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Is the cargo suitable for air freight?
General commercial cargo can usually be quoted first. Batteries, liquids, powders, magnetic, branded and high-value goods require product, use, packaging and document review.
Air freight from China: air-to-door, airport-to-airport and commercial cargo quotes
For commercial restocking by air, provide the destination, product, pieces, gross weight, packed dimensions and delivery mode to confirm chargeable weight, available options and estimated transit time.
Three details that shape an air freight quote
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Air freight chargeable weight and dimensions
Air freight is generally charged at the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Remeasured cartons, pallets, reinforcement and final gross weight can change the cost.
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Air-to-door, airport-to-airport or door-to-door
Airport-to-airport covers the air transport leg. Air-to-door or door-to-door also requires confirmation of customs responsibility, duties, final delivery and address coverage.
Choose air freight by shipment size and handover
Air-to-door, airport-to-airport and special-cargo services have different document requirements, cost boundaries and delivery responsibilities.
Air-to-door: restocking and warehouse delivery
For general commercial cargo requiring customs and final delivery coordination. Confirm the address, importer, cargo type and cost scope before quoting.
- For medium-volume restocking, overseas warehouse stock and time-sensitive commercial cargo
- Confirm destination, pickup and delivery address, import responsibility and estimated transit time
- Quote separates the air leg, customs, delivery and possible surcharges
Four steps from air freight quote to airport handover
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Submit air freight shipment details
Provide origin city, destination, delivery mode, product, pieces, gross weight and packed outer dimensions.
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Confirm cargo type and chargeable weight
Classify general or special cargo, remeasure actual and volumetric weight, and confirm packaging, pallets and required documents.
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Confirm the option and cost scope
Define the air leg, customs clearance, final delivery, possible surcharges and estimated transit time for the destination, shipment size and delivery mode.
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Arrange export declaration and airport handover
After confirmation, arrange dispatch, export declaration, terminal handover and flight connection. Tracking follows actual transport milestones.
Air freight from China: FAQs
Confirm cargo eligibility, chargeable weight and delivery mode before deciding whether air freight fits this commercial shipment.
Air freight is generally charged at the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Carton dimensions, pallets, reinforcement and gross weight after packing all affect final chargeable weight.
Submit cargo details for a formal air freight quote
Provide destination, product, pieces, gross weight, packed dimensions and delivery mode. For special cargo, include the use, packaging and supporting documents.