Tweet Introduction Exporting a large machine (technically known as heavy engineering goods) by air freight is not an impossible task. However, the shipper (also known as consignor) will be at an advantage, if preparations have been made in advance, especially those abroad. Keep It Simple Air freight is expensive but fast and effective. Optimise the … Read more
Tweet Introduction Floor Load Capacity limit is usually a factor unknown to the shipper. However, it is useful to understand this concept, so that the packaging can be optimised. Air freight packaging must be strong enough to withstand fast operational procedures. Forklifts, pallet-jack handling, moving, sliding, vibrations etc are all factors that need to be … Read more
TweetLetter Of Credit Without getting stuck in technical jargon, the term Letter of Credit, or L/C as it is fondly called, is a document from a bank guaranteeing the seller the amount due from the buyer. However, as is to be expected in such transactions, the letter of credit is bound to conditions laid own … Read more
TweetIntroduction: Air Freight, Airlines and Freight Forwarders Air freight points to speed and fast processing. Your cargo needs to fly on time to arrive on time. Freight forwarders and airlines are your partners and you can certainly help them in getting your freight flown on time. A freight forwarder can give better services, when you … Read more
TweetIntroduction Air Freight Terminals This is a very small article and it tries to give an idea of air cargo handling to those who have no idea about the world of air cargo. A lot of cargo is transported by airlines, and passengers barely notice the cargo that is accompanying them on their flight. Air … Read more
Tweet Introduction To Dangerous Goods Dangerous Goods in air cargo shipping (air freight) are those goods that are hazardous in different ways to the environment and the world in general. Such goods have been classified into 9 classes with some of the classes having sub-divisions … Read more
Tweet SUPATH FREIGHT SEO Introduction Air Freight is expensive and there should be no compromise on quality. You value your client and the your product. The transport of your valuable product should meet the same quality standards. The point here is NOT the ISO quality benchmarks, on the contrary practical points that are utilised to … Read more
TweetSUPATH International Air Freight Consultant Introduction Air freight mode of transport is fast but expensive but in a fast-moving world there is no other faster mode of transport . Businesses must be fast in getting their freight to their clients. Unless sea freight has been mentioned explicitly air freight remains the popular mode of transport … Read more
TweetSUPATH International Air Freight Consultant Introduction What is consolidation or what is consolidated freight? Shipments or consignments from several shippers booked under a single master air way bill goes by the name of consolidation of freight consolidation. The freight forwarders call this as consol. Shipments from each shipper travel under individual house air way bills (also … Read more
TweetSUPATH International Air Freight Consultant Introduction Packaging is one of the key important factors, no matter what mode of transport is being used in freight forwarding. The importance is not only the safety of the contents that carries importance, but also regulations in place. The exporter and importer are concerned with the contents of the freight and … Read more