Ontario Container Transport Air Freight Shipping Tips | Page 3

Important Things to Know about Air
Freight Shipping
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Air freight shipping is considered the quickest way to deliver goods from one
destination to another. It is also the costliest option, which is why many
exporters/importers look for ocean freight or other cost-effective options.
Your goods are delivered in the shortest time possible. You will certainly have to
pay less to ship freight from US to China by ocean, but it will take 20-30 days to
deliver it. Alternatively, you can use air cargo and get the same freight delivered to
the same location in only 3 days.
There are also some restrictions on what types of goods you can ship by air. For
instance, you can opt for this option to ship high-value goods, such as electronics,
apparel, pharmaceuticals, documents, etc. You cannot ship dangerous goods of any
sort, fire extinguishers, life jackets, perishable goods, automotive panels, lithium
batteries, and more. In fact, there is a long list of items that you cannot ship by air
freight, which is why it is important to take your time to check and confirm that air
cargo is the right choice for you.
Sometimes, air freight is carried by passenger airlines. Almost every passenger
airplane carries some type of air freight; in fact, most airlines make up to 10% of