International Air Freight Services: Planning, Booking and Delivery Coordination
Air freight is an important option for commercial shipments with time-sensitive delivery needs. Labartis reviews commodity type, package weights and dimensions, origin and destination airports, and requested timelines to assess suitable shipping plans. Flight space and schedules remain subject to booking confirmation.
General Cargo
Commercial goods, spare parts and equipment, with packaging, dimensions and airline acceptance reviewed.
Time-Sensitive Shipments
Available flights, connections and cut-off times are assessed where delays may affect commercial operations.
Special-Handling Cargo
Temperature-sensitive or restricted cargo is reviewed against regulations, documentation and airline acceptance requirements.
Lithium batteries, dangerous goods and some chemical products can be restricted or prohibited for air transport. Cargo classification and supporting documentation must be checked before booking.
Air Freight Costs and Chargeable Weight
For many air cargo tariffs, chargeable weight is based on the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight. A commonly used volumetric formula is length × width × height in centimeters divided by 6,000; the applicable divisor and rating rules must be confirmed in the quote.
Example: a 120 × 80 × 60 cm package weighing 60 kg has a volumetric weight of 96 kg using a divisor of 6,000. Its chargeable weight in this example is 96 kg.
Air Freight: From Booking to Delivery
Inquiry
Submit commodity, package count, dimensions, weight, origin and destination.
Route Review
Review flight connections, capacity and associated charges.
Booking
Coordinate capacity and terminal delivery deadlines after agreement.
Documentation
Review AWB details, commercial documents and necessary permits.
Shipment Updates
Follow reported cargo and flight status throughout transit.
Destination
Coordinate arrival and handover within the agreed service scope.
Air Waybill and Booking Requirements
The Air Waybill (AWB) is a key transport document; e-AWB is available under supported arrangements. Invoices, packing lists and special permits may also be required. A quoted rate does not guarantee cargo acceptance or delivery time.
Air Freight Quote Checklist
- Accurate commodity description and any batteries or restricted contents
- Package count, gross weight and dimensions for each package
- Origin, destination and cargo-ready date
- Packaging type and applicable Incoterm
- Temperature or special-handling requirements
Air Freight FAQs
What is volumetric weight?
It is a dimensional weight used in many air cargo tariffs and compared with actual gross weight.
Is air freight always faster?
The flight leg is shorter, but total time depends on connections, acceptance, customs and final delivery.
Can batteries be shipped by air?
Eligibility depends on battery type, current regulations, packing and airline acceptance; some shipments are prohibited.