Air Freight is one of the most widely used means of transporting goods and commodities. It offers several advantages in terms of speed, convenience, punctuality and safety, despite the higher cost.
However, it is important to remember that some products cannot be transported by air and others must comply with a number of rules and requirements.
What are the different types of cargo transported by air? Check out today’s post.
Urgent Cargo
Air transport is the best option for long distances that require urgent and fast transport.
- Consumer Goods (Textiles, Clothing, Footwear, Magazines, Books…);
- Live Animals;
- Perishable Food, Flowers and other fast-deteriorating products;
- Medicines, vaccines, medical equipment and First Aid Supplies;
- Temperature Controlled Goods;
- Exhibits and materials for trade shows and events that need to be available for assembly;
- Spare Parts and Replacement Items which are required due to machine downtime;
- Other Special or Oversized Cargo.
Valuable Cargo
When it comes to valuable cargo, the choice is always air transport – for the speed and the security.
- Gems, Jewels, Artefacts and Other Precious Metals;
- Haute Couture Fashion;
- High Technology Electronics and Components;
- Precision Tools;
- Works of Art, Antiques and Collections.
Hazardous Cargo
Although some goods are too dangerous to be transported by air, there are others that can be transported with a very detailed authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority, some can only be transported on cargo-only aircraft, while others can be transported on both cargo and passenger aircraft. *
Find out about the nine classifications into which Dangerous Goods are grouped:
- Class 1: Explosives;
- Class 2: Gasses;
- Class 3: Flammable Liquids;
- Class 4: Flammable Solids; Substance Liable to Spontaneous Combustion; Substances which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases;
- Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides;
- Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances;
- Class 7: Radioactive Material;
- Class 8: Corrosives;
- Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles, Including Environmentally Hazardous Substances.
*Note – To transport these products by air, the company must be authorised by the airline. In addition, all parcels must comply with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) safety standards. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual is the global reference for the transport of dangerous goods by air, covering everything you need to know about the classification, preparation and handling of dangerous goods.
If you have any doubts, contact Olicargo and you will find a technical team specialised in Air Freight. We will be able to offer you the best transport solutions according to the characteristics of your cargo.
Sources:
Cargo BR. (2019). Transporte Aéreo: Qual Tipo de Produto Enviar?. Consultado a 02 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://blog.cargobr.com/transporte-aereo/
IATA. (2022). What Types of Cargo are Transported by Air?. Consultado a 04 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://www.iata.org/en/publications/newsletters/iata-knowledge-hub/what-types-of-cargo-are-transported-by-air/
LogWeb. (2021). Especificidades do Transporte Aéreo de Cargas. Consultado a 02 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://www.logweb.com.br/colunas/especificidades-do-transporte-aereo-da-cargas/
WAMC Log. (2019). Carga Aérea: O Que Pode Ser Transportado?. Consultado a 02 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://wamclog.com.br/carga-aerea-o-que-pode-ser-transportado/
