and luggage that is checked in.
Bonded Warehouse
In this type of warehouse, goods can be stored indefinitely without paying import duties.
Bulk Cargo
Loose shipments that are not palletized and boxed.
CAO (Cargo for Freighter Only)
Abbreviation for "Cargo Aircraft Only", meaning that it can only be carried by cargo aircraft.
Charges Collect
List the charges to the consignee on the air waybill.
Charges Prepaid
List the charges paid by the shipper on the air waybill.
Chargeable Weight
The weight used to calculate air freight. The billable weight can be the volumetric weight, or when the cargo is loaded in the vehicle, the total weight of the load minus the weight of the vehicle.
CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freightage)
Refers to "Cost, Insurance and Freight", which is C&F plus Seller's insurance for loss and damage to the Goods. The seller must sign a contract with the insurer and pay the premium.
Consignee (Consignee)
The person whose name is listed on the air waybill and who receives the goods carried by the carrier.
Consignment
The carrier receives one or more pieces of goods from the shipper at a certain time and place, and carries it to a certain destination with a single air waybill.
Consignor
Equivalent to shipper.
Consolidated ConsignmentA consignment of goods consigned by two or more shippers, each of which has signed an air freight contract with a consolidation agent.
