Types of air freight

Types of air freight

Unlike transportation by road, waterway or rail. But air freight will have extremely strict regulations on security and safety during transportation. Therefore, it is important to understand how different types of goods are identified and how they will help you to better understand the rules and guidelines in Tack Rules.
 

Types of air freight

General Cargo

This is considered a commodity whose attributes no matter on the packaging, content, and size, textiles, cameras, footwear etc.

As you can see, not all consignments are accepted for easy transportation by air. Before shipping, they have to watch the lightning and check the size (length) of the package is not too large with the cargo bay, (transport space) of the transport aircraft. Packaging must be strong enough to withstand transport and handling.
Special freight

This is a type of cargo that requires special handling during storage and transport related to the attribute or value of the cargo.

Include the following types:

    Live animals

    High value merchandise

    Diplomatic activities

    Skeleton

    Perishable items

    Dangerous goods

    Wet goods

    The goods smell strong

    Heavy goods

Short description of the goods below:

Live animals: avi code

AvB = live bird

AVF = tropical fish

Avx = live chicken

It is clear that the transportation of live animals requires special attention and there will be some conditions and restrictions regarding receptivity, packaging, etc.

Actually all animals are transported in a cargo plane, unless they are very large or very heavy need to be allowed. Generally, if odorless, they will be transported in cargo aircraft or passenger aircraft.

The acceptance conditions and packaging specifications for practically all animals are listed in the merchandise handling guide.

An example of this kind of cargo: the elephant, which allows only on cargo planes and B747s. Limited age: 12 months, weight limit 400 kg / package in a hard case or barrel that must meet a large number of specifications listed separately.
High value merchandise: VAL code

These are shipments valued at 100,000 per kilogram or more, as well as precious metals, bank notes, etc. The goods are stored in safe conditions, monitored by airport security services. This service also takes care of transportation to and from the plane and security car
Diplomatic goods: Code: DIP

These are mainly important shipments between ministers, consulates and embassies. Storage can be done in a special storage section.
Deadline: Code: HUM

Remains are shipped with strict procedural and packing requirements. Furthermore, the requirements may vary depending on the destination country
Perishable Goods: Code: PER

This cargo is especially suitable for air freight, and space is usually preferred. This applies to fresh meat, fruit, vegetables and the like including newspapers.

Rules for the transport of dangerous goods. And consider the nature of the goods:

    Type 1: Explosives

    Type 2: Gas

    Category 3: Flammable liquid

    Category 4: Flammable solids

    Category 5: Oxidants

    Type 6: Toxic and Contagious

    Type 7: Radioactive material

    Type 8: Corrosive substances

    Category 9: Other substances

Such goods may be hazardous (through fire, explosion, leakage, radiation) to:

- people in the plane

- It's that plane

- Other goods on the plane

As such, goods can only be transported by air under certain conditions to ensure safety. Hazardous agents can occur from:

- Flammable

- Explosives

- corrosive acid, etc.

Delivered in the abdomen of the aircraft; But it was taken into account that the first truly dangerous carriage took place like airliner refusing to bluntly. But gun boxes (light ammunition)), gasoline, sulfuric acid, arsenic, etc., most certainly can be shipped.

Airfreight is almost exclusively carried out in full cargo aircraft, but in some cases in passenger aircraft and aircraft combined. For all types of aircraft, a maximum volume per package, protective package and a special label are specified. All the conditions and restrictions on this kind of transport, as well as a list of over 3000 chemicals. Listed in the "dangerous goods regulations"
Wet goods: Code: WET

For example, transporting eels and meat

In the case of eels, plastic is placed on the pallet first and the fish is covered with wet blankets. With meat, plastic is placed on the pallet.
Commodity smells: Code: SMELL

Depends on the nature of the goods. Thought, for example, of French sheese, garlic, garlic, oil or some other substance.
Large Goods: Code: BIG, HEA

When loading a "large object", the ability to cling to another pallet should be considered. When loading a "heavy load", we should do with the limitations of the weight per unit area.
 

Freight transportation

Phuong Vy recommends that customers choose air cargo transportation for small consignments of goods requiring immediate, safe and accurate delivery, high value merchandise and goods at competitive prices. Long shift.
By choosing the right shipping method, you can also cut costs, increase business interests of the business.
In addition, customers must also comply with the provisions on the carriage of goods such as not transporting goods in violation of the law. Airfreight cargoes must be packed, labeled and labeled in accordance with their specifications. The goods have all the necessary supporting documents. Goods do not cause harm to aircraft, property, people and other goods.