How to move goods by air
Introduction
Guide
The airfreight industry consists of a number of interdependent commercial organisations, including airlines, express carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers.
This guide provides some basic information about how the airfreight industry operates, and outlines the requirements and regulations that you - as an importer or exporter - must comply with. Included are notes on customs regulations, packaging, insurance, aviation security screening, freight rate and surcharge costs.
The guide also explains what paperwork should accompany your air cargo shipments. After reading this you'll be in a better position to decide if airfreight is the right mode of transport for your business.