"Air transport with its swift, safe. Punctual ultra-high efficiency has won a considerable market, greatly reducing the delivery period, for the logistics supply chain to speed up capital turnover and circulation has played a great role in promoting. Major airlines have invested in a large number of flights to share the cake of freight. However, the cost of air transport is relatively high compared to sea transport, and the time requirement is high.
Air freight inquiry eight elements
1, name (whether dangerous goods)
2, weight (involving charges), volume (size and whether the bubble cargo)
3、Packaging (whether wooden box, with or without pallet)
4, the destination airport (whether the basic point)
5、Requirement time (straight non or transfer flight)
6、Requirement of flight (service and price difference of each flight)
7, the type of bill of lading (main bill and sub-bill)
8, the required transport services (customs declaration, on behalf of the documents, whether customs clearance delivery, etc.)
Air transport heavy goods and bubble goods. 1CBM = 167KG Volumetric weight and the actual weight comparison, which is large according to which charges, of course, air bubble goods in so little secret, peers should know, it is not convenient to speak. Do not understand the manufacturers can figure out for themselves.
The composition of the air freight fee structure - do you know?
Do a lot of people do air transport, do you know the airline air freight price is specifically how to account for it? A brief introduction, I hope to help you.
Airfreight price composition:
1, Airfreight ? Freight (charged by the airline)
2, Fuel sur charge fuel surcharge (according to the airport, the destination point price is different, Hong Kong is now generally the first 4 or so, before 3.6, last year the highest ? 4.8, the price adjusted by the airport, generally go to Asia is 2 yuan)
3, security fees (Hong Kong received 1 yuan / kg fixed fee)
4, airport operating costs (Hong Kong for HKD283 / ticket, the airport is responsible for transporting goods on the plane, etc.)
5, Terminal fee: 1.72/kg ? (When the goods to the dealer, the dealer is responsible for the board and other things, and ultimately handed over to the airport to collect)
6、Air master bill fee: HKD15/bl ? It is the cost of the bill of lading - the property right certificate.
The above introduction for the large number of airlines accounting for the composition of the fee, mainly Hong Kong airport. Because Hong Kong for the oversized free trade port, and Hong Kong airport is the world's largest airport, fewer restrictions, wide range, more cargo aircraft, the existing 78 airlines. There are more than 100 flights per day, which can be preferred with guaranteed class and service. But the cost is generally higher than the domestic about 2 Oh!
Commonly used air transport terms
ATA/ATD (Actual Time of Arrival / Actual Time of Departure)
Abbreviation for Actual Time of Arrival / Actual Time of Departure.
Air Waybill (AWB) (Air Waybill)
A document issued by or in the name of the shipper that evidences the carriage of goods between the shipper and the carrier.
Unaccompanied Baggage (Baggage, Unaccompanied)
Non-carry-on and checked baggage, baggage delivered by consignment.
Bonded warehouse (Bonded Warehouse)
A warehouse in which goods can be stored for an indefinite period of time without payment of import duties.
Bulk Cargo
Bulk cargo that is not palletised or containerised.
CAO (Cargo for Freighter Only)
"Abbreviation for "Cargo for Freighter Only", indicating that the shipment can only be carried on a freighter.
Charges Collect
Charges to be made to the consignee as stated on the air waybill.
Charges Prepaid
Charges on an air waybill that have been paid by the shipper.
Chargeable Weight
The weight used to calculate air freight charges. Chargeable weight can be either volumetric weight or, when the goods are loaded in a carrier, the total weight of the load minus the weight of the carrier.
CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freightage)
Refers to ""Cost, Insurance and Freight"", i.e. C&F plus the seller's insurance against loss and damage to the goods. The seller must contract with an insurer and pay the premium.
Consignee
The person whose name appears on the air waybill and who receives the goods shipped by the carrier.
Consignment
The receipt by a carrier of one or more pieces of a shipper's goods at a given time and place and their carriage to a given destination under a single air waybill.
Consignor
Equivalent to Shipper.
Consolidated Consignment
A consolidated shipment of two or more shippers, each of which has entered into an airfreight contract with a consolidation agent.
Consolidator
A person or organisation that assembles cargo into a consolidated shipment.
COSAC (Community Systems for Air Cargo)
"Abbreviation for "Computerised Systems for Air Cargo". It is the information and central logistics management computer system of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited.
Customs
The government agency responsible for collecting duties on imports and exports, and prohibiting smuggling and narcotics trade and abuse (known as Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) in Hong Kong).
Customs Code
A code assigned to a consignment by the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) to indicate the result of customs clearance or the type of clearance action required of the terminal operator/consignee.
Customs Clearance
Customs formalities that must be completed at origin, in transit and at destination for goods to be transported or picked up.
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods are articles or substances that may pose a significant threat to health, safety or property when transported by air.
Declared Value for Carriage (Declared Value for Carriage)
The value of goods declared by the shipper to the carrier for the purpose of determining freight charges or setting limits on the carrier's liability for loss, damage or delay.
