Ontario Container Transport Air Freight Shipping Tips | Page 5

Few Important Things to Know Before
Using Air Freight Shipping
If you have decided to use air shipping service, you should also keep the
following things in mind.
 Be sure to have your packing list intact. It is important to create your packing
list carefully with information about the origin and destination names. Your
packing list should also offer information about the cargo, dimensional weight,
gross weight, and final cube. In case you are going to use pallets, be sure to
mention its dimensions along with the final cube next to the gross weight.
 Learn the airlines regulations and have your shipment weighed properly.
Keep in mind that airlines check volume weights as well as final gross weights.
They will apply which weight is greater. It is your responsibility to correct any
weight related mistake. Know about the ratio airlines in your country use to
help get an idea about your final volume weight.
 Get information about aircraft cargo space. It is important to understand that
aircrafts do have dimensions and weight per piece restrictions. It is better to
educate yourself about these restrictions avoid any problem while using air
freight shipping.
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