Understanding Air Freight: Key Factors Affecting Costs
Air freight accounts for 35% of global trade by value, offering a fast and reliable shipping option for high-priority goods. Despite its speed, air freight can be significantly costlier compared to other modes of transportation. To optimize shipping
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Understanding Air Freight: Key Factors Affec?ng Costs Air freight accounts for 35% of global trade by value, offering a fast and reliable shipping op?on for high- priority goods. Despite its speed, air freight can be significantly costlier compared to other modes of transporta?on. To op?mize shipping costs, exporters and importers need to consider various factors that affect air freight rates. Key determinants include the weight and volume of cargo, with airlines charging based on the actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. The type of goods especially dangerous or perishable items can a?ract higher rates due to special handling requirements. Addi?onally, the distance between origin and des?na?on, fluctua?ng fuel prices, and seasonal demand all play a cri?cal role in determining the final cost. Understanding these factors can help businesses manage air freight costs more effec?vely.