Declared Value for Customs
Applies to the value of goods declared to Customs for the purpose of determining the amount of duty.
Disbursements
Charges paid by the carrier to an agent or other carrier and then collected by the ultimate carrier from the consignee. These charges are usually made to cover freight and incidental expenses incurred by the agent or other carrier in transporting the goods.
EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transportation)
EDIFACT stands for Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transportation and is the international standard for message syntax for electronic data interchange.
Embargo
Refusal by a Carrier to accept for a specified period of time any commodity, type or class of cargo on any route or portion thereof, or to accept connecting flights, to or from any area or place.
ETA/ETD (Estimated Time of Arrival / Estimated Time of Departure)
Abbreviation for Estimated Time of Arrival / Estimated Time of Departure.
Export Licence
A government permit document that allows the licensee (shipper) to export specified commodities to a specific destination.
FIATA (Federation Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilées)
FIATA Licensee - licensed to issue FIATA documents in Hong Kong [FIATA Bill of Lading (FBL) ""as Carrier"" & Forwarders Certificate of Receipt (FCR) FIATA Bill of Lading (FBL) ""as Carrier"" & Forwarders Certificate of Receipt (FCR)]. Covered by Freight Forwarders Liability Insurance (Minimum Limit of Liability: US$250,000).
FOB (Free on Board)
Under the condition of "Free on Board", the goods are loaded by the seller at the port of loading specified in the contract of sale. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes to the buyer when the goods pass the ship's rail (i.e. leave the dock and are placed on the ship) and the cost of loading and unloading is paid by the seller.
FOB Airport
This term is similar to the general FOB term. The risk of loss passes from the seller to the buyer when the seller hands over the goods to the air carrier at the departure airport.
Forwarder
An agent or company that provides services (e.g., receiving, forwarding, or delivery) to secure and facilitate the movement of goods.
Gross Weight
The total weight of the shipment, including the weight of the container and packing materials.
HAFFA (Hong Kong Air Freight Forwarding Association)
Abbreviation for Hong Kong Air Freight Forwarding Association Limited (HAFFA), a non-profit organisation established in 1966 to promote, protect and develop the freight forwarding industry in Hong Kong.
Freight Forwarder's Air Waybill (i.e. House Air Waybill) (HAWB)
This document covers individual pieces of a consolidated shipment and is issued by the consolidator of the mixed shipment and includes instructions to the breakbulk agent.
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Abbreviation for International Air Transport Association, IATA is the organisation of the air transport industry serving airlines, passengers, cargo owners, travel service agents and governments. The Association aims to promote safety and standardisation of air transport (baggage checks, tickets, weight lists) and to assist in the approval of international airfreight charges.IATA is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Import Licence
A government licence document that permits the licensee (consignee) to import specified commodities.
Marks
Marks on a package of goods that identify the goods or give information about the owner.
Master Air Waybill
This is an air waybill that includes a consolidated shipment and lists the consolidator as the consignor.
Neutral Air Waybill
A standard air waybill that does not specify a carrier.
Perishable Cargo
Cargo that is perishable within a specified period of time or under unfavourable temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions.
Prepacked Cargo
Cargo that has been packed by the shipper in the carrier prior to submission to the terminal operator.
Reception Checklist List
A document issued by the terminal operator upon acceptance of a shipper's shipment.
Regulated Agent Regime (RAR)
A system of government security checks on all air freight forwarders.
Shipment Release Form (SRF)
A document issued by the carrier to the consignee for the collection of goods from the terminal operator.
Shipper
The person or company named in the contract of carriage of goods to deliver the goods to the consignee.
Shipper's Certificate for live animals/dangerous goods
A statement made by the shipper - stating that his cargo has been properly packed, accurately described and made fit for air transport in accordance with the latest edition of the IATA rules and all carrier rules and government legislation.
Shipper's Letter of Instruction (referred to as: Shipper's Statement of Shipment)
A document that includes instructions from the shipper or the shipper's agent regarding the preparation of documents and shipment of goods.
STA/STD (Schedule Time of Arrival / Schedule Time of Departure)
Abbreviation for Schedule Time of Arrival / Schedule Time of Departure.
TACT (The Air Cargo Tariff)
Abbreviation for "The Air Cargo Tariff", published by IAP in co-operation with IATA.
Tariff
The price, charges and/or conditions charged by a carrier for the carriage of cargo. Tariffs vary by country, weight of cargo and/or carrier.
Unit Load Device (ULD)
Any type of container or pallet used to transport the Goods.
Valuable Cargo
Cargo with a declared value averaging US$1,000 or more per kilogram of gross weight, such as gold and diamonds.
Valuation Charge
A charge for the carriage of goods based on the declared value of the goods at the time of shipment.
Vulnerable Cargo
Cargo that has no declared value but clearly requires careful handling or is particularly vulnerable to theft."
